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Peace and Quiet | An international collaboration

Stopgap Dance Company and Yukio Suzuki Launch Two-Year International Collaboration

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Breakthrough Traineeship – Creative Learning Assistant | Work with us

Through Artswork's Breakthrough Scheme, you can work with us for a 6month paid traineeship.

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Volunteer With Us | Support Stopgap's Youth Companies

We're seeking volunteers to help support our weekly youth dance companies across Surrey and Hampshire

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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.

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An Open Letter from the Culture Sector | standing in solidarity with Disabled creatives and colleagues

Standing in solidarity with Disabled creatives and colleagues

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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".

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Disability, Dance, and Inclusive Creativity | An Open Dialogo panel discussion

Artists and organisations from Italy and England reflect on their artistic exchange experiences.

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Seeking two new Future Leaders | Applications Open for 2025/26 Programme

Applications are now open for our second round of Future Leaders!

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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

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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. 

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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.

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Head of Operations Vacancy | Join our Team

We are currently seeking a Head of Operations to join our diverse and inclusive team.

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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.

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Nurturing the Disabled Leaders of Tomorrow | An interview with our inaugural Future Leaders

Assistant Producer/General Manager, Annie-Rose Grantham's journey reflections so far and her hopes for the future. 

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Introducing our New Executive Producer

Stopgap welcomes Lucy Glover as the its new Executive Producer to further elevate Stopgap Dance Company’s mission and vision.

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Executive Producer Vacancy | Join our team

We are currently seeking an Executive Producer to help lead our diverse and inclusive team.

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A year of learning | International Day of Disabled People 2023

On International Day of Disabled people 2023 we reflect on a year of learning, growth and discovery with our artists and staff...

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Handing Over the Baton | Sho Shibata to Leave Stopgap Dance Company

Stopgap announce that our Executive Producer Sho Shibata will be leaving the company after 16 years.

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Introducing our new Co-Chair

Stopgap welcomes Suzie Birchwood as Co-Chair of the Board to help drive forward our organisational mission of using dance as a movement for change.

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Get Dancing! | Join us as a volunteer

We're seeking volunteers to help support our weekly youth dance companies across Surrey and Hampshire

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Access Worker Vacancy | Join our team

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Seeking a Chair & Trustees | Join our board

Stopgap are seeking a new Chair of the board and trustees to help lead the company into a new cycle of NPO funding

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Introducing Open Dialogo | a bilateral exchange project for dance and disability

Introducing Open Dialogo - a project igniting cultural exchange through sharing best practice in dance and disability.

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Technical Manager Vacancy | Join our team

Seeking a Technical Manager to join our touring team on a freelance basis

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