15 Slow Quick Quick Shuffle Footwork

COURSE: Rhythm Toolkit

FOCUS: This lesson teaches how to perform the slow quick quick shuffle footwork rhythm, focusing on representing the feel with ball changes and weight transfers.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start with weight on the right foot and step on the one count.
• Perform a ball change on the two and counts, taking the foot slightly back like a pendulum.
• Add more swing on the one and three counts to emphasize the slow quick quick feel.
• Practice the ball change with both legs to build consistency.
• Combine the slow quick quick rhythm with normal basic steps by alternating between them.

REMEMBER:

• Transfer weight fully to the right or left foot during movements to maintain balance.
• Elongate the one and three counts to highlight the slow feel in the rhythm.
• Use this rhythm choice when the music's shuffle is slower for a better fit.
• The slow quick quick rhythm includes an extra step compared to the basic, enhancing the rhythmic variation.