Let us shuffle for you

The beats pulse in your chest,
The excitement tingles all the way to your toes.
The energy filling the room is as undeniable as the sense that
you’ve finally found a place where you belong.

We want to take you on this electrifying journey home, if you’re ready.

Shuffle dancing is more than just a few footwork moves - it’s rhythm & groove, it’s pushing yourself further than you thought possible, and it’s passion with a whole lot of personality. A dance style with no boundaries, shuffling offers you an experience that can be hard to find elsewhere - pure freedom of expression, and permission to be YOU in whatever way you want.

We fell in love with this style, and we hope that what we show you on September 14th will help you fall in love too <3

Your journey starts on September 14th,
at 7pm sharp….

Venue: Washington Hall
153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(Scroll down for event logistics info)

6:30pm - Doors Open

7pm - Show starts!

Our opening presentation will help you dig into the culture of this underground style as you learn about where it came from, how it evolved over time, and what is going on in the culture today.

Then, prepare to be dazzled by a multitude of shuffle performers!

See for yourself what the hype is all about as you take in the moment, watching a variety of shuffle styles and stories unfold before your eyes.

7:40pm

Enjoy a brief intermission, grab some snacks or kava (provided by Fit BAR) from the concession stand.

8:30pm

Time to get the party started (and maybe try out some of the moves you’ve been watching all night, if you’re feeling inspired)!

Our DJ’s will serenade you with beats so good, you can’t help but move and groove as you mingle and connect with our shuffle fam.

10pm - Head home feeling inspired, excited, and high on life. We can’t wait to see you again soon at a class or meetup <3

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping to make tonight possible!

Check out these amazing local organizations to learn more :)

  • MISSION

    206 Universal is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible spaces while serving communities through the upliftment, preservation, and celebration of Hip Hop culture.

    VISION

    206 Universal aims to create a community and culture of unity, service, self-determination and justice.

    MANTRA

    Uplift | Preserve | Celebrate

  • With over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, Michael Redhawk brings an unmatched level of artistry, precision, and global influence to every client experience.

    His philosophy is that hair should embrace your natural beauty - tailored to complement your bone structure, skin tone, and lifestyle. Michael’s mission is simple: to help every person feel confident, radiant, and unapologetically themselves.

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    Whether you’re looking for THC, CBD, CBG, or CBN, rest assured Smokiez will have something for you.

  • Dr. Blackham specializes in primary care with a focus on women’s health, hormone balancing, digestive health, and pelvic health, recognizing the strong connection between these systems. She offers holistic personalized care, addressing root causes through a combination of conventional and naturopathic approaches, including nutrition recommendations, herbal medicine, pharmaceutical medications, lifestyle counseling, pelvic floor therapy, and both conventional and specialty lab testing. Her goal is to empower patients and provide comprehensive care that meets individual health needs.

  • Hotworx is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio that offers HOT: Pilates, Yoga, Row, Cycle, Core, and much more! The infrared heat offers many benefits including faster calorie burn, offering more workout in less time.

  • This Pacific Northwest specialty donut shop is on the cutting edge of organic plant-based baking. Producing all of their own donut mixes and glazes from scratch using organic ingredients, they strive to be mindful and respectful of people, the environment, and the community.

  • Located in a prime spot, just steps away from the Puget Sound, Surf Ballard is known as Seattle’s premier surf and stand up paddle board shop.

    They have everything you need to take advantage of Washington’s unique waterways, whether you want to walk across the street and take a cruise on one of their stand up paddle boards or drive to the coast for a surf session.

  • It's more than dancing - it's home. Come explore the world of shuffle dance and discover all the cool ways your body can groove in a judgement-free zone where you can feel free to learn, play, grow, connect with friends and express yourself to your favorite beats.

    We offer classes for all skill levels, many styles, and any age. Dance experience not needed, positive vibes required. Can't wait to dance with you!

To keep this event accessible for the entire community, our rsvp is based on a donate-what-you-can system.

Please donate any amount you feel comfortable with. Any excess money goes straight into our scholarship fund to help provide dance opportunities to dancers in need <3

Purchase your RSVP here

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Purchase your RSVP here ⁎

We believe dance is a human right, and no one should be denied access to dance based on finances. We know firsthand the power of community and the freedom a person can gain by learning how to move their bodies. Many of our dancers are here on scholarships because we want everyone to be able to enjoy the magic of movement. Happier people = a better world, in our humble opinion!

