About
Rachel founded Avant in 2015, with the aim of providing further opportunities for professional artists to collaborate, create &teach in the Valleys, and showcase the work from the valleys across Wales, the UK &on international stages.
Rachel is a professional actress, dancer, Hip Hop Theatre maker, choreographer &teacher. Rachel trained at Swindon Dance, London Studio Centre, working in TV, Film, the West End ®ional theatre professionally since 2006. Rachel is also a fully qualified teacher holding QTS, &associate status with the RAD &IDTA.
Rachel has a passion for the community which came from childhood, when she would listen to her grandfather sing in a Welsh Male Voice Choir. This in turn inspired her to perform, giving her the drive to inspire others in the same way. She believes "We are always learning and we want to help others gain professional experience &we want to connect professionals in Wales to the the UK scene to open up opportunities and grow our opportunities."
