Empowering people through creative expression.
We create healing rituals for your transformation using music, sound, movement, visualizations, and constellation work.
Our (hi)story
It all started in 2018 when a couple - madly in love - wanted to bring music and voice as a healing modality.
Jacob (Yavin) and Upala founded Songdance with the clear mission to put personal growth and transformation first.
Not long after, Upala was diagnosed with a brain tumor and - to say the least - they had to walk the talk.
Upala lost her speech and together with Jacob, they discovered how vocal sound making was a miracle worker.
Vocal sounds relieved stress, brought peace, and expressed emotions deep buried inside.
Upala - given only 1 year to live - wanted to spread the power of this newly founded modality with as many as possible.
Thousands of people joined their online programs, and retreats being offered all over Europe and in South Africa.
On December 4th 2022 Upala passed away and she is dearly missed by Jacob and the entire community.
Her spirit lives on as Songdance continues to offer online educations, as well as in-person events all over the world.
“The practice of vocal sound healing is such a gift for healing - in its simplicity it is so potent to help us get in touch with our heart and our emotions again, to bring to the surface what is present, often well hidden inside.”
— Lis Mitterrutzner, Vocal Sound Healing Graduate
“Jacob is a rare mix of incredibly strong perception, gentle understanding, and masterful guidance. His vocal sound healing course has up-leveled my life and my work with clients. I highly recommend him as a teacher and this training!”
— Aiyana McKenzie
About Jacob
Jacob Vermeulen is a passionate pianist and singer whose life experiences have led him to explore and deepen the profound healing effects of music, with a special focus on the human voice.
With over a decade of teaching experience, he has guided thousands of students worldwide through their own deep, inner healing work using his innovative methodologies.
Jacob has facilitated workshops and retreats across Europe and in South Africa, serving clients globally. His pioneering approach to Vocal Sound Healing has created a significant impact in the field of self-development and healing.