STOPGAP DANCE COMPANY

Contemporary dance, Dance theatre, Integrated dance

SIZE OF COMPANY
Up to 9 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Vicki Balaam

General Manager
Denise Woods

Projects Manager
Helen Cundy

ARTISTIC POLICY
StopGAP is an integrated dance company with a passion for presenting high quality dance that is thrillingly vibrant, at times tender, and shows unflinching integrity. The four charismatic dancers present work that combines strong contemporary dance technique, alongside character-driven humorous dance theatre. Showcasing work by a range of UK and international choreographers, StopGAP aims to inspire and engage while provoking emotions and challenging preconceptions.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Corpus by StopGAP Dance Company is a deeply felt affirmation of dance.’ Sunday Express

‘StopGAP are a joyous burst of technicolor, and through this triumphant, energetic affirmation had me questioning my own attitudes.’ Total Theatre Magazine

‘Funny, innovative and engaging.’ Dans Tidningen Magazine, Sweden

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Portfolio Collection A dance banquet of serene chaos, sinister loveliness and shocking beauty, choreographed by Hofesh Shechter, Nathalie Pernette, Gary Clarke, and Rob Tannion. (40 mins, 4 on stage, 8–9 on the road.)

Corpus In an after-party world, Corpus exposes the individual through intimate physical relationships and quirky humour. Choreographed by Filip van Huffel. (20 mins, 4 on stage, 8–9 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
Workshops, seminars, matinees and residencies with educational establishments and disability groups from primary to older people available. Lectures, lecture-demonstrations and training on methods of integration for professional practitioners and international choreographic projects with European collaborators abroad. Workshops and training for disability groups with limited movement or limited verbal comprehension. Business training in setting up integrated dance companies, and the logistics and aesthetics of disability arts.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 Cyprus, France, Spain, Sweden (Portfolio Collection/Corpus)
2006 Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA (Corpus/Dancer’s Syndrome/Thank You For The Eggs)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Portfolio Collection and Corpus from January 2008