UPCOMING CLASSES:
View the event calendar below for more information, then scroll down to the “Book a Class” section to register.
Financial Limitations?
There are a limited number of TOTALLY FREE scholarship slots available at all of our classes for those who really want to learn but just can’t afford it right now. Please fill out your info and we will contact you to let you know if your desired class has an opening!
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Book a class.
Class will be held at:
Dance Underground
340 15th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112
Class will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, 9/1 - 7:30-9pm
Tuesday, 9/8 - 7:30-9pm
Tuesday, 9/15 - 7:30-9pm
Tuesday, 9/22 - 7:30-9pm
Prerequisites for this series- NONE!
If you have never shuffled before, this is the program for you. Designed with total beginners in mind, we move really slow and break everything down in detail for you to make sure you are able to understand the concepts fully. Many people come to this series with no prior dance background at all and they are very successful, so if you’re feeling nervous to try.. don’t be :)
If you have more shuffle experience than a total beginner, but still don’t feel ready for int/adv classes, this series is great for you too. We always teach more advanced moves/modifications/concepts for those who feel ready for a new challenge!
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Topics covered in this program will include:
-Foundations of Melbourne Shuffle
-Foundations of Cutting Shapes (UK style of shuffling)
-How to transition from move to move in order to create combos and freestyle
-How to make the moves look clean and smooth
-A choreography to put all the skills you learn together into a routine you can show off!
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Bring water! The studio does not have a water fountain, and you will need to stay hydrated during class :)
Wear breathable clothing like what you would wear to the gym, and comfortable sneakers with a smooth bottom (not too grippy like running shoes).
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There are no refunds for missed classes. Once the reservation has been purchased, it is the students responsibility to arrive at class and be on time. Missed time will not be made up in order to keep the rest of the class moving on schedule.
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Class will be held on:
Wednesday, 9/9 | 7:30-9pm
Wednesday, 9/16 | 7:30-9pm
Wednesday, 9/23 | 7:30-9pm
The location for all classes will be:
Dance Underground
340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Prerequisites for this series: If you’ve already taken the Beginner (intro) series, or you are independently already comfortable with the basic steps like Running Man, T-Step, Charleston, and X-Step, you are ready to join Building Blocks!
Building Blocks is the next step after the Intro series, created for dancers who know the basic steps but freeze up when the music starts and it’s actually time to DANCE. Each month rotates through a different building block of dance confidence: Make It Yours (turning your moves into your moves), Link It Up (smoothing out the transitions and finding creative connections to help you flow), and Find Your Pocket (learning to listen and respond to the music in your own way). Take them in any order! Each month stands on its own, and together they combine to build your own unique shuffle personality.
Find Your Pocket
You know the moves. You’ve got some variations under your belt. You can link them together and dance your way through the basics... Now it's time to actually feel the music.
Find Your Pocket is for rising beginner shufflers who are past the "how do I transition?” stage and are ready to let the music lead. This month we will go beneath the surface of your dancing and dig into beat structure, musical layers, and the subtle shifts in texture and timing that turn a sequence of moves into something that actually feels like dancing.
What You'll Learn
✅How to find and follow the 8-count so you always know where you are in the music
✅What musical layers are and how to respond to them in your movement
✅What textures are and how to use them to shift the dynamics, aesthetic, and feeling of your shuffle
✅Strategies for creating "wow" moments, getting back on beat, and building a flow that could go on forever
✅ Cultural context and insight into both Melbourne Shuffle & Cutting Shapes styles
This series is about learning to listen, and letting the music tell you what to do next. As with every series in the Building Blocks program, it goes deeper than the dance moves - we will address you and your dance wholistically. You’ll learn how to move with confidence, how to practice, how to care for your body, and cultivate the mindset that will carry you through your dance journey with strength, integrity, creativity, and JOY
Come with a learner’s mentality, ready to ask questions and experiment and have breakthroughs and discover new pieces of yourself you didn’t know were there! I am so excited to dance with you and help you flourish :)
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BRING WATER (there’s no water fountain) - and wear comfortable gym clothes.
