Consultancy

Bespoke consultancy and advice for organisations and artists

Stopgap is a global leader in Disability access within dance, committed to advancing best practices and championing inclusion across the arts and beyond.

Whether you’re just starting to explore accessibility or looking for in-depth, tailored consultancy, we’re here to support you. From friendly conversations to formal partnerships, our expert guidance helps organisations create accessible, equitable opportunities for Disabled artists and audiences.

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Ways we can support you

We can work with you to audit current processes and help with putting in place inclusive approaches and strategies to increase engagement and representation of Disabled artists, participants and audiences.

Our support can encompass tailored training sessions, practical recommendations, and ongoing guidance to help you embed accessibility at every level of your work. 

These are some examples of what we might support you with: 

  • Development of more equitable participation opportunities across education, training, performance and live events.
  • Creative accessibility and access dramaturgy to embed accessibility into artistic processes.
  • Creating more accessible venues to ensure a welcoming and barrier-free environment.
  • Building accessible workplaces, including guidance on Access to Work, Access Riders, and employing Access Workers.
  • Providing inclusive policy guidance to help shape equitable organisational strategies.

 

  • "The choreographers were able to ask some really specific questions about the process and we received some really useful personalised feedback that really supported the young makers to feel more confident in the rehearsal process. They gained in confidence and got new knowledge and thinking to bring with them into the studio."

    Jo Meredith - Creative Director, National Youth Ballet

  • "The energy, empathy and enthusiasm the Stopgap Dance facilitators bring to their workshops is second to none. They allowed participants to arrive as they needed to and gave time for everyone to settle in the space. There were times throughout the day where they needed to be flexible for various logistical reasons, and nothing was too much trouble. Their skill and experience shone through throughout the day"

    Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing

We would love to work with you

Our support is tailored to your organisation’s unique needs – whether you’re just beginning your accessibility journey or looking to take your inclusive practices to the next level. 

Get in touch today to start a conversation about how we can work together to build a more inclusive and equitable arts sector.

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Our Partnerships

Discover more about the partnerships we have with organisations, our shared aims and goals with our partners and how we're supporting the development of a more inclusive and equitable dance sector.

Find out more about partnerships