I'm Gemma. I started doing adult ballet in October 2015 (having danced as a child and taken more than 8 years off) and have become a bit obsessed. I now take ballet classes 6 times a week and am considering becoming a qualified ballet teacher. I've been on pointe for over 3 years, passed 2 exams, performed in 7 shows, danced with Wayne Sleep, attended 2 summer schools, a ballet retreat in Morocco and countless workshops and have danced at Elmhurst, Birmingham Royal Ballet and the RAD headquarters. I hope my videos will show there are plenty of opportunities for adults to dance regardless of their ability or previous experience.
In addition to ballet, I've also tried out contemporary, modern, jazz and tap classes.
COVID and a major hip injury have put a major dent in my ballet plans over the past 12 months and for the foreseeable future but that won't stop me dancing as often as I can.
I also sew and sell ballet wrap skirts for dancers of all sizes on etsy at SissonneSkirts
