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To blend a trending dance move with your own style requires that you are able to first determine your technique and master it. Coach Quervey Hernandez advises dancers to train consistently and immerse themselves in the culture of their own style. “You need to invest in learning your favorite dance style,” he stresses. Coach Rachelle Romero adds, “Join workshops to hone your skills and to learn the culture of the style you want to excel in. You should know what comes out of you when you do freestyle because that is when you dance in a raw moment.” To her, freestyle reveals a dancer’s natural texture and emotion, and that rawness is what sets one artist apart from another.