Rachel Jean Birch

Rachel Jean Birch is an experienced producer and arts leader, currently serving as Operational Manager for Surface Area Dance Theatre, where she is responsible for the company’s dynamic programme of inclusive dance activity and represents SADT within the wider sector, both in the UK and internationally. Rachel is also the co-founder and Director of Moving Art Management, an independent producing company she has successfully led for over a decade. With a background as a trained dance artist, Rachel’s career spans roles as a performer, lecturer, teacher, and programmer across dance, music, theatre and comedy. Her expertise is rooted in producing and championing ambitious creative work, supporting artists and communities to co-create high-quality projects for stage and screen. A Clore Emerging Leader alumni and experienced fundraiser, she has actively secured millions of pounds of investment for arts activity across England. Rachel is passionate about organisational development and leadership in the arts and is proud to support Surface Area Dance Theatre’s inclusive mission.