Stage set for Red Bull Dance Your Style face-off

Jamaica's reigning Red Bull Dance Your Style champion, Joel Immortal, has expressed excitement about the return of the dynamic event.

The eagerly anticipated event will unfold at Half-Way Tree Transport Centre on September 2. The winner will represent Jamaica at the 2023 Red Bull Dance Your Style world final in Frankfurt, Germany, on November 4.

"I feel very excited about the return of Red Bull Dance Your Style. I believe this is a great event for our local dancers to showcase their talent. Dance Your Style opens many gates and creates many opportunities for our dancers," Joel Immortal said.

Red Bull Dance Your Style boasts a distinctive battle format, establishing itself as a platform for street dancers of diverse styles - spanning from hip-hop to house, popping, locking, and more - to showcase their prowess.

Joel Immortal said being the Red Bull Dance Your Style champion has led to the opening of many windows for him.

"I have been getting many bookings, teaching classes across the globe - in countries like Russia, France and Spain. I have also had the opportunity to meet so many people and see so many dance cultures. It's fabulous, really! I definitely think an opportunity like this helps to put dancehall on the map, helps to showcase our Jamaican culture and gives dancers the exposure and valuable opportunities they need," Joel Immortal said.

The upcoming event promises an evening brimming with awe-inspiring performances and exhilarating showdowns, all hosted by the world-renowned Jamaican choreographer, Latonya Style.

Maintaining the format of the previous year, the competition will feature 16 exceptional dancers who will engage in head-to-head battles at the Transport Centre, all vying for the prestigious title of Dance Your Style champion.

Since its debut in Jamaica in 2019, the competition has witnessed three champions - Pancho Cautiion (2019), Flexx Cautiion (2021), and Joel Immortal (2022).