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Stopgap Launches Kaleidoscope! | New Creative Access Course
Stopgap launches Kaleidoscope, a brand-new course dedicated to creative access in dance and performance!
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Commit to Change | let's address the low engagement of Disabled people in the dance workforce
Full research findings published - the leading Disabled dance organisations of The Working Group, urge the sector to address barriers to progression & employment in dance for Disabled people.
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Leading with Passion | Representation, responsibility, and the power of advocacy
Senior Dance Artist Hannah shares about her journey into leadership, the importance of representation for learning-Disabled people, and how she balances her roles as a performer with Stopgap, an advocate, and a board member for This Is Unlimited.
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20 Years Dancing Together | Questions from our online community
Lucy and Chris answer your questions about their 20 years at Stopgap
Celebrating the longevity of Stopgap Dance Company | Top tips for inclusive success
January 2023 marked 20 years since Lucy, Laura and Chris began their careers with Stopgap Dance Company. Lucy and Laura are now Co-Artistic Directors, and Chris is a resident choreographer. To mark the achievements of the last 20-years, Executive Producer Sho Shibata spoke to the Co-Artistic Directors Lucy and Laura to come up with some top tips on how to grow a successful inclusive company.
A Year in Review | 2022
Join us in looking back at some of our 2022 highlights.
Cultivating Community | Creating a sense of belonging through Youth Dance
As another year in creative learning draws to a close with our annual Winter Platform, we reflect on the sense of community fostered in our youth companies, sharing all the ways we nurture young disabled dancers and invest in their progression.
Listening to Diverse Audiences | Creating inclusive and relevant work to bring about change
After our busiest tour to date, Co-Artistic Director Lucy Bennett talks more about our work’s ability to reach and reflect diverse audiences as we receive a significant uplift in core funding from Arts Council England
Our Future Plans | Stopgap’s success in Arts Council core funding
Our response to the Arts Council’s NPO funding decision.
Introducing our new Co-Artistic Director
Stopgap Dance Company are thrilled to announce our new Co-Artistic Director
Fertile Ground | Creative collaborations to grow an inclusive digital version of IRIS
In this signature blog, Projects Manager James Greenhalgh invites the artists and collaborators behind Dance for Kids with IRIS to share their insights on the creation process
Support our Youth Dance Companies | Volunteer with us!
We're seeking volunteers to help support our weekly youth dance companies across Surrey and Hampshire
Supporting Marginalised Artists to Thrive | Introducing Chris Pavia’s new outdoor dance work
Executive Producer Sho Shibata shares an insight to Chris Pavia and his work and invites other key industry players to support more marginalised artists.
Professional Placement | Nurturing a space for progression
Emily Lue-Fong, former Professional Placement student turned Frock understudy and Access worker, and mentor Christian Brinklow share their experiences and learnings from Emily’s year with the company…
Where Is Home? | Insights into Nadenh's choreographic practice
In this signature blog, dancer and emerging choreographer Nadenh Poan reflects on his latest choreographic project with content and access artist Lily Norton
Anne's Frozen Review | The Transformation From Screen To Stage
We Don’t Have to Dance the Same to Dance Together | Introducing Dance for Kids with IRIS
Executive Producer Sho Shibata introduces Stopgap’s exciting new digital venture that will help us deepen our engagement with all types of children.
Inclusive Pathways for Young Disabled Creatives | Stopgap Stories
Content and Access Artist Lily asks the question ‘How can autistic and learning-disabled artists be empowered to develop and progress their creative voice and practice?’.
Autism Acceptance | An Interview with Anne
Dance Tapes | Exploring dance as an accessible audio experience
Our Projects Manager, James Greenhalgh, introduces our new sound-based digital dance production in collaboration with six disabled dance artists.
Administrator Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for the role of Administrator - Apply by 9am Monday 11 April 2022
Home Practice Feedback | Developing our digital dance classes
Diversity as a Creative Force | the role of disabled dancers for innovation
Head of Talent Development Laura Jones sends out a reminder of the valuable contribution disabled dancers can make to the art-form of dance.
Audition Notice | Company Dancer Auditions 2022
Inclusive Dance Experience Day | Youth Dance Workshop
Join us on the 15th of February for a day of inclusive dance fun!
New Year, New Horizons | building a better future for disabled dance creatives
Executive Producer Sho Shibata reflects on key drivers and outlines the kind of new partnership working the company needs to undertake if we are to build a better future for disabled dance creatives.