Denys Drozdyuk began his dance journey at the age of four in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from The Juilliard School in New York, attending on a full scholarship, and later obtained a Master of Arts in Dance Education from New York University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the Yale School of Management as a member of the Class of 2028.

Denys is a 3-Time World Ballroom Dance Champion, 3-Time USA National Ballroom Dance Champion, 7-Time German National Ballroom Dance Champion, 3-Time Canadian National Ballroom Dance Champion, and a Blackpool Dance Festival Winner. He gained widespread recognition after winning “So You Think You Can Dance” in Canada. Together with his wife and dance partner, Antonina Skobina, Denys co-founded DNA Ballroom, an internationally acclaimed duo featured on NBC’s “World of Dance” during its first two seasons. In 2022, they made history on Canada’s “Revolution” by becoming the first ballroom dancers to reach the final.

Denys frequently performs as a Guest Artist with Stars of American Ballet and has graced the stages of prestigious international ballet galas, festivals, and productions, including the Vail Dance Festival and Youth America Grand Prix Galas. His artistic contributions have been recognized with the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Choreography, CUNY Dance Initiative Residency, and Green Box Arts Residency.

As an experienced choreographer and dance educator, Denys has taught workshops and master classes around the globe, including at The Juilliard School, ABT Studio Company, and New York University. He has choreographed for Juilliard, NBC’s “World of Dance,” and various other projects. Currently, Denys serves as an Adjunct Professor of Dance at the University of Mount Saint Vincent and Wagner College in New York, where he teaches and mentors the next generation of dancers.

As a co-founder of DNA Dance Academy, Denys brings together his experience as a performer, choreographer, educator, and entrepreneur. Through his MBA studies at Yale SOM, he is expanding his expertise in leadership, management, and organizational growth to further DNA Dance Academy’s mission and impact.