5 Questions with DNA from NBC’S ‘World of Dance’

If you can’t wait to meet the contestants of NBC’s World of Dance, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re chatting with DNA, the champion ballroom-dancing duo comprised of Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina.

The Ukrainian-born couple has won two US National Ballroom championship titles and World Championship Finalists. Now, as contestants on NBC’s World of Dance, they are ready to take the world by storm. In anticipation of the World of Dance premiere May 30th at 10/9 central, we caught up with the pair to find out what they love most about dance, which WOD judge they like most, and what song they’re dying to choreograph to.

WOD: What was the best part of competing in World of Dance?

DNA: The best part of competing in World of Dance was to be in an environment surrounded by most talented and professional people in the industry, including dancers, producers, choreographers, directors, camera operators, wardrobe, crew, and everybody else. Everyone was so focused and professional that it was the most inspiring time.

Of course, it was also super amazing that the whole production was happening in Universal Studios—a place which feels so special and magical that alone being there just gives goosebumps.

Also, it was amazing to meet so many different amazing dancers from all genres and styles and to see them excel in their dance form and to build friendships, which probably would not have been possible otherwise.

WOD: Who’s your favorite judge, and why?

DNA: All judges are wonderful and unique in their own right, but our favorite judge is Jennifer Lopez. She is such a superstar in every possible way. She is a role model for any artist and performer. As children growing up in Ukraine, we have been dancing to her music and she keeps inspiring us to this day through her music, dance, and passion.

WOD: What do you love most about dance?

DNA: We love expressing the music and telling different stories through dance. We love the never-ending process of hard work and development. We love the exploration and the creative process, the countless hours in the studio, and of course, the feeling during the performance where we feel most alive and free.

WOD: What song are you dying to choreograph right now?

DNA: “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson.

WOD: Why do you think the world needs dance?

DNA: The world needs dance because dance makes the world more positive, more united, and more joyful. Through dance, people express and show who they are and how they feel. Dance makes us happy and alive and all those things that we cannot put into words, we can tell them through dance, which is so freeing and awesome.

If you want more DNA, check out some of their favorite performances:

You can also follow them on:

• Instagram: @dna_denysantonina
• Facebook: @DNADenysAntonina
• Website: www.dnadenysantonina.com
• Denys’ Instagram: @denys_drozdyuk
• Antonina’s Instagram: @antoninaskobina