Stopgap Dance Company

17/06/2026

"I enjoyed being in a space where inclusion is a way of being and not something you 'have to do'"— A Creative Tank participant

This is what we're building at Creative Tank! A space where you get to arrive as you are; your body, your pace, your way of moving through the world - and find a community doing the same.

Three days of making, connecting, and exploring inclusive practice together.

Applications are open now for Creative Tank 2026 (Brighton, 8–10 September), with two bursary spaces available 👉 bit.ly/creative-tank2026

Image Description: A quote from a creative tank participant reads "I enjoyed being in a space where inclusion is a way of being and not something you 'have to do’”. Overlaid on a photo of two hands, one white person reaches and offers their palm, and a Black person places their fingers on top of the other’s palm.

16/06/2026

What an amazing week at 🌟🌟

Last week, company dancers and led morning classes at Independent Dance.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! It was wonderful to meet new dancers, share space, and move together 🪩

Here’s a little glimpse from our final session of the week, where Nadenh and Christian guided improvisation exercises, explored movement translation, and taught a selection of movement phrases ✨

Video Description: A montage of clips from one of Stopgap’s morning classes at Independent Dance in London. Disabled and non-disabled dancers move together throughout a bright, spacious studio with a high, curved wooden ceiling. The video cuts between moments of energetic and playful movement: dancers twirl, jump, reach, slide, and travel across the floor, responding to one another and the space around them. The video concludes with the dancers creating a circle and taking a collective breath, highlighting the end of the session.

10/06/2026

📢 We're offering two funded places to Creative Tank at South East Dance!

Each place is supported by a dedicated bursary, designed to remove barriers to participation and open the programme to those who might not otherwise be able to attend.

Distance Access Bursary: for people who face a financial barrier due to the cost of travel, specifically if you travel over 3 hours to attend.

Dave Toole Bursary: for people who are physically Disabled or have a physical impairment, and for whom financial support is a deciding factor.

Applications for bursary places close Sunday 21 June.

Find out more and apply on our website (link in comments)

[Image description: Cambodian dancer Nadenh rises out of the seat of his manual wheelchair. His weight shifts over one wheel as he balances on his arms and stares into the distance. behind him other dancers sit blurred in the background. Slide 1 text reads "Creative Tank", slide 2 text reads "8-10 September. 2x fully funded bursary places available. Apply by Sunday 21 June."]

03/06/2026

We’re excited to lead morning class at Independent Dance next week!

Classes include focussed mobilisation sequences, structured exercises, playful guided improvisations and a movement phrase, all in a consistent and supportive structure that will develop over the week.

🌟 Stay after class to chat!
Ask us anything in person - whether it’s about Stopgap’s artistic practice or our equitable culture.

📅 8- 12 June, 10am-12pm⁠
🎟️ £10 ⁠or £8 with a class card⁠
📍 SE1⁠

Not booked yet? Find out more on Independent Dance's website.

[Image description: Cambodian dancer Nadenh leans forward in his manual wheelchair, one had gripping a wheel and the other reaching over his body as he looks towards the camera, gazing into the distance. On the floor beside him, dancer Christian is on his back, lower body raised with bent legs. His upper body twists away from Nadenh as his head looks back and up, one shoulder bears his weight as the other hand reaches up to Nadenh's face, creating an 'X' with both dancer's arms. Nadenh has light brown skin, he has a short goatee and wears a bandana on his head. Christian is white with short dark curly hair, both wear dark clothes. Photo by Chris Parkes]

20/05/2026

Create, collaborate and redefine dance at our 3-day intensive in September at South East Dance

Apply now for Creative Tank – Inclusive Dance Intensive

Enrich, evolve and expand your dance practice at Stopgap Dance Company’s () three-day practical workshop, Creative Tank.

Aimed at Disabled and non-disabled professional artists, performers, and choreographers, including graduates and those in training - this intensive invites you to engage in movement exploration that is physically and creatively rich with sessions that integrate Stopgap’s signature approach to inclusive dance.

You can expect:

• Choreographic tasks tailored to diverse movement vocabularies
• Collaborative improvisation and supportive feedback
• An introduction to Stopgap’s Translation Method

Stopgap is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all participants, please get in touch to discuss any access needs that would make attending easier. Bursaries are available.

What: Creative Tank, inclusive dance intensive
When: 8 - 10 September
Where: The Dance Space

To find out more and apply by Friday 7 August, visit our website here: https://southeastdance.org.uk/whats_on/creative-tank-2026-copy/

📷️ Chris Parkes.

15/05/2026

Ready to move, explore, and create? Join us at Independent Dance for morning class: 8-12 June, 10am-12pm.

What to expect:
- A warm welcome and check-in
- Focused mobilisation sequences
- Playful, guided improvisations
- A shared movement phrase

Classes are £10 each and bookable via Independent Dance's website.

[Image description: Stopgap in the studio, a mixture of Disabled and non-disabled dancers, reaching arms up and around each other as they move in a close group at different levels.]