How to Do Basic Shuffles in Tap Dance

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Learn how to shuffle and start tap dancing today!

The shuffle is a basic tap dance move. It uses two simple steps and is the basis for many tap routines. If you're interested in tap dancing, learn how to do a basic shuffle. Put on those tap shoes and start dancing!

Things You'll Need

  • Tap shoes
  • Ballet bar
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Instructions

  1. How to Do Basic Shuffles in Tap Dance

    • 1

      Put on your tap shoes and head to a ballet bar. When you're standing at a ballet bar, put your left hand on the bar and shuffle with the right foot, or vice versa for balance.

    • 2

      Scuff your foot forward. Your heel should not touch the ground.

    • 3

      Snap your foot back. This will complete the shuffle. It should be a continuous movement.

    • 4

      Listen to how the step sounds as you shuffle. It should sound like "shuf--fle" as you tap. Say the first syllable as you scuff your foot forward and the last syllable when you snap your foot back.

Tips & Warnings

  • Practice makes perfect. As you continue to practice your shuffles, you'll be able to do them faster and up to speed with the pros in your classes.

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Comments

  • indianchiku101 Nov 05, 2010
    Perfect practice make perfect. :)

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