Entertainment Awards Shows and Events Premieres Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy Takes PEOPLE Behind the Scenes of Dancing with the Stars' Taylor Swift Night See how the pro dancer prepared for the 'DWTS' theme night dedicated to the 'Love Story' singer By Stephanie Sengwe Published on November 22, 2023 04:48PM EST Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. Photo: Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy maybe a veteran in the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, but the awe and wonderment of the hit ABC show has yet to wear off. The 29-year-old has been a part of many monumental numbers over the years and last night's episode was no different. Along with her fellow DWTS pros — including husband Val Chmerkovskiy — Jenna paid homage to one of the biggest pop stars in the world: Taylor Swift. Get an exclusive glimpse below of how the pro dancer prepared for "A Celebration of Taylor Swift." 01 of 10 Camera Blocking Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "Monday camera blocking — seeing the insane and dreamy set for the first time that the Dancing with the Stars crew put together for the opening number." 02 of 10 Like a Dream Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "Each set felt like a scene from one of Taylor’s music videos! We were all obsessed with how romantic the ballroom felt." 03 of 10 Dressing Up Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy and her colleagues. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "The DWTS girlies trying on our dresses for the first time while rehearsing the opening number." 04 of 10 Having Fun Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy with her colleagues. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy The girls share a laugh as they get their photo snapped. 05 of 10 Feelin' the Love Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "Show day! There was a mirrorball heart hung in the ballroom because we are all big lovers of Taylor Swift Night." 06 of 10 Like a Princess Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "Hair and makeup ready in my first look of the night. How amazing is our wardrobe department? They bring every theme night to life." 07 of 10 Giving Props Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy with choreographer, Mandy Moore. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "Minutes before we went live! I had to get a picture with the one and only [choreographer] Mandy Moore. I’m so happy that we got to honor her as a guest judge and also got to admire her artistic genius with the two dances that she choreographed last night. She has been a mentor in my life since I was 8 years old and I’m forever grateful for the guidance she has given me throughout the past 21 years." 08 of 10 'Committed Student' Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy with Ariana Madix. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "How stunning was our girl Ariana [Madix] last night? This was backstage where I witnessed her practicing rumba technique by herself. We love a committed student!" 09 of 10 Three's Company Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy with Val Chmerkovckiy and Xotchil Gomez. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "My favs! There’s something magical about Val and Xochitl [Gomez]’s partnership. Each week they bring light and excitement to the dance floor. I loved their quickstep and these costumes were such a cute nod to Taylor’s 2013 Grammys performance." 10 of 10 Ode to Taylor Swift Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy with fellow 'DWTS' pros. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy "All the eliminated pros were dressed as an iconic Taylor Swift moment/era! Can you guess what each of us are?" Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Close