Dancers Mo and Christian duet in a bright studio. Mo, a small statured Disabled Black woman, reclines away from the camera on the floor, supported on one elbow with the other hand curling up and over her head. Christian, a tall white non-disabled man, crouches with one leg extended to the side as he reaches behind Mo to the floor, offering gentle support.
Join Stopgap’s Co Artistic Director Lucy Bennett, Assistant Artistic Director (Future Leader) Monique Dior Jarrett and Dance Artists Hannah Sampson and Emily Lue–Fong for a three-day movement intensive that will give a practical insight into the company’s current inclusive choreographic practice.
Aimed at Disabled and non-disabled professional artists (including graduates and those in training). The three days will consist of an inclusive company dance class followed by creative tasks, improvisation and discussions. The company artists will touch on Stopgap’s latest adventure into the aesthetics of access alongside their more noted choreographic methods of ‘Translation’ and ‘Texture’ work. All of which are a part of their latest touring production Lived Fiction.
If you are unsure if Creative Tank is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact the company with a question.
2024 Creative Tank Artists
Information
When
9 – 11 September, 2024
11am till 4pm
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.
Please bear in mind, that last minute applications may have an impact on our ability to fully support all access needs, however 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.
Application Process
Deadline for applications is Monday 26th August
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 2024 via the online application form.
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.