The StopGAP peformance was a project developed by the British Council as a part of “New Work New Audiences” programme. This unique initiative aimed at challenging traditional notions about dance in Romania and presenting the Romanian audience with a new philosophy of dance as a means of physical, psychological and social integration.
The performance took place on 4 and 5 of November, 7:00 p.m, at the Cultural Centre of the Ministry of Administration and Internal Affairs, Mihai Voda Street, number 17. Free entrance.
About StopGAP
StopGAP Dance Company is a contemporary dance company consisting of dancers with and without disabilities. Founded 14 years ago, the company is regularly funded by the Arts Council England and has been widely acclaimed both in the United Kingdom as well as internationally.
One of the few contemporary dance companies in the world which supports equal opportunity and social inclusion, StopGAP challenges traditional notions about dance by using each dancer's physical and intellectual potential as a starting point for creating new work.
About the performance
Trespass is a double-bill which made up of two productions created by Thomas Noone and Rob Tannion and interpreted by StopGAP’s five resident dancers. The choreography challenges the performers to explore and draw on their individual physicalities.
Within
Within sees a lone dancer, drawn into her own imaginary world by four compelling characters. Touching duets, bodies crashing furniture and explosive movement describe the unorthodox soundtrack of harpsichord clashing with Indian instruments, created by Spanish composer Pedro Navarrete. Choreographed by Thomas Noone.
Trespass, featuring dancers: Sophie Brown, Laura Jones and Chris Pavia. Photo by Hugo GlendinningSplinter
Trespass, featuring dancers: Lucy Bennett and Chris Pavia. Photo by Hugo GlendinningSplinter is dance theatre driven by a thunderous Japanese soundscape. Fuelled by the promise of progress, StopGAP’s dancers wrestle for the balance of delicate humility and creative conflict that honest cohesion demands. Thrown into another world, will the group subsist or splinter? An artistic collaboration between choreographer Rob Tannion, composer Jim Pinchen and artistic director Vicki Balaam.
StopGAP Team
Vicki Balaam – Artistic Director
Founder member of StopGAP, graduate of the University of Surrey, Artistic Director since 1997. Adviser on disability arts projects by the Department of Culture, Media and Sports, British Council and Arts Council England.
Lucy Bennett - Assistant Artistic Director
First Class Honours Degree in Dance and Theatre Performance at Bird College, joined StopGAP in 2002. Responsible for devising training programmes for the StopGAP apprentices and youth group.
Sophie Brown - Dancer
Graduate of Bird College, First Class Honours in 'Dance and Theatre'. Played Millerette in Heyman Hoskins feature film Mrs Henderson Presents. Has worked as a freelance dancer and choreographer, full time dancer with StopGAP since 2009.
Laura Jones - Dancer
Joined StopGAP in 200, having experience in working with CandoCo and Dancing Wheels. Choreographer and teacher for "People Moving Project", choreographer for "Dance for Camera". Laura became the first person in a wheelchair to complete every aspect of A-level dance.
Chris Pavia - Dancer
The first of the current dancers to join StopGAP, has been working with StopGAP since 1997. Has worked as an artist, teacher and choreographer, surpassing a learning defficiency. He presented solo performances in Sadler's Wells Connect and on East London Dance.
David Willdridge - Dancer
BA (Honours) in 'Dance with Performing Arts', Middlesex University. Was a part of 'Verve 08' and „Springs Dance Company”, worked as a careworker for children with disabilities. Joined StopGAP in 2009.
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