All SHUFFLES classes (except for Baby Broadway) culminate in a fully staged annual production with a unique theme, conceived, directed and choreographed by Broadway professionals, complete with beautiful costumes, original musical arrangements, professional rehearsals, and live music in a union theater.
Tapat SHUFFLES
The TAP program at SHUFFLES, under the direction of Gail P. Crutchfield, focuses on a combination of Broadway-based tap and rhythm tap with a strong emphasis on musicality, and style. SHUFFLES Tap classes are not limited to just dancing, but also focus on all aspects of performance, including singing and acting, together with live music in every class. Students are taught by SHUFFLES’ highly experienced tap faculty.
Classes in the tap program are offered for students ages 3 to 19 and are grouped by age and ability level. A Ballet/Tap Combo class is offered for ages 6-8, which incorporates skills in both disciplines.
Musical Theaterat SHUFFLES
The MUSICAL THEATER program, under the direction of Buddy Crutchfield, hones skills in acting and vocal technique combined with theater dance, using a variety of scripts, styles, and shows. Musical theater classes are taught by a faculty of experienced Broadway actors, directors, choreographers, and musical directors.
Kids Musical Theater NYC are offered for students ages 6 to 19.
Broadway Hip Hopat SHUFFLES
Based on the principals of HIP HOP including popping, locking, and breaking, dancers learn tricks, floorwork, and choreography that meld all three. Students will work on their musicality, strength, choreographic skills, and efficiency in picking up choreography. Each class features an active warm-up, including stretching and learning new tricks.
Hip Hop classes are offered for students ages 7 to 18.
Baby Broadwayat SHUFFLES
A one of a kind program for New York City’s youngest tap and musical theater stars, ages 18 months to 3 years! Start your little one’s dance journey on the right foot—with tap shoes!
Tap provides the perfect foundation to introduce your little one to the world of dance and musical theater for the very first time in a nurturing and fun-focused environment. Explore rhythm and musicality in this 45-minute class filled to the brim with singing and dancing led by two teachers with live music. Baby Broadway is offered in six week sessions in two age groups.
Theater Jazzat SHUFFLES
THEATER JAZZ explores original choreography from ‘”Broadway Greats” like Bob Fosse, Michael Kidd, Jerome Robbins, and more, and focuses on stylized movement used in the context of musical theater performance, in addition to stressing the technique required to execute these styles. Theater Jazz faculty at SHUFFLES is made up of Broadway dancers, choreographers, and other dance professionals.
Theater Jazz classes are offered for students ages 12 to 19.
Participation in the May performance is at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Theater Balletat SHUFFLES
THEATER BALLET provides students with the foundational elements of classical technique to elevate their overall dance performance capabilities.
Theater Ballet classes are offered for students ages 12 to 19. A Ballet/Tap Combo class is offered for ages 6-8, which incorporates skills in both disciplines.
Participation in the May performance is at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Broadway Workshopat SHUFFLES
BROADWAY WORKSHOP encompasses multiple styles of dance, such as commercial dance, Fosse, contemporary, lyrical, theater dance, and more. Broadway Workshop will feature two genres of dance in the fall semester, and two other styles of dance in the spring semester, each for a six-week session. Designed for the advanced dancer to more deeply explore their training, classes are taught by highly acclaimed guest teachers.
Private Lessonsat SHUFFLES
For students looking to take their technique to the next level, SHUFFLES offers private coaching for tap, theater dance, ballet, acting, and voice. High school and college admissions coaching is also available. Private lessons are available on an on-going basis or can be purchased individually.
Broadway Workshopat SHUFFLES
BROADWAY WORKSHOP is a brand-new class encompassing multiple genres of dance, such as commercial dance, Fosse, contemporary, lyrical, Theater Dance, and more. Broadway Workshop will feature two genres of dance in the fall semester, and two other styles of dance in the spring semester, each for a six-week session. Designed for the advanced dancer to more deeply explore their training, classes are taught by highly acclaimed guest teachers.
Broadway Workshop is offered for pre-professional students.
Private Lessonsat SHUFFLES
For students looking to take their technique to the next level, SHUFFLES offers private coaching for tap, theater dance, ballet, acting, and voice. High school and college admissions coaching is also available. Private lessons are available on an on-going basis or can be purchased individually.
Uniform Requirements
TAP
Girls:
Classes Pre-Tap & L1
- Hair pulled out of face
- Black SHUFFLES leotard with skirt*
- Black Mary Jane tap shoes, white socks
Classes L2 and Above
- Hair pulled out of face
- SHUFFLES t-shirt*
- Black shorts/leggings
- Tan tap shoes
Boys:
- SHUFFLES t-shirt*
- Black shorts/pants
- Black tap shoes
MUSICAL THEATRE / THEATRE JAZZ / HIP HOP
Girls:
Ages 5-9
- Hair pulled out of face
- SHUFFLES t-shirt* OR Black SHUFFLES leotard with skirt*
- Tan jazz shoes (for Hip Hop, sneakers are also acceptable)
Ages 10+
- Hair pulled out of face
- SHUFFLES t-shirt*
- Black shorts/leggings
- Tan jazz shoes (for Hip Hop, sneakers are also acceptable)
Boys:
- SHUFFLES t-shirt*
- Black shorts/pants
- Black jazz shoes (for Hip Hop, sneakers are also acceptable)
THEATRE BALLET
Girls:
- Hair in a bun
- SHUFFLES t-shirt*
- Black leggings
- Ballet shoes
Boys:
- SHUFFLES t-shirt*
- Black shorts/pants
- Black ballet shoes
*Can be purchased in-person at the Studio