Exclusive Q&A With NBC World of Dance's The Kings
The Kings defied gravity and snubbed their nose at physics to emerge as the season 3 champions of NBC's World of Dance, receiving a perfect score for their jaw dropping final routine. Their unique fusion of hip hop and Bollywood, combined with death-defying tricks, made them early stand outs to the judges and undeniable crowd pleasers. Find out more about this formidable group in WOD Magazine's exclusive Q&A and watch their winning performance below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vweyQrGMEAk
How did it feel when you found out you’d be on Season 3?
We were on cloud nine when we found out we would be onSeason 3! We always dreamed of performing on that stage and when we did, we neverrealized that we would emerge as the winners.
What style are you performing, and why?
Hip-Hop with blend of Bollywood alongwith our forte of tricks.
How long have you been dancing, or dancing with your group?
We have been dancing together for the past 10 years.
Why do you think dance is important to the world?
Dance is all about expressing your emotions. For us it is also the way we connect tothe Almighty. In today’s world, dance is just another way of healing yourself.
What are you most excited or nervous about being on the show?
We were really excited to meet the judges, especially JLo and Ne-Yo whom we havebeen following since childhood, and also meeting other contestants fromdifferent countries. We were really nervous wondering if the judges would like ourstyle of dancing, which is very different compared to theother acts.
What sets you apart from the competition?
The kind of dancing we do, incorporating Bollywood moves along with highoctane tricks, sets us apart from the other competitors this season. The variation oftricks which we keep on adding into our acts definitely makes our performances unique.
Have you won any competitions or titles in the past?
Yes, we were the first crew from India to win a Bronze medal at the World Hip-Hop Dance championship in 2015. We were also the winners of India’s Got Talent Season 3 (2011).
What cause or organization do you care about and would like World of Dance to promote?
We are very supportive of empowering women, especially in India. We also want to bring attention tohomeless children and providing a way for them to pursue theireducation.
