Osian meilir

Originally from Pentre’r Bryn on the west coast of Wales, Osian Meilir is a freelance choreographer, performer and movement artist currently sharing their time between Wales and London. Since graduating from Trinity Laban in 2017, their work has toured extensively across Wales, the UK and internationally including Ten Days on the Island in Australia (2023), Biennale de la Danse in Lyon (2023) and at World EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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Meilir’s work as a performer has seen them working with artists such as Jo Fong, Lizzi Kew Ross & Co, Fearghus Ó Conchúir, Satore Tech, Theatr Cymru and National Dance Company Wales. Their work also expands into working in theatre for young audiences, performing in works by Carlos Pons Guerra and Cahoot NI, touring across the UK and internationally as part of both their own and others productions.

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As a choreographer, Meilir has been commissioned to create new work by Articulture Wales, The National Eisteddfod, Green Man Festival and the National Dance Company of Wales. They also produce and direct their own work as an artists and premiered their first production ‘Qwerin’ in 2021 to critical acclaim.

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Meilir also directs movement and choreographs for theatre productions and musicals having worked with National Theatre Wales, Theatr Cymru, Cwmni Frân Wen and Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch on various productions. They are also an experienced facilitator working with a wide range of artists, community groups and organisations across Wales and the UK.

 

Meilir’s very early experiences and background of Welsh folk dance has led them to appreciate dance from all different cultures, and to enjoy how dance can build meaningful bridges between people from around the world.