Shuffle dance is a rising dance style that has been gaining increasing popularity over the last few years: it's about flowing with all your body, footwork and energy! Perfect for people who love to move and express themselves.
This 4-week introductory course to shuffle foundations and fundamentals is organised to get you acquainted with all the main steps and start building your flow! By the end of the course you can expect to groove and freestyle with the foundations you've learned. Each class will be focused on some specific steps and you're going to assimilate everything at a perfect learning pace, with lots of time to drill each move.
YOU'LL LEARN
- Foundation shuffle dance steps
- Fundamental technique for each step
- Variations and combos
- Short choreographies
- Freestyle and flow tips and grooves
- A longer choreography on the last class of the course to put together everything you've learned!
WHAT TO BRING
- Water! Shuffle is like cardio, so we're going to hydrate a lot
- Comfortable shoes such as trainers or sneakers. You might find some steps harder if your shoes have a lot of grip on the floor, so make sure you're wearing supportive footwear.
- Comfortable clothing.
SCHEDULE
This Shuffle dance class for beginners is 4 weeks long, with 1 class per week on Sunday (4 classes all together). Each class is 60 minutes long and held by Chiara Gala at Pineapple Dance Studios.
Course start date: 11th May 2025
Timings: Sundays 5.15 - 6.15pm (60 minutes)
1st Class: Sunday 11th May
2nd Class: Sunday 18th May
3rd Class: Sunday 25th May
4th Class: Sunday 1st June
Price: £59
ABOUT CHIARA GALA
Chiara is a professional shuffle dancer with over 6 years of experience in the dance community. She made her mark at London Fashion Week 2021, where she performed for Cyberdog on their runway in Camden Town.
In addition to her work in fashion, Chiara has toured the UK as a stage dancer with American singer and producer Joey Suarez, showcasing her skills on stages across the country. On Sundays, she can be found dancing around iconic spots in London with UK Shuffle Dance, sharing her passion for shuffle dancing with others and inspiring people to join in on the fun.
As a dedicated instructor, Chiara is committed to helping her students discover the joy of shuffle dance while honing their technique and rhythm.