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

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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 with the house music she loves. Over time, dancing became more than just a hobby—it turned into a passion for learning, growing, and getting lost in the flow. She’s practiced endlessly and learned from shuffle instructors all over the world—California, D.C., Russia, Spain, France, and Canada. Her style is a mix of shuffling and cutting shapes, with hints of hip hop, jazz funk, and waacking. A big highlight for Katia recently was performing on stage at Departed, a huge house music party in Philly. It’s exciting to see shuffle dancing grow in the city, and she’s thrilled to be part of that wave by teaching this beginner class and helping more people discover the joy of shuffling!

She has been teaching sold-out Shuffle series at Mishana Philly since January 2025.


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

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