About the performance

The StopGAP Dance Company presents Within, the first part of an enthralling double bill entitled Trespass. Within sees a lone dancer, drawn into her own imaginary world by four compelling characters. Touching duets and explosive movement play out on stage to an eccentric soundtrack of harpsichord clashing with Indian instruments, created by Spanish composer Pedro Navarrete. Choreographed by Thomas Noone.

Key Personnel

Vicki Balaam - Artistic Director
Thomas Noone - Choreographer (Within)
Pedro Navarrete - Composer (Within)
Lucy Bennett - Assistant Artsitic Director
Lucy Bennett, Sophie Brown, Laura Jones, Chris Pavia, David Willdridge - Dancers

Production Information

Running time at full length: 28 minutes

Suitable for age 11+

No use of text

Use of recorded music

Does not require a clear understanding of English or any other language

Touring Information

Small scale show (up to 400 seats)

Appropriate for theatre setting

Number of people on tour: 8

Number of performers on stage: 5

Available to tour from February 2012

Not suitable for rural touring

Outreach and Educational Work

StopGAP offers workshops, seminars and residencies with educational establishments and disability groups from primary school age to older people. Lectures, lecture-demonstrations and training on methods of integration for professional practitioners and international choreographic projects with European collaborators, are also available. All workshops are suitable for disability groups with limited movement or verbal comprehension.

Company History

Founded in 1996 StopGAP Dance Company, led by Artistic Director Vicki Balaam, comprises of 5 dancers with and without disabilities, who perform contemporary dance in theatre and outdoor settings. The company performs in the UK and abroad, whilst delivering a range of outreach projects. In 2012 StopGAP will become part of Arts Council England's new National Portfolio of Organisations, allowing StopGAP to continue raising the profile of integrated dance in the UK and internationally.

Recent Productions / Tours

Outdoor: Spun Productions. A dance theatre piece depicting the highs and the lows of stardom and anticipation of the better days. Spun Productions will be a collage of interweaving stories played out by our fascinating dancers. Choreographer: Lucy Bennett and the StopGAP Dancers.

Outdoor: Tracking. A relentless race through the streets of Britain, observing our eccentricity, sense of invention and support for the beloved underdog. A dance explosion perfect for new dance audiences. Choreographer: Lucy Bennett and the StopGAP Dancers.

Theatre: Portfolio Collection. Portfolio Collection is a theatrical spectacle of high-quality athletic dance, graphic lighting and stylish vampish costumes. Choreographers: Hofesh Shechter, Gary Clarke, Rob Tannion, Nathalie Pernette and Lucy Bennett.

Reviews

"…a triumphant example of sincere integration between the dancers with and without disabilities, and between virtuosity and invention, athleticism and honesty but most importanlty dance and theatre" - Disability Arts Online, 28 Sept 2010

"StopGAP seems to occupy a unique space within inclusive dance, a space where the performers are so well acquainted with one another's bodies that their interaction is instinctive, making a challenging physical five way conversation look effortless" - Sam Gauntlett, londondance.com. 20 November 2010

"Everything about the immensly watchable Splinter speaks of channelling individual traits - needs as well as strengths - into a performing unity that has humour, risk and invention" - Mary Brennan, Herald Scotland, 25 Oct 2010