---
title: "Shag Basic - Shuffle Basic · Nicholas Tapia"
canonical: "https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-shuffle-basic/"
tags: "shag, public"
diataxis: "reference"
source: "@Nicholas Tapia"
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Library · shag basics reference

# Shag Basic - Shuffle Basic

Definition: Free foot slides behind during the slow, articulating to about the ball of the foot, making the "shuffle" sound.

[Video: https://dance.nicktapia.com/media/PXL_20260416_161611908~3.mp4]

In video: @Nicholas Tapia

See also:

-   [shuffle vs arthur murray vs stab](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shuffle-vs-arthur-murray-vs-stab/index.md)
-   [Why I Suggest the Shuffle Basic First](https://dance.nicktapia.com/why-i-suggest-the-shuffle-basic-first/index.md)

## More shag basics reference

-   [Shag Basic - Arthur Murray Basic](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-arthur-murray-basic/index.md)
-   [Shag Basic - Brush and Stab](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-brush-and-stab/index.md)
-   [Shag Basic - Chugs](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-chugs/index.md)
-   [Shag Basic - Heels Up Basic Tom Gallagher](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-heels-up-basic-tom-gallagher/index.md)
-   [Shag Basic - Hitch Kick](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-hitch-kick/index.md)
-   [Shag Basic - Hook Basic](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-hook-basic/index.md)
-   [Shag Basic - Jig Kick](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-jig-kick/index.md)
-   [Shag Basic - Stab Basic](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-stab-basic/index.md)
-   [Styles of the Shag Basic](https://dance.nicktapia.com/styles-of-the-shag-basic/index.md)