There is a mixture of free and paid street parking surrounding the studio.
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There are no refunds for missed classes. Once the reservation has been purchased, it is the student’s responsibility to arrive at class and be on time. Missed time will not be made up, in order to keep the rest of the class moving on schedule.
This one's for the shufflers who are ready to push. If you feel confident with your foundations and are ready for the next level, come challenge yourself with a high-energy choreo full of Shapey goodness.
Rif is going to take us through a full piece, start to finish - expect fast footwork, fresh combos to switch up what you’re used to, and the opportunity to challenge what you think you're capable of. This choreo is about expanding your vocabulary, discovering new pathways in your body, and walking out with something you're genuinely proud of.
What to Expect:
👟A complete choreographed piece built for int/adv dancers looking to sink deeper into shapes technique and expression
👟High-energy combos that push your speed, precision, and range
👟New movement vocabulary and pathways you can carry into your freestyle
👟A breakdown process that makes learning complex sequences feel like a fun challenge with friends
👟The satisfaction of pulling it all together by the end of class
We will start slow and increase the speed as class goes to support intermediate shufflers along the way, and push our advanced shufflers to their limits by the end too.
Come ready to be challenged, to grow, to enjoy the process, and to probably laugh at yourself a few times. By the end, you'll have something to show for it, even if you don’t nail the whole choreo.
About Your Instructor:
Rif began his shuffle journey at Cisco’s class in 2023 and dove in head first, immediately jumping into dance training across multiple styles and genres and pushing himself into the spaces of performance and battling. His style is a unique blend of shuffle and shapes with hip hop swag, and his energy, joy, and passion for dance is extremely contagious. His feet FLY and yours will be too when you come to class and soak up all the crazy combos he has to offer.
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The class will be held on:
Saturday, 9/19 | 11am-12:30pm
The class will be held at:
Dance Underground
340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Prerequisites for this class are:
None, absolute beginners are welcome
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BRING WATER (there’s no water fountain) - and wear comfortable gym clothes.
Parking is available on the surrounding streets (a mixture of free and paid), and there is a paid lot directly across the street from the studio.
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There are no refunds for missed classes. Once the reservation has been purchased, it is the student’s responsibility to arrive at class and be on time. Missed time will not be made up, in order to keep the rest of the class moving on schedule.
Class will be held on:
Tuesday, 9/29 | 7:30-9p
Class will be held at:
Dance Underground
340 15th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112
About the class:
Get ready to challenge your speed, your dexterity, and your ability to drop into the music and truly express the vibe. This choreo is for those ready to work on new combos that might not come easily, but that feel amazing once they click. For everyone in their TRAINING era - come ready to work, play, and celebrate your successes along the way. This will be attainable to my Intermediate level dancers throughout the class when we are dancing to a slower tempo, and will challenge all the Advanced baddies once we start drilling it at speed closer to the end.
It’s been several months since I offered an advanced choreo and I am so excited to share this energy and commitment to our dance together. See you in the stu!
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BRING WATER - There is no water fountain at the studio and you will want to stay hydrated!
A mixture of free and paid street parking surrounds the studio, and there is a lot available for paid parking right across the street.
There are no refunds, however, ticket transfers ARE allowed. Once the registration has been made, it is the student’s responsibility to arrive at class and be on time. There will be no makeups for missed time.
Shuffle is demanding on the body, and the more you dance, the more your body needs intentional care to keep up with you.
Deep Stretch + Flexibility for Shufflers is a 90-minute full-body stretch session designed specifically for the way shufflers move. We'll focus on the legs and hips (the engine of everything we do) while giving the whole body a chance to open up, increase range of motion, recover, and reset. Along the way you'll learn about how stretching actually works, so you leave not just feeling better, but understanding your body in a new way.
Whether you are wanting to recover after an intense summer season of dancing, or you've been feeling tight and wanting to open up your movement, this workshop meets you where you are.
