Rachel Li
Photo credits: Josh Hawkins
Rachel Li
Originally from Hong Kong, Rachel is a Freelance Dance Artist in Contemporary/Ballet, Choreographer, Teacher and Pilates Instructor based in Manchester.
She trained at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and toured nationally with Emergence Dance Company, where she graduated with Distinction in MA Dance Performance and Professional Practices under the Salford International Excellence Award from the University of Salford.
As a versatile dance artist, she has worked with various artists and companies, performing at different venues, including Sadler’s Wells Theatre and multiple outdoor venues. This includes Let’s All Dance Ballet Company touring ‘The Nutcracker’, Joss Arnott Dance, Christopher Bruce CBE, Thick and Tight, Walk The Plank, Ruth Jones. She was also an assistant choreographer for Manchester Parade in 2022 and recently a movement director for Jasmin Thien’s ‘I Dream in Colour’ in 2023.
A strong believer in sharing the power of dance with different communities. Rachel is an Outreach Dance Artist for The Lowry (Centre For Advanced Training), Teaching Team for Springs Dance Company and Hope Mill Theatre Hub.