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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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, a brand-new course dedicated to creative access in dance and performance!
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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.
On World Ballet Day 2025 "Access becomes Art", we are proud to announce the launch of the Access Ballet Collective.
Stopgap launches Kaleidoscope, a brand-new course dedicated to creative access in dance and performance!
Senior Dance Artist Hannah reflects on her journey into leadership, with insights into her roles as dancer, advocate and board member.
Lived Fiction Nominated for Sky Arts Award 2025 in the Dance Category
Stopgap Dance Company and Yukio Suzuki Launch Two-Year International Collaboration
Through Artswork's Breakthrough Scheme, you can work with us for a 6month paid traineeship.
We're seeking volunteers to help support our weekly youth dance companies across Surrey and Hampshire
Enhance your skills and ignite new ideas with an engaging inclusive community choreography workshop - Saturday 30 August.
Explore the full findings from The Working Group's 'barriers to progression & employment in dance for Disabled people' research.
Standing in solidarity with Disabled creatives and colleagues
Be the first to hear early findings from the Working Group's research into "Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People".
Artists and organisations from Italy and England reflect on their artistic exchange experiences.
Co-Artistic Director Lucy Bennett shares insights from our reflective start to the year
Applications are now open for our second round of Future Leaders!
Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how we can increase the number of Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent leaders in the dance industry
We had a wonderful evening at the annual One Dance UK Awards. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners from the night.
As we come to the end of the year, it is time to slow down, celebrate 2024 and take a well-earned rest.
We say a huge thank you as Charlotte Mackie, Stopgap’s dedicated General Manager, leaves after 13 years with the company.
We are currently seeking a Head of Operations to join our diverse and inclusive team.
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.
Stopgap Rehearsal Director Amy Butler reflects on how clarity can foster inclusive practices
Stopgap Dance Company is looking to expand our pool of Access Workers.
Enhance your skills and ignite new ideas with this engaging inclusive community choreography workshop.