Exclusive Q&A With NBC World of Dance's Julian and Charlize
Julian and Charlize stunned the judges this season with their next level choreography and unbelievable musicality. Learn more about this talented duo in WOD Magazine's exclusive Q&A and check out their dynamic final performance below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csWLp83mjIY
WOD: How did it feel when you found out you’d be on Season 3?
J: To be asked to be on Season 3 of World Of Dance was a dream come true! I’ve beenso inspired watching the previous two seasons and I always wanted the opportunity tobe on it.C: It’s feels really good to get the message saying “Welcome to Season 3 Worldof Dance” and I couldn’t believe it was actually going to happen!! We’re just so happy to showthe world what we love to do.
WOD: What style are you performing, and why?
J: Hip Hop because that’s what we do best!
WOD: How long have you been dancing, or dancing with your group?
J: Charlize and I began as great friends and started working together for the show in the summer of 2018.C: I’ve been dancing since age 2. As a group we have been dancing for thepast year but we’ve known each other since age 10.
WOD: Where do you draw inspiration from? Who/what inspires you?
J: I draw inspiration from the hip-hop culture and danceindustry.C: People that are humble and talented are people that remind me to stay true tomyself.
WOD: Why do you think dance is important to the world?
J: I think dance is important to the world because it brings such joy to people that do it. Every move has a story and history.C: Dance is more than just dance.! It’s a way to speak without words and movement can make the world feel something they never knew existed.
WOD: What are you most excited/nervous about being on the show?
J: I’m most excited about being in front of the amazing judges and having the opportunity to showcase my choreography with Charlize. I’m also very nervous because I have never done anything like this and there’s lots of pressure on me.C: I am really excited to show the world how we are able to finally show our work together as a team. It was a challenge being so young and also choreographing our own pieces, but we made it happen!! I am so grateful that we were able to accomplish so much and I have grown so much as choreographer.
WOD: Do you have a signature move/trick?
J: Our signature move would probably be the “woah”, which is featured in alot of our performances.
WOD: What sets you apart from the competition?
J: What sets Charlize and I apart from the competition is our experience inthe dance industry- although everyone in the competition is extremely talentedand gifted.C: I think what sets us apart from others is our experience. We both have accomplished so much already.