We choose to honor our principles and operate this showcase on a donation basis for the same reason - to provide our audience with the opportunity for enrichment, regardless of funds. YCSWU incurs a significant expense producing this event, but to us, the impact is priceless.

Our dancers consistently give us the same feedback:
”This changed my life.”

If you feel able, please consider donating $13 or more to reserve your RSVP for the showcase, and help us change more lives, together <3

TICKETED SEATS ARE NOW SOLD OUT AND ONLINE SALES HAVE CLOSED.

A LIMITED NUMBER OF STANDING-ROOM ONLY TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR, PLEASE BE PREPARED WITH EXACT CASH OR VENMO.

WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!

Where it is and how to get there:

The event will be held at the iconic Seattle staple: Washington Hall
153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Sunday, 9/14
Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7

Seating is limited, arrive early to get a good spot!

Washington Hall, a historic Seattle landmark, has been home to many iconic Seattle cultural moments over its long and storied life, and we are deeply honored to have shuffling welcomed here.

Located near the International District, the venue is accessible via bus and the First Hill Streetcar. There is also a small lot, and street parking surrounding the building. Please plan to arrive early to find parking.

MEET THE DANCERS!

  • Cisco is the founder of You Can Shuffle With Us, which is more than just a dance school - it's a tight-knit community of hundreds of EDM lovers in Seattle.

    Cisco is a self-taught dancer, and has made her way from rewinding YouTube videos over and over while learning in her bedroom, to performing shuffling on stages all over the US at clubs and festivals like Beyond Wonderland and Texas Eclipse Festival.

    Her emphasis in teaching is to create a fun & welcoming environment that feels like home and makes dance accessible to ALL people - especially adults with no prior dance experience - because everyone deserves to have fun & enjoy moving their bodies, regardless of whether they've had formal training or not <3

  • Jackie is a West Coast transplant and East Coast native going into her third year of law school. Raving sparked her love for shuffle, and since she started dancing in June 2024 she hasn’t been able to stop. Outside of school and dance, Jackie is an avid motorcyclist who also enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and immersing herself in The Legend of Zelda.

  • Natalia is a visual artist, muralist and creative from Mexico City, based in Seattle Washington. She’s a lover of music, her poodle dog Oliver, and has been shuffling since the end of 2024. You can check out her work on Instagram @nataliasoteloart and her website linked there. She’s excited to keep improving her dancing skills, and growing in this community!

  • Sarah took her first shuffling class in June 2024 and was immediately hooked. Her favorite move is the running man. When she's not bustin' a move, you can find Sarah building software products for GitLab, bombing trails on her mountain bike, and sewing modern quilts in her at-home studio.

  • Lucky has been shuffling since 2019 and is the cofounder of Main Stage Shufflers, a group bringing shuffle dance to clubs, festivals, and events. Her style is a hybrid blend of fast shapes, intricate footwork, and Melbourne shuffle staples like the T-step and Running Man. She has a lifelong passion for turning music into movement, from childhood choreographer sessions to full-scale performances today. Beyond performing, Lucky also likes to teach shuffling, produces music and is a DJ! She’s a marketing director by day and a proud mom of two, proving that creativity and artistry can thrive alongside family and career.

  • In 2021, Kimmy fell in love with the Running Man. She had always been a dancer, but it wasn’t until she discovered shuffling that her journey truly took off. From dancing alone in her kitchen to performing under festival lights, Kimmy has always been playing with the beats. Her body the instrument, rhythm the guide. She loves freestyling and watching others dance, finding inspiration in every unique style and story the music brings to life.

  • Laura has been shuffling for about two years and loves cutting shapes to vibey upbeat house music. When she’s not shuffling or cuddling her cat, she’s kickboxing and recently also started jiu jitsu.

  • Hi I’m Paige (@shuffle.shenanigans)! I started shuffling in September 2022 and have been obsessed ever since. Besides shuffling, I love exploring the outdoors, dinosaurs, and being creative.

    I recently joined the MainStage Shufflers and am so excited to continue challenging myself as a shuffler.

