As part of Galoshans 2025 X Feral Takeover Programme
Performance
BLOOM is a dance performance and personal story from Tokyo-born, Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai. This lyrical and innovative work blends expressive percussive dance with original music inspired by tradition, complemented by poetic video projections. BLOOM will delight, refresh and inspire.
The performance charts Kae’s new life in Scotland. Beginning with a homage to the City of Glasgow, where she lives now, and ending with a tribute to the enduring image of Japan, the cherry blossom, the sakura, the origin of her family name. Live dance and mesmerising video projections bring together people, music and movement, reflecting a changing life in a new country. BLOOM is a piece about people and place, community and change, finding beauty in the everyday and the joy of dance.
Ceilidh
The show will be followed by a live Ceilidh led by: Kae Sakurai, Mchael Smith and Alex McCabe. Join us for a fun-filled evening of Ceilidh dancing, a lively Scottish tradition that’s perfect for all ages and abilities! No experience? No problem! Our friendly caller will guide you through the steps, ensuring everyone feels confident and ready to dance. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, we welcome everyone, including wheelchair and mobility aid users.
Come along, bring your friends, and enjoy a night of music, laughter, and community!
Paid Ticket: £5/£4 + 50p Beacon Box Office Fee
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This Tour is funded by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.
Company Credits:
Dance, Choreography, Live Music: Kae Sakurai
Video Projections: Monika Smekot
Musicians: Mike Smith and Alex McCabe
Video Mapping: Robert Motyka, (Wee Dog Media)
Set and Props Design: Ruben San Roman
Producers: Feral
Image credit: Brian Hartley / @stillmotionarts
V: Highly Visual / No or Little Text
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ
The Beacon Arts Centre can be found at Custom House Quay, a short walk from Greenock Central Station or the bus stops on Rue End Street and Dalrymple Street. Coming by car? The Beacon is about 30-40 minutes from Glasgow City Centre (depending on traffic!)
Free customer parking with designated bays for Blue Badge holders near the main entrance.
Beacon Arts Centre has accessible level access to the venue via a ramp to the front of the building.
Event space (the studio) is on the ground floor.
Wheelchair spaces are on the front row of the studio (on the level of the playing space)
There is a passenger lift for access to the gallery suite level.
All ground floor fire exits have level egress.
There are 3 fire evac chairs on the second level refuge spaces
Building has 18 female designated toilets
4 male
3 accessible
4 gender neutral.
(combination of front and back of house)
The performance is followed by a family friendly Ceilidh. Our friendly caller will guide you through the steps, ensuring everyone feels confident and ready to dance. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, we welcome everyone, including wheelchair and mobility aid users.
Rig Arts: Charity No: SC042242
Supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
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