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A group of youth dance company members in colourful t-shirts with their arms around each other and smiling into the camera

The benefits of dance

Imogen Aujla PhD, Senior Lecturer in Dance and Course Coordinator MSc Dance Science at the University of Bedfordshire, writes about the well-being outcomes of dance and the positive impact our inclusive syllabus IRIS could have in promoting physical and mental health for disabled people.

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Laura Jones dancing in the studio in her wheelchair, surrounded by other company dancers. Photo: Chris Parkes

Dance UK Conference

Laura talks about her involvement with Dance UK’s event, The Future: New Ideas, New Inspiration.

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IRIS Discussion & Development

Julia, IRIS Research Associate, reflects on the first meetings for Stopgap’s pilot dance training programme for young disabled and non-disabled dancers.

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Ana's Blog

Ana, who has traveled from America to be here with us at Stopgap for a six-week placement, writes a short blog explaining her experiences of dance and disability.

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Stopgap Dance Company

Stopgap Dance Company
Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square
Farnham
Surrey, GU9 7QR
United Kingdom

+44(0)1252 745443

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