Build the mechanics your body needs before learning moves.

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• Balance, hops, pivots

• Rhythm + timing basics

• Strength + control

• Intro to the Running Man, Charleston, and T-Step

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👉 Best for true beginners or anyone who feels “awkward” starting out

Learn the core shuffle vocabulary and start linking movement. This is the standard starting point after On-Ramp.

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• Running Man, Charleston, T-Step, Polly Pocket, Crisscross

• Transitions + combinations

• Intro to freestyle

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👉 You’ll stop “following” and start understanding

A different approach to shuffle — reduced impact, grounded, and controlled.

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• Modified set of foundations (low impact moves only)

• Minimal jumping and joint load

• Focus on rhythm, control, and flow

 

👉 Best if you want to learn shuffle with less strain on your body

Not all foundational moves are taught — this is a separate training path.

This is where your dancing starts to feel real. This is the required next step after Foundations.

 

• Back Steps, Y-Step, Side Charleston, Gallop, Jog

• Direction changes + angles

• Faster combos + stamina

 

👉 Required for the Advancement Retreat + next-level training

Build flow, control, and combo mastery. For dancers continuing the standard shuffle path.

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• Variations across foundational moves

• More complex transitions and combinations

• Musicality and freestyle development

 

👉 Level 2 qualifies you for the retreat — this builds the confidence and flow to thrive in it.

For dancers ready to shift into a lighter, faster, bounce-driver style.

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• Quick, reactive footwork

• Minimal travel, constant transitions

• Ball-of-foot control and rebound

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👉 This is a different style of shuffle — not a continuation