Summer 2023 | Artist Reflections
We share a glimpse into some of the projects our dance artists have been part of this summer...
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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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Sharing Inclusive Dance Practice Internationally | Dance Documentary
Watch a short documentary on our recent international collaboration with Italian Cultural Institution, Oriente Occidente
Access Worker Vacancy | Join our team
Advocating for Change | Bringing Together Disabled Dance Leaders
Project Manager James Greenhalgh outlines the 2022-2023 collaboration between Oriente Occidente and Stopgap Dance Company to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the Italian and UK dance scenes.
Constantly Learning | Reflections from Phil, our Professional Placement Student
Phil reflects on their time as our Professional Placement Student from Northern School of Contemporary Dance
My Placement with Stopgap | Angela's Reflections
Angela Bettoni shares with us some reflections from her placement with Stopgap.
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
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.
Never Stop Learning | The impact of Home Practice
As our Home Practice journey comes to an end, Communications Manager, Hollie Park, catches up with Rehearsal Director and Home Practice Teacher, Amy Butler and Content and Access Artist, Lily Norton to reflect on the project, and discover what we have learned on both an individual and organisational level.
Technical Manager Vacancy | Join our team
Seeking a Technical Manager to join our touring team on a freelance basis
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.