Lived Fiction Nominated for Rose International Dance Prize
Stopgap celebrates the Sadler’s Wells announcement - that ‘Lived Fiction’ is a Finalist for the Rose International Dance Prize 2027.
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Momentum for Meaningful Change | Let's drive the next evolution of ballet
Co-Artistic Director Laura Jones shares her reflections on this pivotal moment from January, when the Access Ballet Collective (ABC) met for the first time, bringing together artists and organisations to champion inclusion in ballet.
A Year in Motion | Reflecting on 2025
Senior Dance Artist Hannah Sampson, reflects on a year of touring, creativity, and growth at Stopgap Dance Company — and the movement that carries it all forward.
Open Dialogo Residencies 2026 | Artists and Organisations Announced
The Open Dialogo 2026 artists have been announced. A new cohort of D/deaf and Disabled dance artists from England and Italy has been selected to take part in the international residency programme.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Executive Producer Vacancy | Join our team
We are currently seeking an Executive Producer to help lead our diverse and inclusive team.
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...
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.
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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