7 Shuffle Variation 2： Out and In

COURSE: chicago-triple-vol-ii-improvisation-musicality

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the 'out and in' shuffle variation for Chicago Triple, focusing on footwork, body movement, and musicality.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start with any foot depending on your weight; it's not a rule.
• Take your center back slightly on the 'out' and return to neutral.
• Keep the outs small and under your body, not too wide.
• Finish with weight on the right for leaders and left for followers for easier transition to Chicago Triple.
• Add the shuffle without being too upright; get the body down and butt swinging.
• Practice traveling the shuffle slightly backwards or forwards to vary movement.

REMEMBER:

• The head stays relatively still; the body doesn't travel much, with hips swinging back.
• Maintain a connected, grounded body shape to enhance aesthetic and rhythm.
• You can vary the number of shuffles (e.g., two, four, eight) and change direction anytime.
• Focus on musicality by keeping movements small and in sync with the tempo.