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My Shuffle Dance Story
I discovered shuffle dancing at 54, just one year after my first knee replacement. Like many, I first saw it on social media and immediately thought: I'm too old, too broken, too unfit, and too uncoordinated for such an intense dance style.
But I couldn't stop watching. One day, I decided to try just one move—the Polly Pocket. It was so fun that I tried another. And another.
Two years later, shuffle dancing has transformed my life. Now, my mission is to inspire and help other midlifers discover what I have: it's never too late to move your body in ways that bring you joy.
I've created hundreds of beginner-level tutorials that are available on my social media platforms. My content will always be free. However, if you feel you need more immersive instruction, please join me at one of my workshops or request an online Zoom lesson.
LET'S SHUFFLE!
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"I just took an online, one-on-one Shuffle Dance lesson from Shanon Hunt of Midlife Shuffle fame. It was absolutely WONDERFUL! Shanon is a Five-Star Teacher all the way!
If you are in doubt about taking a class from her... throw those doubts out and "Jump In!" What a treat it was to work with this Master Teacher! She made me feel great and immediately improved my technique with her insightful suggestions. I am signing up for an entire series of practice sessions before too many more people discover her and her calendar gets too full! In fact, I almost don't want to tell you what a wonderful teacher she is for that very reason!!! With respect to her class, this woman is the real deal!"
- Brad H.
Knoxville TN
"I first saw shuffle dancing on Instagram and thought it looked so cool. I started following Midlife Shuffle tutorials on Instagram and YouTube and found them so clear to follow and the tips on how to get started invaluable. When I found out that Shanon was doing online lessons I signed up straight away.
I love our weekly lessons and the follow up email with my homework! As a beginner with no previous dance experience Shanon has guided me through the process - me in the UK and her in the US, thanks to technology! I hope one day to be able to dance with her in person but in the meantime will continue with the lessons proving that mid 50s gals can shuffle!"
- Kirsty T.
United Kingdom
"I signed up for shuffle dance lessons with Midlife Shuffle looking for two simple things—joy and a good sweat. What I didn’t expect was how much more I would gain. Not only has my energy increased, but I feel younger, more confident, and more me than I have in years. My teenager now calls me a “baddie,” and my spouse’s jaw literally dropped when I showed off my first combo.
Shanon is an incredible teacher—methodical, intuitive, and genuinely supportive. She knows exactly when to challenge me and when to give me space to rest. Her ability to meet me where I am, while still encouraging growth, has made all the difference.
Taking a chance on something completely new in midlife was a little scary, but I’m so glad I did. It’s not just about dance—it's about waking up parts of myself I thought were long gone. I can't wait to see where this shuffle journey takes me next."
- Sara K
Denver, CO