  • Sammi began shuffling in January 2022, and while dance has been in her life since childhood, she quickly fell in love with the style, music, and vibrant community of shuffle dancers. She is a member of Main Stage Shufflers and combines hybrid elements across EDM dance, gogo, and hip hop into her performance and personal styles. Beyond dancing, Sammi is a dedicated aerospace engineering manager, avid traveler, foodie, and dog mom. You can find Sammi on the dance floor, in a shuffle circle, or on stage.

  • I’ve been shuffling for about 3 years, purely for the joy it brings.

    Dancing to EDM and DnB music lets me express the energy and passion I

    feel when listening to my favorite tracks. Shuffling is my way of

    connecting with the music I love and sharing that vibe with others.

  • Deeksha has been shuffling since 2020, fueled by her love for house music. When she’s not dancing, she’s an engineer by day as well as an avid hiker, working a sweat in solidcore, and unwinding after a long day with some cold kombucha.

  • Leanne only knew how to 2-step until she stumbled upon Cisco’s Beginner’s series in April of 2023. We don’t know if she needed to take the series 5 times, but she did. Through the YCSWU Universe, she discovered DnB Step as a parallel dance style & fell in love with throwing up finger guns. This year she makes a return to the Showcase representing The Stepkids. Now, she knows how to 2-step AND DnB Step.

  • Lena, a Washington native, has loved dancing her whole life and threw herself fully into it a few years ago while living in London. She’s battled on international shuffle stages, taught a class, and loves the incredible community dance brings. This is her first performance and she’s thrilled to step out of her comfort zone and onto the showcase stage!

  • Lily started shuffling classes in April 2025, proudly showed off her new moves at EDC, and strives to continue improving for next year’s festival. Outside of shuffling, Lily leads her own cultural fan dance team that performs at local events and spends her time doing user research for work. She enjoys hiking, gaming, reading, traveling, and exploring food and drink spots.

    See ya on the dance floor!

  • I'm a 31 y/o PNW-born web dev and artist who picked up dancing right before COVID and never looked back. I originally started with breaking but in the past year have been learning other styles like popping, locking and most importantly took my first Shuffling class with YCSWU 6 months ago!

    Dance for me is an outlet for expression and vulnerability that I hope everyone can tap into at some point. When I'm not out in the dance community you can find me reading in a cafe, making 3D art, or learning something cool!

  • Summer Bourn is a movement enthusiast with a lifelong love for dance and physical expression. From cycling to backpacking to yoga, physical expression is how she stays grounded and connected. In 2024, she signed up for a shuffle class with a friend and quickly fell in love with the style and community. For Summer, a perfect day starts with a bike ride, flows into a shuffle class with YouCanShuffleWithUs, and ends with both taking and teaching yoga at the Grinning Yogi in Capitol Hill.

  • Shruti started shuffling 3.5 years ago with YCSWU and fell in love with the creativity and energy that flows through every move. When she's not dancing, she's training AI models, exploring Seattle's coziest cafes, or adding another book to her ever-growing collection (that she’ll “definitely” read). This showcase is her chance to share the pure joy that shuffling brings to her life.

  • Emma grew up in Los Angeles dancing various styles, with hip-hop becoming her main focus. When she wanted to learn how to dance at EDM festivals, she stumbled across the "You Can Shuffle With Us" Instagram page and thought, why not? Four months later, she's been shuffling ever since. When she's not shuffling, you'll probably still find her dancing—whether that's at parties, raves, or traveling for shows. But she's also constantly diving back into old hobbies and picking up new ones: trying restaurants with friends, sketching, reading manga, weightlifting, and more. More realistically though, you won't find her at all—she'll be off exploring somewhere around the world.

  • Katie started shuffling 2.5 years ago in an effort to follow the rules after getting told one too many times that skating is not allowed. Who could outlaw dancing? Her favorite thing about shuffling is when the illusion of weightlessness turns into momentary feelings of genuine levity. She also enjoys skiing and learning new dance skills.

  • I began shuffling around 10 months ago because I saw a few videos and thought it looked cool and quickly got addicted because it’s fun! Started by learning the basics off of YouTube and just freestyling a lot. Found this shuffle community around 5 months ago through a meetup and have met a lot of wonderful shufflers since then!

