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title: 4 Step Tap Shuffle%3A Side by Side
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the Step Tap Shuffle variation in side-by-side position, focusing on transitioning from basic steps to forwards and backwards shuffle rhythms.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start the basic step in side-by-side by stepping forwards with the outside leg and then the inside leg.
- Leaders step forwards with the left and back with the right, while followers step forwards with the right and back with the left.
- Lead the movement by swinging the center forwards and backwards first, not by stepping the leg out.
- Practice four basics before transitioning into the shuffle step.
- Maintain the same timing in the transition as in previous lessons, but adjust for forwards and backwards movement.

##REMEMBER
- The body shape and center movement are crucial for leading the shuffle effectively.
- The transition from basic to shuffle step involves the same timing but different directional focus.
- Focus on moving the feet under the center rather than stepping the leg out first.
- This variation builds on previous skills by applying them in a side-by-side context.