What to Expect:
🤸Full-body stretch with a deep focus on hips, legs, and the muscle groups shufflers use most
🤸Education woven throughout - learn what methods the body responds to, and how to build a practice that supports your dancing
🤸A pace that lets you actually arrive in each stretch without rushing
🤸Open to all levels, all bodies, all experience, and movers of all types (even if you’re not a shuffler)
Come ready to slow down, tune in, and take care of the body that takes care of you <3
About Your Instructor:
KP Bueno is a seasoned, multi-talented performer and instructor currently visiting from San Diego. She is a part of the Shuffle performance team Main Stage Shufflers, and has danced at clubs & festivals like EXP Fest and NAF, putting a spotlight on the unique style of Shuffle/GoGo fusion that MSS is known for. In addition to her shuffle pursuits, she is also a trained contortionist, and a pole dance performer/competitor/instructor with a decade of experience. Her teaching style is super encouraging, thorough, and FUN with an emphasis on safety. We are so lucky to have her stop by!
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The class will be held on:
Wednesday, 9/30 | 7:30-9pm
The class will be held at:
Dance Underground
340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Prerequisites for this class are:
None, absolute beginners are welcome
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BRING WATER (there’s no water fountain) - and wear comfortable gym clothes.
Parking is available on the surrounding streets (a mixture of free and paid), and there is a paid lot directly across the street from the studio.
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There are no refunds for missed classes. Once the reservation has been purchased, it is the student’s responsibility to arrive at class and be on time. Missed time will not be made up, in order to keep the rest of the class moving on schedule.
Give your loved one the gift of confidence, joy, community, and health this year :)
Whether they have “learn to shuffle” on their new year’s resolutions, or maybe they are looking for a place to make friends in Seattle…
Supporting them by giving a shuffle class gift card is an investment in their wellbeing that’s WAYYY more meaningful than scrolling page after page on Amazon looking for something that “speaks to you.”
These gift cards can be used to purchase any shuffle class (single or series), or private lesson package.
The lowest amount is $30 which is the cost of a single class. If you would like to purchase a gift card with a lower amount, please reach out via email to hello@shuffleandshapes.com to get set up with that!
COME DANCE WITH US - YOU BELONG HERE -
COME DANCE WITH US - YOU BELONG HERE -
Check out these videos of some of our classes:
Advanced Cutting Shapes Choreography
Beginner Mixed Styles Choreography
This is a free shuffle meetup we held at a studio. It started with a short class, and then we had DJ’s play for 2 hours while we practiced and hung out :)
Intermediate Mixed Styles Choreography
we honestly believe that with practice and guidance, anyone can learn how to dance,
& We would be honored to help show you a little bit of what you are capable of (you badass, you)!
these classes are a judgement-free zone where everyone will accept you and hype you up, no matter the level you're at.
If you would like to stay up to date with the latest available class and lesson times, please sign up for our monthly newsletter by entering your email into the form at the bottom of the page. we send the schedule out once a month, and newsletter subscribers get first dibs on the slots before we make any public announcements.
Pre-Beyond Wonderland Shuffle Workshop (Beginner)
This is a beginner shuffle workshop for anyone who likes looking cool and listening to house music. Come learn some moves to show off at Beyond Wonderland that will impress all your friends.
June Int/Adv Shuffle Series
This intermediate/advanced shuffle series is designed to follow up the beginner series and will help you build on all the moves and concepts you learned to start freestyling like a boss and getting your dance up to speed!
June Beginner Shuffle Series
This beginner shuffle series will teach you all the basics you need to know to get started on your shuffle journey! Also suitable for those who already know some shuffle moves (or have been through the beginner series before) but would like to refine their moves a bit more :)
May Int/Adv Shuffle Series
This intermediate/advanced shuffle series is designed to follow up the beginner series and will help you build on all the moves and concepts you learned to start freestyling like a boss and getting your dance up to speed!
May Beginner Class Series
This beginner shuffle dance series will teach you everything you need to know to get started on your shuffle journey, or build on the foundations you already have a head-start on!
