About Rach Peri Pilates

I’m Rachel Perica- dancer, Pilates educator, movement specialist, and lifelong student of the body.

My relationship with movement began at three years old, when I discovered that physical expression was not only how I moved through the world, but how I learned, communicated, and understood myself. That connection led me into a professional dance career spanning both Australia and overseas, including several years performing with contemporary dance companies in Israel.

Pilates initially became a form of cross-training to support the physical demands of professional dance. What began as conditioning quickly evolved into a deeper fascination with biomechanics, movement efficiency, injury prevention, and the body’s capacity for adaptation and resilience. Through Pilates, I developed the strength and control needed to support my hypermobility, sustain the intensity of performance seasons, and remain injury-free throughout the demands of company life.

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Since 2010, I have worked extensively across the Pilates, dance, and movement education industries, helping clients and fellow movement professionals develop a more intelligent, embodied understanding of movement. My work bridges the gap between performance, rehabilitation, and high-level movement training, with a particular interest in hypermobility, movement quality, body awareness, and sustainable longevity within demanding physical careers.

Alongside private sessions and studio teaching, I am passionate about mentoring instructors, collaborating with allied health professionals, and delivering industry workshops and continuing education for movement practitioners seeking greater depth and clinical reasoning within their teaching.

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My approach is thoughtful, highly individualised, and grounded in both lived experience and professional practice. Whether working with dancers, Pilates instructors, rehabilitation clients, or high-performing bodies, I aim to create an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and deeply connected to their movement.