Inside the Process | Future Leader Journey Reflections (Part One)
Future Leader, Kajsa, shares what she’s been working on so far, along with her highlights from the past three months.
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Defying Gravity | the art of inclusive partner and contact work
Dance artist Emily Lue-Fong reflects on her journey of rethinking traditional partnering dynamics. Through her inclusive practice, she reveals how true connection emerges not from perfect technique but from trust, communication, and the creative negotiations that happen between dancers as they learn to move — and listen — together.
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Access Ballet Collective | collaborating to make ballet more accessible and equitable
On World Ballet Day 2025 "Access becomes Art", we are proud to announce the launch of the Access Ballet Collective and celebrate the brilliant ballet organisations and individuals we have worked with who advocate for change in ballet to make it a space where everyone can participate and thrive.
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Stopgap Launches Kaleidoscope! | New Creative Access Course
Stopgap launches Kaleidoscope, a brand-new course dedicated to creative access in dance and performance!
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Defying Gravity | the art of inclusive partner and contact work
Dance artist Emily Lue-Fong explores how inclusive contact work reshapes traditional partnering, highlighting the trust and communication that make moving with different bodies truly transformative.
Access Ballet Collective | collaborating to make ballet more accessible and equitable
On World Ballet Day 2025 "Access becomes Art", we are proud to announce the launch of the Access Ballet Collective.
Stopgap Launches Kaleidoscope! | New Creative Access Course
Stopgap launches Kaleidoscope, a brand-new course dedicated to creative access in dance and performance!
Leading with Passion | Representation, responsibility, and the power of advocacy
Senior Dance Artist Hannah reflects on her journey into leadership, with insights into her roles as dancer, advocate and board member.
Stopgap Nominated for Sky Arts Award
Lived Fiction Nominated for Sky Arts Award 2025 in the Dance Category
Peace and Quiet | An international collaboration
Stopgap Dance Company and Yukio Suzuki Launch Two-Year International Collaboration
Breakthrough Traineeship – Creative Learning Assistant | Work with us
Through Artswork's Breakthrough Scheme, you can work with us for a 6month paid traineeship.
Volunteer With Us | Support Stopgap's Youth Companies
We're seeking volunteers to help support our weekly youth dance companies across Surrey and Hampshire
Ignite New Ideas | Inclusive Community Choreography CPD
Enhance your skills and ignite new ideas with an engaging inclusive community choreography workshop - Saturday 30 August.
Commit to Change | let's address the low engagement of Disabled people in the dance workforce
Explore the full findings from The Working Group's 'barriers to progression & employment in dance for Disabled people' research.
An Open Letter from the Culture Sector | standing in solidarity with Disabled creatives and colleagues
Standing in solidarity with Disabled creatives and colleagues
Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People | Initial research findings webinar and discussion
Be the first to hear early findings from the Working Group's research into "Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People".
Disability, Dance, and Inclusive Creativity | An Open Dialogo panel discussion
Artists and organisations from Italy and England reflect on their artistic exchange experiences.
Pausing with Purpose | Reflecting is not the same as resting
Co-Artistic Director Lucy Bennett shares insights from our reflective start to the year
Seeking two new Future Leaders | Applications Open for 2025/26 Programme
Applications are now open for our second round of Future Leaders!
An Inclusive and Equitable Dance Sector | Future Leaders Webinar
Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how we can increase the number of Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent leaders in the dance industry
Stopgap wins Artistic Innovation Award | One Dance UK Awards
We had a wonderful evening at the annual One Dance UK Awards. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners from the night.
A Year in Review | 2024
As we come to the end of the year, it is time to slow down, celebrate 2024 and take a well-earned rest.
Saying farewell but not goodbye | celebrating the quiet strengths of Charlotte Mackie
We say a huge thank you as Charlotte Mackie, Stopgap’s dedicated General Manager, leaves after 13 years with the company.
Head of Operations Vacancy | Join our Team
We are currently seeking a Head of Operations to join our diverse and inclusive team.
Open Dialogo Residencies 2024 | Artists and Organisations Announced
The cultural exchange programme, Open Dialogo announces four D/deaf and Disabled dance artists from Italy and England to conduct Artist Residencies in its second year.
Is clarity an inclusive practice? | Rehearsal Director Reflections
Stopgap Rehearsal Director Amy Butler reflects on how clarity can foster inclusive practices
We're recruiting | Access Worker
Stopgap Dance Company is looking to expand our pool of Access Workers.