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House & Shuffle Dance Courses

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Shuffle Dance Beginners

Build solid footwork, clean transitions, and confident musicality in a high-energy, beginner-friendly class. You’ll learn the essential Shuffle steps and how to connect them into smooth, satisfying combos - while picking up a touch of House style to level up your groove and rhythm.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Find your rhythm, build your footwork and experience the energy of Shuffle Dance in a fun, uplifting beginner class.

  • Learn Shuffle Dance in a supportive beginner-friendly environment
  • Build confidence moving to upbeat house and dance music
  • Develop quick footwork, rhythm, coordination and stamina
  • Explore signature Shuffle steps at an accessible pace
  • Improve musicality and confidence dancing with the beat
  • Learn short combinations that help your movement feel more fluid
  • Enjoy an energising dance class that feels social, expressive and fun
  • Feel more confident continuing with House, Shuffle or other street dance styles
Shuffle Foundations

Learn the basic principles of Shuffle Dance, building confidence with rhythm, footwork and movement quality.

Signature Footwork

Explore key Shuffle steps and patterns, broken down clearly so you can build speed and control gradually.

Rhythm and Musicality

Develop confidence moving with the beat, improving timing, coordination and musical awareness.

Stamina and Coordination

Build stamina and coordination through upbeat drills designed to help your movement feel sharper and more controlled.

Dance Combinations

Put steps together into short combinations, helping you connect footwork with flow, rhythm and style.

Freestyle Confidence

Explore simple freestyle moments that help you relax, find your own groove and enjoy the music.

Want to learn more?

Keep building your confidence on the dance floor. Continue with our improver Shuffle Dance classes or explore other street and commercial dance styles to develop your technique, musicality and performance skills.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
29 Jul 2026 - 02 Sep 2026
Wed
18:15-19:45
6 weeks
Natalia Ford
The Place
£138.00
29
Jul
29 Jul 2026 - 02 Sep 2026
£138.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:15-19:45
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Natalia Ford
Venue: The Place

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CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Master foundational Shuffle & Shapes footwork including the Running Man, T-Step, Charleston, and core Shapes basics
  • Understand key transitions that connect steps with flow, control, and direction changes
  • Explore variations of the core steps so your dancing looks more natural and personal
  • Develop musicality so you can hit beats with confidence and stay in sync with the music
  • Build stamina and coordination through drills, repetition, and progressive combos
  • Incorporate introductory House elements to strengthen your groove, bounce, and rhythm
  • Perform a high-energy combo that brings everything together with confidence
  • Warm up safely using dynamic stretching and mobility work to support your body as you train

BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS COURSE

You’ll leave with more than “new moves” - you’ll build skills that make dancing feel easier and more enjoyable:

Confidence on the dancefloor: you’ll know what to do and how to keep moving
Better coordination + control: cleaner footwork, sharper timing, smoother transitions
Stronger musicality: learn how to listen, react, and move with the music
Improved fitness: stamina, agility, and leg endurance built naturally through training
A foundation you can build on: perfect if you want to continue into more advanced Shuffle/House training later

🎭
Beginner-friendly coaching
Clear breakdowns, supportive guidance, and zero judgement
🎵
Musicality built in
Learn to hit beats and ride rhythms - so steps feel effortless.
📋
Footwork that flows
Transitions, variations, and combos that connect your movement
📍
The Place

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Master foundational Shuffle & Shapes footwork including the Running Man, T-Step, Charleston, and core Shapes basics
  • Understand key transitions that connect steps with flow, control, and direction changes
  • Explore variations of the core steps so your dancing looks more natural and personal
  • Develop musicality so you can hit beats with confidence and stay in sync with the music
  • Build stamina and coordination through drills, repetition, and progressive combos
  • Incorporate introductory House elements to strengthen your groove, bounce, and rhythm
  • Perform a high-energy combo that brings everything together with confidence
  • Warm up safely using dynamic stretching and mobility work to support your body as you train

BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS COURSE

You’ll leave with more than “new moves” - you’ll build skills that make dancing feel easier and more enjoyable:

Confidence on the dancefloor: you’ll know what to do and how to keep moving
Better coordination + control: cleaner footwork, sharper timing, smoother transitions
Stronger musicality: learn how to listen, react, and move with the music
Improved fitness: stamina, agility, and leg endurance built naturally through training
A foundation you can build on: perfect if you want to continue into more advanced Shuffle/House training later

🎭
Beginner-friendly coaching
Clear breakdowns, supportive guidance, and zero judgement
🎵
Musicality built in
Learn to hit beats and ride rhythms - so steps feel effortless.
📋
Footwork that flows
Transitions, variations, and combos that connect your movement

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

Natalia Ford
Natalia Ford

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Master foundational Shuffle & Shapes footwork including the Running Man, T-Step, Charleston, and core Shapes basics
  • Understand key transitions that connect steps with flow, control, and direction changes
  • Explore variations of the core steps so your dancing looks more natural and personal
  • Develop musicality so you can hit beats with confidence and stay in sync with the music
  • Build stamina and coordination through drills, repetition, and progressive combos
  • Incorporate introductory House elements to strengthen your groove, bounce, and rhythm
  • Perform a high-energy combo that brings everything together with confidence
  • Warm up safely using dynamic stretching and mobility work to support your body as you train

BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS COURSE

You’ll leave with more than “new moves” - you’ll build skills that make dancing feel easier and more enjoyable:

Confidence on the dancefloor: you’ll know what to do and how to keep moving
Better coordination + control: cleaner footwork, sharper timing, smoother transitions
Stronger musicality: learn how to listen, react, and move with the music
Improved fitness: stamina, agility, and leg endurance built naturally through training
A foundation you can build on: perfect if you want to continue into more advanced Shuffle/House training later

🎭
Beginner-friendly coaching
Clear breakdowns, supportive guidance, and zero judgement
🎵
Musicality built in
Learn to hit beats and ride rhythms - so steps feel effortless.
📋
Footwork that flows
Transitions, variations, and combos that connect your movement