Learn to Dance Shuffle! November 2026: Beginner 1 (Basics), Mishana Philly

This 4-week Beginner 1 (Basics) series is for complete beginners and those who want to refine and practice the basic steps.

For those with experience, we also have Beginner 2 (Progressions).

Learn to Shuffle Dance in Philly! Hop on this wave in our 4-week Beginner 1 (Basics) series! Absolute beginners and dancers of all levels of experience, this is your time to shine! You will learn all the basics, step by step. Whether you're starting fresh, brushing up after learning on your own, or revisiting our first series to perfect your moves, this class is for you!

We’ll build combinations and practice until you’ve got it down. By the end of our 4-week journey, you will embody about 8 moves, and on our final day, we'll combine them into a full choreography to tie it all together!

This is a super fun way to learn something new while getting your heart pumping -- so great for your body and mind, and a great mood booster! Meet new friends who love to dance, and let's get this party started!

Class is expected to sell out, so save your spot asap!
Commit to yourself for the full series, or drop-in when you can!

4-WEEK SERIES

Week 1
* Shuffle history. How to count music (8-counts)
* Shuffling steps: Running Man, Kickback, T-Step
* Learn 8-count combinations combining the steps

Week 2
* Review Week 1 steps & combo
* Shuffle step: Rocking T-step pattern
* Cutting shapes steps: Criss-cross, W-step
* Learn 8-counts combining all moves

Week 3
* Review Week 2 steps & combos
* Cutting shapes: Charleston, Diagonal Running Man
* Learn 8-counts combining all moves

Week 4
* More fun moves & accents to spruce up the final choreography
* Longer choreography showcasing everything you've learned!

JOIN US!
Register here on Humanitix or reach out to pay by cash or app: mary@mishanayoga.com
Register in advance with a current email address to receive the arrival instructions, which will be sent by email before the first class. 

LOCATION
Parking in the lot and garage is free and plentiful. When you pull into the Falls Center complex, you will see a large parking lot and garage to your right. (With Founded and The Preston on your left.) Mishana studio is inside The Preston. 
Register in advance with a current email address to receive the arrival instructions, which will be sent by email before the first class. (Search your email or check your spam folder if you don't see it. And if you still can't find it, email mary@mishanayoga.com)

YOUR TEACHER: Katia Arskaya
Katia started teaching herself to shuffle in November 2018 as a way to connect more deeply with the house music she loves. What began as a hobby quickly grew into one of the biggest passions in her life, and eventually into a love for teaching and sharing the dance with others.

Over the years, Katia has trained with shuffle instructors from across the U.S. and around the world, including teachers from Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, New York, D.C., Russia, Spain, France, and Canada. In 2026, she also attended Shuffleverse in Los Angeles, immersing herself in several days of workshops with dancers and instructors from different styles and backgrounds.

One of Katia’s favorite things about learning from so many different teachers is discovering that there is rarely only one way to understand a movement. Everyone explains technique a little differently, and she brings that into her own teaching by offering students multiple ways to understand weight shifting, rhythm, technique, transitions, and sequencing until something finally clicks in their own body.

Katia has been teaching sold-out Shuffle series at Mishana Philly since January 2025, and more than 200 students have now come through her beginner classes. Watching people go from their very first Running Man to confidently dancing full sequences has become one of the most fulfilling parts of her life.

And somewhere along the way, the classes became much more than classes. Students have become friends, going out together, practicing outside the studio, and even traveling to festivals as a shuffle fam.

For Katia, dance is a way to get out of the head and into the body, connect with music, and experience movement more fully. She is passionate about continuing to grow the shuffle community in Philadelphia and creating a space where people can learn and challenge themselves, let loose, sweat and experience the joy of moving together in sync.


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Yoga & Dance: Group & Private Classes
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Sound Healing & Meditation

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