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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Connecting through culture | Reflecting on First Light - Sharing inclusive practice in Georgia
Nadenh and Lucy recently travelled to Tbilisi, Georgia, to lead a five-day project with In Form. In this blog, we caught up with Nadenh to reflect on the process of creating a new work called ‘First Light’, and to share some insights from the participants we had the pleasure to work with in Georgia.
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Creative Learning | Our 2026 so far
A round-up of our creative learning this year: new courses, CPD training, international partnerships, school workshops, and the conversations shaping our approach to access and advocacy.
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Lived Fiction Nominated for Rose International Dance Prize
On International Dance Day, Stopgap celebrates the Sadler’s Wells announcement - that ‘Lived Fiction’ is a Finalist for the prestigious Rose International Dance Prize 2027.
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Pausing with Purpose | Reflecting is not the same as resting
Co-Artistic Director Lucy Bennett shares insights from our reflective start to the year
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.
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
Supporting our mental health | Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
This Mental Health Awareness Week, the Stopgap team share their the things that they do to support their mental health, both at work and in their lives.
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.
Our Latest Evolution | Lived Fiction
Co-Artistic Director Lucy Bennett introduces the latest evolution for Stopgap Dance Company.
Collaborating as Co-Artistic Directors | An interview with Laura Jones & Lucy Bennett
We catch up with Lucy and Laura after a year of collaborating as Co-Artistic Directors
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.
Reflections on a Dance Journey | An interview with Dermot Farrell
Meet one of our associate artists Dermot Farrell as he reflects on his personal dance journey in an interview with our Access Artist Lily Norton.
Supporting the Development of an Inclusive Dance Sector | A partnership with Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Stopgap and Northern School of Contemporary Dance Announce a New Partnership
A completely new dance experience | Dance Tapes new releases
This October, two new audio works by Disabled dance artists Shyne Phiri and Kazuyo Morita are premiering online as part of Dance Umbrella Festival 2023.
Pursuing Inclusivity | Supporting Disabled Students in A-level Dance
Creative Learning Mananger Belinda Preston speaks with Co-Artistic Director Laura Jones to reflect on her experience of taking A-level Dance as a wheelchair user and to offer advice for young disabled dancers and their teachers.
Get Dancing! | Join us as a volunteer
We're seeking volunteers to help support our weekly youth dance companies across Surrey and Hampshire
Who gets to be lucky? | Flipping the script with Lived Fiction
Co-Artistic Director Lucy Bennett introduces the thinking behind Stopgap’s evolving approach to making and platforming work with and by Disabled dance artists.
Summer 2023 | Artist Reflections
We share a glimpse into some of the projects our dance artists have been part of this summer...
Sharing Inclusive Dance Practice Internationally | Dance Documentary
Watch a short documentary on our recent international collaboration with Italian Cultural Institution, Oriente Occidente