In "MOVEMENTS OF SOUL," YAV brings together the dynamic worlds of dance, music, and fashion to create a unique and immersive experience. 

YAV has deliberately chosen not to describe his piece to question our preconceived notions and conditioning, as we often find ourselves entangled in the confusion of distinguishing the message from the messenger. YAV encourages viewers to explore and interpret the performance in their own way to spark conversations about how we perceive and understand art. 

"MOVEMENTS OF SOUL" is an opportunity for a layered, individualised experience. 

It's a reminder that art doesn't always need words to convey meaning—sometimes, the most profound conversations arise from the unspoken, the unscripted, and the beautifully ambiguous.

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Yav, originally from Congo, is a singer and songwriter, producer, movement artist and model. 

Throughout the years Yav has worked as a dancer with various choreographers in the contemporary dance field.  

Mid-2018 he started his career as a choreographer.   

YAV was featured as an artist for VOGUE, NL, I-D, GLAMCULT and NUMERO NETHERLANDS.  In 2020 he was mentioned in the 'NRC TOP 101 LIST' upcoming talent in the category Dance.  

Since mid-21 Yav started composing his own music for his own projects.  

Yav worked as a model with brands like Armani and Marc Jacobs. 

He also took part in BLACK IS KING, a film by Beyonce, as choreographer and dancer.  

Yav also worked as a movement director for Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and  Daily Paper.

August '21 he premiered his latest performance work Movements of Soul. The work got selected for AEROWAVES '24

Februari '24 YAV launched his first single WHY

On 22nd of March YAV launched his EP ERUPTION

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