Jacowbski Invites

A Belgian platform that puts dancers and choreographers in the spotlight. Making high quality video content accessible for all dance styles.

 

David Jacobs and Freya Pauwels, both truly passionate about dance, video and theatre, joined their expertise to support and boost the Belgian dance community. They created an online platform to highlight dance in its broadest sense and put forward talented dancers and their artistry. They provide educational and performance opportunities, regardless age, gender, ethnicity or dance style. They offer high quality video content with professional accreditation to expand digital exposure for and beyond the dance community.

DESINGEL Antwerp  

DE SINGEL is a welcoming arts house; a meeting place for art without borders in a changing world. As they are exploring the boundaries on how they can incorporate urban dance in their art program and eventually in their DNA, they came knocking on our door. We manifested this exciting collaboration with a national choreography contest, in which we gave away 5 concept videos for free. Thereby providing a solo spotlight experience for the dancer and his self-made choreography. They all have been recorded in different locations in the unique building of deSingel on a multifaceted arts site in Antwerp. Have a look

GASPING VOICES

Finalist Inspired Dance Australia 2022 and FilmFest by Rogue Dancer 2022.
Semi-Finalist Serbest International Film Festival 2022 and GIFT Fest Nairobi 2022.
Screenings at Mood Indigo Bombay, Kashiyatra Varanasi and Antaragi in Kanpur.

Gasping Voices is a 30-minute video-theatre performance that reflects on the struggles dancers faced during pandemic lockdowns. It explores the unexpected reality of how dance—once a symbol of freedom and expression—suddenly became a public health threat, challenging artists to redefine their craft amidst isolation and restrictions.

Freya Pauwels and David Jacobs brought together five dancers from diverse backgrounds, blending urban and classical techniques, to showcase their artistry within a theatrical setting. The performance is designed to resonate both live and online, bridging the gap between stage and screen. Gasping Voices weaves an eclectic mix of dance styles, including hip hop, tutting, ragga, tricking, waving, threading, contemporary, partnering, improvisation, and ballet. It celebrates dance in its purest form—raw, versatile, and unapologetically human.

Concept and Direction: Freya Pauwels
Video and Editing: David Jacobs