Reviews


Jacoby’s steely strength and Pronk’s fluid hyper-flexiblity

defy the usual gender norms of a ballet partner-

ship. They possess a brimming, almost menacing, energy, and the sense that they are daring each other is palpable. It

is their unique quality that gave them the courage to do what few dancers dare to even dream about—try their luck at

making it on their own, sans-company. (click to read full article)

                         - Dance Magazine


Jacoby and Pronk were by far the greatest partners that evening.  Their relationship was positively palpable; almost juicy in its connection.  They were fully committed to each performance and pulled the audience into their little world.

                        - Art & Seek


Ms. Jacoby and Mr. Pronk were a crowd favorite and their dance prowess and sensual chemistry is something not to be missed. They are a remarkable team and our audience instantly recognized their magic.

                        - Dallas Events Examiner


Rubinald Rofino Pronk, formerly of Dutch National, has one of those bodies; think da Vinci's model, elongate, add hyper-flexibility, fab feet and tensile strength. If that weren't enough he has found a soulmate of matching physical splendor in Drew Jacoby, who displays feline grace on girders of steel...

                       - Dance Europe


...Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's steely duet One...showcased Jacoby and Pronk's knife-edged limbs, razor-sharp technique, and sensual chemistry.

                     - Dance Magazine


...tough as nails, riveting in their complexity, and performed with flawless cool by Drew Jacoby and Rubinald Pronk.

                     - Dallas Morning News


The independent duo of Rubinald Rofino Pronk, a sleek dancer...and Drew Jacoby, a tall, perfectly-ripped woman...were sensational -- all sinewy dynamite and flexy agility -- in Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's angular showpiece, One.

                     - Houston Chronicle



photo/art by Joshua Martens

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