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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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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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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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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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Our Future Plans | Stopgap’s success in Arts Council core funding

Our response to the Arts Council’s NPO funding decision.

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Introducing our new Co-Artistic Director

Stopgap Dance Company are thrilled to announce our new Co-Artistic Director

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Administrator Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for the role of Administrator - Apply by 9am Monday 11 April 2022

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Audition Notice | Company Dancer Auditions 2022

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Inclusive Dance Experience Day | Youth Dance Workshop

Join us on the 15th of February for a day of inclusive dance fun!

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Sg2 Apprentice Company Graduation

Stopgap's apprentice company Sg2 will be celebrating the end of their three year journey with us on Wednesday 29th September. We are marking this milestone with a watch party over on our YouTube Channel at 7.30pm-8pm UK time.

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Performing at the ParalympicsGB Homecoming Event | By The National Lottery

We can’t wait to welcome our @ParalympicsGB athletes back home and celebrate all their hard work and success in Tokyo.

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Artificial Things featuring David Toole to be broadcast on BBC

In memory of Dave Toole and to mark 25th anniversary of Disability Discrimination Act, BBC Arts are broadcasting our dance film Artificial Things on Weds 18 November on BBC Four.

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