Do you ever wonder what it takes to keep the party going all night long? What exactly goes into curating music for different audiences and events? 

Who are these musical geniuses who have the ability to get us out on the dance floor and keep us swaying to the beat long after our bodies get tired? 

On Monday, we went behind the scenes of the DJ world — from the gear they use to the secrets of reading the crowd. 

DJing has often been seen as a male-dominated profession, but times are changing with more women dominating the Twin Cities’ vibrant music scenes.