That versatility is always rooted in one thing, though: Exactly what she likes. “I have a core of what I like and who I am,” says Lopez. “I like classy, but I like it to be sexy, and I like to feel confident. I have a little bit of Bronx in me, but I also have a lot of couture in me, too. I love the classics. It’s just a mix of everything I’ve been exposed to throughout the years.”
And the star has been exposed to a lot. She’s a clothing designer, an actress, a singer, a producer, a mom — but before all of that, she was a dancer, and that’s why she’s so excited about World of Dance. “I started as a dancer, and I understand what it means to struggle as a dancer,” she says. “It’s all about letting dancers be the stars of the show, and giving them an amazing opportunity. I think they’re the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry — people don’t understand how much hard work, disciple, and passion go into it.”
Since she understands the trials firsthand she wanted to shine a spotlight on it. “Dancing informs everything I do in my life, and I’m so grateful to call myself a dancer,” she says.
So grateful, in fact, that when she’s not dancing during her work day in her Las Vegas residency or at a shoot, she keeps it up in her personal life too. “I work out with Tracy Anderson, which is a mix of dance and heat and all that kind of thing,” she says. “I also like to workout with Gunnar Peterson and David Kirsch, so I can get my circuit training in. I don’t like to get stuck on one thing.”
And when it comes to her beauty routine, she’s all about the basics. “It’s all about a sunscreen, and you have to give yourself a lot of moisture and hydration. Drink water, wear sunscreen every day and take care of yourself — that’s when you’ll feel really good.”
This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.