Dance Course student Jakob was one of 85 selected from more than 1,000 global entrants at the awards in Switzerland, and has come back to Tring Park School with the Contemporary Dance Award, Web Audience Favourite – and the Aud Jebsen Scholarship.

“I am deeply humbled by the support from everyone, especially those who voted for me in the public vote, and for allowing me to experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment to gain such immense knowledge from the most talented young dancers in the world.” – Jakob

Jakob was one of only 20 dancers to reach the finals of the prestigious competition at the Beaulieu Theatre in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is the first UK finalist since 2013.