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title: 1 Shuffle Footwork I%3A Tap Step
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces the tap step shuffle rhythm as a simple foot variation to practice the blues shuffle, focusing on integrating it into body movement and transitioning from basic steps.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with a tap and a step to establish the shuffle rhythm, practicing with clear weight shifts every beat.
- Imagine your foot gets caught on the floor on the way to the step to help with the tap action.
- Engage your entire body by digging into the ground when stepping to create a distinct shape.
- Practice transitioning from basic steps to the tap step shuffle by changing body shape clearly.
- In partner work, leaders should perform the step clearly in their own body without trying to move the follower.

##REMEMBER
- The shuffle rhythm is a variation of your walk, with weight shifts every beat similar to walking.
- Followers feel the leader's body shape rather than the rhythm itself, allowing them to join the movement independently.
- Transitions involve shifting from two-count weight changes in basics to single-count changes in the shuffle step.
- Practice solo first to fit the step to music, then with a partner in various positions like open, closed, or side-by-side.
