Giant Leaps was commissioned for the Manchester Science Festival to support choreographer Corey Baker’s collaboration with the European Space Agency, exploring how human movement is influenced by different atmospheric conditions. The ultimate goal was to pioneer a dance designed for astronauts in space.

Drawing inspiration from breathtaking imagery captured by the James Webb and Chandra X-ray Observatories, we crafted a mesmerising, interactive environment that immersed audiences in Corey’s narrative. This otherworldly space invited participants to traverse galaxies, experimenting with how their movements shaped the dynamic paths of stars and space dust.