Stepping in | Spilling out
Mark Bleakley
Stepping in |Spilling out: across your parent’s carpet, stepping into the cypher, stepping in solidarity, stepping with strangers in the club.
A collaboration with French percussionist Rémy Gouffault, this work takes a walk along the personal history of Mark's dance practice through the foundational act of stepping; the different people, communities, histories and politics that collide with Mark's body through these movements.
Beginning on an oversized drawing of his family home carpet, using movement, conversations, participation and music, Mark and Rémy guide you through layers of landscapes stepping through; parties, protests, rituals, mosh pits and gas clouds.
Stepping in | Spilling Out was originally developed as part of Mark’s Masters Degree in Denmark.
It has been supported by residencies at Dance Base, Dance North and an upcoming residency at Haut DK (Copenhagen).
SISO was at Dance Base at Assembly Festival. It was part of the Made in Scotland Fringe Showcase in August 2025.
Hacks produced that Fringe run, attended rehearsals and gave feedback on the content of the work.
We supported Mark with rehearsal planning, contracting team members, poster purchase and distribution, networking with international delegates and tracking the budget.
Lead artist and choreographer - Mark Bleakley Performer and collaborator - Rémy Gouffault Dramaturg - Quim Bigas Bassart Produced by - Conner Milliken for Hacks Image credit - Tiu Makkonen
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