Intro to DnB Step
This is an Intro to DnB Step workshop that will teach everything you need to know to get started with stepping! DnB Step is NOT the same as shuffling, but a lot of the moves and concepts can translate between styles, so this is a great way to add to your “dance vocabulary” and level up your shuffling as well :)
Atlanta Shuffle Workshop
This is a 3 hour shuffle workshop for ALL LEVELS beginner-advanced.
Int/Advanced Choreography Class
This is an intermediate/advanced level shuffle dance class in Seattle.
April Beginner Class Series
This beginner shuffle dance series will teach you everything you need to know to get started on your shuffle journey, or build on the foundations you already have a head-start on!
Int/Advanced Technique and Flow Class
This is an intermediate/advanced level shuffle dance class in Seattle.
March Intermediate Shuffle Series
This intermediate shuffle series is designed to follow up the beginner series and will help you build on all the moves and concepts you learned to start freestyling like a boss and getting your dance up to speed!
March Beginner Class Series
This beginner shuffle dance series will teach you everything you need to know to get started on your shuffle journey, or build on the foundations you already have a head-start on!
Intro to DnB Step
This is an Intro to DnB Step workshop that will teach everything you need to know to get started with stepping! DnB Step is NOT the same as shuffling, but a lot of the moves and concepts can translate between styles, so this is a great way to add to your “dance vocabulary” and level up your shuffling as well :)
All-Out Beginner Workshop
This is a 2 hour beginner workshop that will teach you all the basics and have you feeling confident enough to hit the dance floor at your next event :)
Free Shuffle Meetup
This is a social event to learn, practice, have fun, and make friends in the community :)
February Beginner Shuffle Series
This beginner shuffle series will teach you all the basics you need to know to get started on your shuffle journey! Also suitable for those who already know some shuffle moves (or have been through the beginner series before) but would like to refine their moves a bit more :)
Feb Int/Adv Class Series
This intermediate/advanced shuffle class series will focus on smoothing out your moves, hitting musicality, and maintaining clean technique while dancing at speed. Expand your moveset with new footwork combos and have fun dancing with new friends!
Int/Adv Freestyle and Refine Class
This is an intermediate/advanced level shuffle dance class in Seattle.
Int/Advanced Choreography Class
This is an intermediate/advanced level shuffle dance class in Seattle.
January All-Out Beginner Shuffle Series
This beginner shuffle workshop will teach you all the basics you need to know to get started on your shuffle journey!
December Beginner Series
This beginner class series will move slow and show you how to put all the basic shuffle moves together into a cohesive flow.
Int/Advanced Choreography Class
This is an intermediate/advanced level shuffle dance class in Seattle.
November Beginner Workshops
This beginner choreography class will move slow and show you how to put all the basic shuffle moves together into a cohesive flow. Recommended for people who either took a previous TOTAL BEGINNER class, or for people with some dance experience who tend to pick up simple moves after a few tries.
All-Out Beginner Shuffle Workshop
This beginner shuffle workshop will teach you all the basics you need to know to get started on your shuffle journey!
Int/Adv Class Series
This intermediate/advanced shuffle class series will focus on smoothing out your moves, hitting musicality, and maintaining clean technique while dancing at speed. Expand your moveset with new footwork combos and have fun dancing with new friends!
Shuffle Night at Supernova!
Shuffle Night is back at Supernova this month! I’ve teamed up with Shuffle Meetup WA to bring you another fun-filled club night where we take you through a journey. Start with Sage’s shuffle warmup, then learn new moves in my disco-shuffle fusion class, and Kim will hit the decks after that to spin some tunes for us to show off our moves to. Stay all night afterward dancing at Supernova, your ticket to the event gains you entrance to the club!
Intermediate 2-Part Series
This intermediate 2-part class series will focus on new footwork combos and transitions to work into your flow. Week one goes over all the moves slow, week two puts them into a spicy choreography. I’ve never taught these moves before so you definitely don’t want to miss this all new material!
Shuffle Dance Fitness
Shuffle Dance Fitness classes - a new way to get your sweat on in Bellevue. Suitable for all levels, beginner to advanced, these classes will focus on drilling new moves while keeping your heart rate up. Fitness classes will also contain specific strengthening exercises and stretches that will help you become a better shuffler!