Supporting the development of an inclusive dance sector
We’re committed to supporting others in developing a more inclusive dance sector.
By partnering with us, you gain valuable expertise and showcase your commitment to driving meaningful, lasting change. Together, we can create dance spaces that celebrate every body, every mind, and every identity.
Two dancers holding the palms of their hands together. On the left is Monique, a short-statured Black woman in her manual wheelchair. She looks into the eyes of the other dancer, who is a white standing dancer, their torso blurred into the foreground.
Current Partnerships
We are currently in partnership with Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and DanceHub based at Marina Studios in Brighton. Together with these organisations, we are working to build on one another’s strong commitment to equity, inclusion and access.
Stopgap and Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Our partnership together focuses on the shared aims of:
- Increasing access and signposting pathways for young Disabled people in dance
- Promoting and normalising inclusive practices that center individual needs within dance training and performance environments
- Advancing inclusive teaching methods and practice across Higher Education and Conservatoires
- Enhancing progression routes for Disabled dancers within the professional dance industry
- Creating professional development opportunities for Disabled and non-disabled dancers and dance educators
- Expanding platforms for inclusive and Disabled-led choreographic commissions.
Stopgap and DanceHub
Together we are partnering to foster a positive, supportive culture – using dance as a movement for change. Together, we are committed to inclusivity by removing barriers, improving access, and nurturing the talents of dancers born into any body and any mind.
Our shared goals include:
- Providing workforce training and professional development to promote inclusive practices.
- Delivering access consultancy to support equitable and welcoming dance environments.
- Creating performance and participation opportunities that celebrate diverse voices.
Interested in partnering with us?
To learn more about our current partnerships or explore the possibility of collaborating with Stopgap, please contact Belinda (Creative Learning Manager) for more information.