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title: 14 Shuffle in the Shoulders
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches how to incorporate the shuffle rhythm into shoulder movements while maintaining a basic step, aiming to enhance dance fluidity and reduce robotic appearance.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Imagine strings pulling your scapula down repeatedly to initiate the shoulder shuffle.
- Keep your neck long to avoid tension while performing the shoulder movements.
- Start with either the right or left shoulder, as it doesn't matter for this exercise.
- Practice walking around the room while maintaining the basic step and shoulder shuffle.
- Breathe out to relax and improve dance flow during the shuffle.
- If you get lost, go back to walking without the shuffle to regain composure.

##REMEMBER
- The shoulder shuffle should not affect your footwork; keep the same stepping quality.
- Focus on moving from a robotic to a more dancer-like appearance with practice.
- Integrate the shuffle rhythm on top of the basic step without changing foot movements.
- Maintain consistency in shoulder and foot coordination to avoid losing the rhythm.
- Use the imagery of pulled strings to guide the down motion in the shoulders.
- Practice with music to enhance timing and feel of the blues shuffle.
