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Red Bull Dance Your Style is set to storm back for its fifth electrifying staging on August 23, at the historic Devon House in St Andrew.

Sixteen of the island's dancers will throw down in a high-energy one-on-one freestyle battle for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to represent Jamaica at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Los Angeles, California, in October.

The dancers were selected by dancer and choreographer Latonya Style. They will showcase their ability to freestyle under pressure to genres spanning dancehall, reggae, pop and classic old-school anthems. But this isn't the average dance-off. With no judges, it's the crowd that decides who wins -- meaning, each dancer must pull out every trick, move, and burst of personality to earn their spot in the next round.

This year's sizzling line-up comprises Killer Bean, O'Neil The Great, Londy Smashing, AJ Impact, YUNTRYMADE, Dipgad, Baby Ice, Sir KHAJ, Vonte Immortal, Gryzzly Bear, Neko Diamond, Rey Shady Squad, Sashi Chippy, Smilez Top Notch, Baby Girl Immortal, and Sylva DubaiBaby.

Style said the event brings people together to witness the incredible range of talent and creativity "we have right here in Jamaica".

Style has promised an unforgettable show.

"I'm genuinely excited for this year's staging, and encourage everyone to come out and celebrate the top dancers who continue to keep our culture alive and evolving," she said.

Since its Jamaican debut in 2018, the competition has crowned stars such as Pancho Cautiion, Flexx Cautiion and Joel Immortal.

Reigning champ Skitta Star said dancing is an artform that allows persons to express themselves. He urged the 16 selected dancers to "work hard, dance harder, and the most important goal is to have fun".