Level 1: Foundations (Fall)

Service Description

Build your foundation with six progressive weeks of live online shuffle classes. Each session builds on the last, combining technique, rhythm, and flow — all in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Each class is 90 minutes. Weekly Focus: ⭐ Week 1 — Mechanics Platform Build core shuffle mechanics through perch/landing, pivoting, scissor split, Running Man timing, and Charleston flare drills to establish rhythm, balance, and control. ⭐ Week 2 — Charleston Integration Learn the forward and back Charleston with smooth transitions and begin combining Charleston with the Running Man in structured 8-count phrases. ⭐ Week 3 — Lateral Travel & T-Step Develop side travel and pivot clarity with the T-Step, linking it into Running Man and Charleston combinations for greater directional awareness. ⭐ Week 4 — Angles & The Polly Pocket Introduce Shaper Running Man and Polly Pocket to add dimension to your foundations. Continue wit ⭐ Week 5 — Flat-footed perches, Crisscross & Friends Explore flat-footed moves, including the Crisscross, the W-Step, and the Diamond Step. Integrate with Charleston transitions to build movement contrast, smoother flow, and longer directional combo patterns. ⭐ Week 6 — Graduation Choreo & Tempo Learn and perform a structured 16-count choreography using chunking strategies while practicing tempo progression and full-combo execution. Please note: This course is not recorded. Foundations is a live, interactive class focused on learning shuffle technique through guided practice and in-the-moment feedback rather than lecture or replay-based instruction.