Jossette Sanaphav has been dancing since she was little. For the past seven years, she trained with The Jukebox Dance Studio in Mesa, learning the style of crumping, popping and locking.

When she came across the flyer for the Red Bull Dance Your Style West USA Qualifier, it felt like the perfect union of preparation and opportunity.

Despite all that training and preparation, Sanaphav, known as JREAMZ, was shocked when she walked away champion of the West Qualifier on August 9 at The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix. The prize? Advancement to the National Final in San Francisco on August 23.

“I never thought this moment would come,” Sanaphav said.

Doors opened for the sold-out event at 3 p.m. Fans wore their best hip-hop-inspired fits: jorts, graphic tees, sports jerseys, and fresh p

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