

WHAT IS SHUFFLE DANCE???-
Shuffle dance is a type of dance without lifting the feet completely clear of the ground.
The shuffle dance was originally an Australian tribal dance, but recently teenagers have adapted it as a street dance.There are lots of shuffle competitions that are held either in a big stadium,on a street or usually in the city centres.
The main shuffle in Australia is called "The Melbourne Shuffle"The basis of the Melbourne Shuffle has traditionally been footwork performed by combining some basic steps. Shuffling on spot is used for different reasons. A Shuffler using this step can conserve energy for a few moments prior to a change in beat and pattern of music. A Shuffler may step back and allow another dancer to take centre stage meanwhile shuffling on spot. Arm movements come into play more often while in this step as it allows the dancer to express a connection with the music as to the beat with the feet.
Shuffle in a triangular pattern is a very energetic step which can be performed with great flair.The modern shuffler usually performs around 5 different moves while shuffling:
The running man is the most popular move where the shuffler "runs" on the spot. One foot is lifted from standing position and placed in front while the other slides back, then the foot at the back is lifted up into the standing position while the forward foot slides into the standing position and the process is repeated to the beat.This is also known as the two-step technique.
Slides, where the shuffler normally slides left and right occasionally, the slide is usually and long "glide" along the dance floor and is mostly followed by a spin.
Spins can be normal or inverted. A normal spin meaning you lift one foot from standing position and use it to propel your body in a clockwise direction. An inverted spin is the opposite, where you lift one foot from standing position and use it to propel yourself in an anticlockwise direction. Both spins are common and are incorporated into the shuffle.Spin jumps also are quite popular amongst shufflers.
Kicks are done with one foot while the other is used to shuffle along to one side. Kicks can be low (kick at the ground) and high (kicking up to their waists). The point of kicking is to look balanced and controlled, so when kicking multiple times shufflers prefer not to bend their knees while their leg is in the air.
Dance moves from other styles such as mimeing, popping, locking, liquiding, running man and breaking can also be incorporated into shuffling.
Phats (like above picture) are the traditional Melbourne Shuffle dance pants.They were created by Melbourne's underground arts and fashion communities in the early 1990's, at the same time as the Shuffle was being created. Usually the one wearing the Phats was the one who made them. They were unique one of a kind designs, wearable art and collectable.Phats are instantly recognisable to others around the world, identifying the wearer is a proud shuffler.