  • Michal found shuffling through a beginner class nearly 3 years ago, and since then dance has become a major passion in his life. His favorite parts of dance are the sense of community found at meetups and the competitive spirit at dance battles. When he’s not dancing, he’s writing code for Excel at Microsoft or playing board games with friends.

  • Mitali started her dance journey a year ago at the last YCSWU showcase and has since been obsessed with exploring her creativity and personal style through various forms of dance! When she’s not in a studio, you can find her being a code monkey, suffering through grad school, vlogging or growing her alarmingly large houseplant collection

  • Ailee has been practicing shuffling since April! She was thrilled to start in the beginner series and hasn’t stopped since. She loves to integrate her newfound passion of shuffling into her previous hobby of raving and overall love for EDM. When she’s not shuffling or headbanging you can find her on a volleyball court with her amazing friends and family

  • Ha grew up in Chicago where house music was her gateway into the EDM scene. She took her first shuffling class in January 2025 with the intention to reconnect with dancing, an old hobby she stepped away from. She took her first dnb step class shortly after in May and was hooked. You can find Ha bopping around at house and techno shows or festivals. When she’s not following her ears, wherever the music takes her, she’s following her dog’s nose all over the PNW. Together, they work as a team doing scent work.

  • Jen is a Seattle transplant from the Midwest, and ever since her first shuffling class, she has been hooked! Jen loves using dance to connect with her highest self. Besides dancing, she is passionate about working with her blind and DeafBlind clients, empowering them to be independent and working to advocate for better systems. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, teaching new tricks to her pup, cuddling her kitten, connecting with friends, and spending time outside.

  • Sonya stumbled into shuffling last December and hasn’t looked back since. It’s reminded her just how much she loves to dance—and how fun it is to learn something totally new. Outside of shuffling, she enjoys cooking, watching baseball, exploring local cafes, urban hiking, swimming, and sipping cappuccinos. She’s also a big fan of Siberian cats (she has one) and long-haired dachshunds (she wants one). Sonya lives in Bellevue with her husband and their two sons.

  • Janam took his first shuffling class in May 2025 and was instantly hooked. His favorite move is the T-step. When he’s not shuffling, you’ll usually find him exploring other dance styles, cooking, hiking, or diving into a new video game. Always curious, Janam loves discovering new hobbies and experiences!

  • Katy was born and raised in Washington and took her first shuffling class in May 2024. She loves challenging herself by learning new styles and combos. Outside of rehearsals, Katy has been training for a half-marathon (and binge-watching reality TV). She’s excited to be a part of her first showcase!

Meet the DJ’s that are preparing to whisk you away to a state of mind where time doesn’t matter. weaving beats, synths, and energy to cultivate a rhythm and vibe you can get lost in.

Ashwave

A Seattle-based DJ, she seamlessly blends everything from disco to tech house, delivering sets filled with infectious rhythms. With a background as a percussionist, her deep understanding of rhythm is ingrained throughout her music, creating a dynamic and high-energy experience.

mai tai

A longtime raver and house music devotee, Mai Tai took her passion to the decks in 2023! Her sets blend the raw energy of a dance floor veteran with the excitement of a new DJ, making every set a high-energy journey. Driven by a deep love for the music and the culture, she aims to craft unforgettable experiences that keep shufflers moving from start to finish.

How it all went down

8 months planning
35 rehearsals
28 dancers
15 songs choreographed to
8 event sponsors
Countless miles driven
Lot’s of sweat, a couple tears, and even a little blood

All for 1 special night

After years of teaching classes as this community grows and grows,
Seeing their passion become undeniable,
And watching their skills improve to levels that have me screaming hype during their freestyles….

I knew I wanted to create an opportunity for these amazing humans to show off everything they’ve been working so hard on.

Even though most are not in this to become professional dancers, the process of training for a performance provides important benefits to those participating:

  • Motivation to focus, be disciplined, and GROW

  • Bonding time with teammates that creates a deeper sense of community

  • A challenge to step outside of comfort zones and have confidence in their abilities

We’ve had such an unforgettable time preparing for this event. It’s been exciting, heartwarming, humbling at times, and always pushing us to expand.

I’m unbelievably proud of everyone who stepped up to participate, and genuinely committed themselves to the process. The work ethic and excitement they bring only fuels me to do better and create bigger opportunities for them in return.


Love and Light,
-Cisco