House & Shuffle Dance Course

About this course

These classes examine the relationship between House and shuffle dance through footwork, rhythm and musicality. Sessions combine choreography, improvisation and exercises that build a vocabulary for both styles, while introducing connections with African dance, Tap and Latin influences. Participants also explore the social origins of House and shuffle, including their relationship with surrounding music and cultures. The course includes tutor feedback and covers movement patterns involving footwork, balance, coordination, lower-body strength and core strength.

What you'll learn

• Develop a foundation in House dance vocabulary
• Practise shuffle and House improvisation
• Apply techniques for rhythm and musicality
• Follow choreography involving footwork
• Identify connections between House dance and African, Tap and Latin influences
• Explain aspects of the social and cultural origins of House and shuffle dance

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to learners at all levels and combines choreographed sequences with improvisation and physical exercises. It is a high-impact class involving footwork, movement and work on balance, coordination and strength.

• Suitable for learners across all stated levels
• Involves high-impact physical activity
• Includes both structured choreography and improvisation
• Takes place within a social dance context

Before you go

• Bring water and a towel.
• Wear loose clothing.