A three-day practical dance intensive opening up the company’s current inclusive practice to other like-minded dance artists
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[Image description: Nadenh and Laura dance in their wheelchairs with other figures in the studio. The words "Creative Tank" are overlaid and woven into the photo, with Laura's arms reaching through the characters, and the 'K' of 'tank' is tucked into Nadenh's chair.]
Applications for Creative Tank 2025 are now open!
About this year's intensive
Join Stopgap’s Co Artistic Director Lucy Bennett, Autistic Access Artist Lily Norton and Disabled Dance Artist Monique Dior Jarrett for an engaging, hands-on workshop that blends practice and presentation, offering a deep dive into the company’s unique approach to creative access in dance. Through the lens of Stopgap’s award-winning production Lived Fiction, you’ll discover how accessibility and artistry can intertwine to shape powerful, inclusive performances.
Creative Tank is a three-day practical workshop, aimed at Disabled and non-disabled professional artists (including graduates and those in training). This year we will be based at Jamie Watton Creation Space at South East Dance, Brighton. Onsite there is a green room and quiet space.
If you are unsure if Creative Tank is right for you, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
2025 Creative Tank Artists
Details
When
21 – 23 July, 2025
At the end of the final day there will be extra time for networking
Where
South East Dance
Fees
3 days – £200
We currently have two bursary spaces available, please specify in the sign up form if you require this and why.
Please also speak to us if you would like to pay in instalments.
Ways Stopgap can support you while you are with us
Stopgap welcome all movement modalities and ways of learning; we strive to provide an inclusive space for everyone to experience dance.
Below, we’ve linked a document that outlines some of the ways we can support you in attending our intensive, this includes things like a BSL Interpreter, travel assistance and general support. We will endeavour to make your experience as accessible as possible.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your access needs, please contact Content and Access Artist Lily Norton.
How to apply
Deadline for applications is Monday 9 June
Please bear in mind that we have limited spaces for this course, so places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
You can apply to join us for Creative Tank 2025 via the online application form, linked below.
Stopgap are happy to accept applications in different formats eg. film or audio. Please check the ‘Alternative Application Guidance’ document below, and get in touch with us if you would any assistance.
We are especially interested in receiving applications from D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent dancers, and encourage you to get in touch to discuss any access needs that would make attending the intensive programme easier.
Trailer
A short video of the intensive that took place in 2017. There are 36 disabled and non-disabled dancers from all over the world being instructed by Artistic Director Lucy Bennett and senior artist Chris Pavia. The video shows dancers working on duets, improvisation and solo works.