Enw //

Rachel Greer

Rhagenwau //

She Her

Ymarfer(ion) creadigol //

Independent Movement & Dance artist

Dywedwch wrthym am eich gwaith yn gyffredinol a'ch prosiectau/ymarferion diweddar //

My work has been evolving significantly over the last few years, shifting from performing in other people’s projects to developing my own creative voice. I’ve recently begun exploring what I want to express through my practice, working towards building a personal movement language and a clearer sense of artistic direction.

Earlier this year, I took part in Ransack Dance’s Arrive at Home project, which was a real catalyst for me to start creating my own work. Before that, I joined their Explore on Tour project in collaboration with Dance Blast, where I

engaged in CPD days focused on movement and the Welsh language with Artis Community, as well as shadowing Dance Blast tutors in their Dance Ability classes. These experiences deepened both my learning and my practice.

Most recently, I performed at Boomtown Fair, closing the festival on stage with DJ 4AMKRU as part of Daisy Roots Movement — an exciting and energising experience. At the moment, I feel inspired to continue creating work that explores wellbeing, heritage, and the reclamation of Welsh culture, both as a personal journey and an artistic pursuit.

Sut wnaethoch chi ddechrau eich llwybr i'r hyn rydych chi'n ei wneud nawr? //

I graduated from Laban in 2018, but at the time I wasn’t ready for the freelance life and decided to step away from dance. Instead, I moved into the wellness industry and worked as a personal trainer. When that job ended due to liquidation, I felt inspired to return to dance and went on to complete my MA with Salford University’s pre-professional company, Emergence Dance, affiliated with Joss Arnott Dance.

Through my time in the wellness industry, I became increasingly aware of how wellbeing is often packaged and sold as a commodity, making it accessible mainly to those with privilege. This opened my eyes to the way capitalist and colonial structures continue to limit who gets to access wellness spaces, and it has deeply influenced my perspective as an artist — I want my work to prioritise inclusivity, care, and community, rather than exclusivity or profit.

Returning to freelance life this time feels different — unlike when I first graduated, I now feel ready to take an activist stance, creating work that centres wellbeing while also challenging the wider systems that shape access to it.

Sut mae cydweithio a chymuned yn dylanwadu ar eich gwaith? //

During my MA dissertation, I explored why some artists are seen as more “successful” than others. What stood out to me was that the least fulfilled and well artists were often those pursuing individual success in isolation, shaped by a capitalist climate and a homogenised idea of what a “successful” dancer should look like — in terms of career trajectory, body type, and artistic style.

In contrast, I found that compassion, collaboration, and community create space for self-acceptance and shared growth. I’ve experienced this first-hand in projects like Dance Blast’s Dance Ability classes, where inclusivity and shared learning are at the heart of the work. These values not only sustain wellbeing but also inspire collective action to challenge existing systems. My aim is to carry them into my own practice and creative explorations.

What do you love about the creative sector in Wales? //

In my short time back in the creative sector in Wales, I’ve been struck by how deeply people are invested in keeping arts and culture alive. There’s a real sense of community and mutual support, even in the face of the sector’s ongoing challenges. I’ve noticed that people genuinely want to listen to each other and feel heard, which creates a nurturing and collaborative environment.

I also feel inspired by the commitment to telling and reclaiming Welsh culture. Engaging with this has given me a stronger sense of identity and connection, both personally and within the wider creative community in Wales.

Beth ydych chi'n ei garu am y sector creadigol yng Nghymru? //

You can find me on Instagram @iamrachelgreer_.

I also plan to launch a YouTube channel @iamrachelgreer where I hope to document my movement explorations and creations, share discussions on wellbeing and body image, and offer somatic Yin yoga classes.