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The '''Melbourne shuffle''' is a style of dance, which originated in the late 1980s in the [[Melbourne]] [[Underground music|underground]] scene. The basic movements in the dance are a fast heel-and-toe action with a style suitable for various types of [[electronic music]]. Some variants incorporate arm movements.<ref name="ageFrontPage">[http://www.theage.com.au/frontpage/2002/12/07/frontpage.pdf The Age, front page, 7th December, 2002] - [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/12/07/1038950203557.html full article, "Dance Trance"]</ref> |
The '''Melbourne shuffle''' is a style of dance, which originated in the late 1980s in the [[Melbourne]] [[Underground music|underground]] scene. The basic movements in the dance are a fast heel-and-toe action with a style suitable for various types of [[electronic music]]. Some variants incorporate arm movements.<ref name="ageFrontPage">[http://www.theage.com.au/frontpage/2002/12/07/frontpage.pdf The Age, front page, 7th December, 2002] - [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/12/07/1038950203557.html full article, "Dance Trance"]</ref> |
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== History == |
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The Melbourne shuffle was one of several dances that emerged during the [[acid house]] era around 1990. Although the precise origin of the style is unknown, it does bear a resemblance to earlier jazz dance styles.<ref name="shuffleBeginnings">[http://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2007/05/1-melbourne-shuffle-beginnings.html Melbourne shuffle beginnings]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuu0nmK_1S8 King of Jazz: Happy Feet]</ref>. |
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;Late 1980s to early 1990s |
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The Melbourne shuffle begins to emerge as a distinct dance, incorporating more hand movement than previous styles. Early footage of the style exists from a night on the 31st of August 1991 at the Sarah Sands Hotel in Melbourne<ref>[http://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/02/shuffle-earliest-known-shuffle-footage.html Shuffle earliest known shuffle footage] - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH7YFyw1DLo YouTube direct link]</ref>. Techno music was gradually replaced with [[trance music]] and [[house music]]{{fact|date=March 2008}}. |
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;Mid to late 1990s |
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A number of videos documenting the style during this era exist as the style increased in popularity<ref>[http://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com Mel-ben shuffle 92-94, Every picture tells a story - 1992-94, Ra/Natural One - 1994, Hardware 5 - 1994, Melbourne shuffle oldskool conversations]</ref>. There are many variations of this dance but the main heel to toe movement remained the key motion giving it the term "the Melbourne shuffle". |
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;2000 - Present |
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In 2006 with the emergence of YouTube, dancers internationally now contribute to the Shuffle online, posting their own versions and learning from others<ref>[http://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com YouTube Melbourne shuffle channel]</ref>. |
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== Dancing == |
== Dancing == |
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Revision as of 22:28, 21 October 2008
The Melbourne shuffle is a style of dance, which originated in the late 1980s in the Melbourne underground scene. The basic movements in the dance are a fast heel-and-toe action with a style suitable for various types of electronic music. Some variants incorporate arm movements.[1]
Ash Lincoln is a fag
Dancing
Today known as "shuffling" to the Melbourne locals, the name "Melbourne shuffle" has been derived from overseas DJs, party goers, visitors and the media trying to describe this phenomenon. The Age referred to it as looking like "a cross between the chicken dance and a foot stomping robot" to the untrained eye[1], but locals have simply called it the "shuffle" since 1992.
Some dancers sprinkle talcum powder on the floor beneath their feet to help them glide more easily, some including 360 degree spins or jumps into their moves.[1]
Media
The Melbourne shuffle dance style has remained relatively underground since its birth in the late 80s and early 90s. The term "Melbourne shuffle" was recorded in the media when Sonic Animation's Rupert Keiller was interviewed by rage, an all night Australian music TV show[2]. The interviewer asked Rupert what his unique style of dance was and the reply was "the Melbourne Shuffle". In December of 2002 The Age, an Australian newspaper, made mention of the term in a front page article[1], attempting to illustrate what the popular Melbourne Shuffle was for the first time to the mainstream public.
The shuffle has spread to Malaysia and in Brunei Darussalam and there have been "Shuffle Competitions" and "Shuffle Meetups" held in Malaysia and Brunei [3].
Shufflers have taken their art form and self-expressive dance style overseas and are a regular sight to be seen at rave parties in the UK, Germany, Malaysia and also Thailand, where shufflers can be seen shuffling on the beaches of Koh Phang Ngan during the Full Moon Beach Party. The internet has also been a factor in spreading knowledge and interest in the shuffle.
A documentary on the topic entitled Melbourne Shuffler[4] was in production during 2004-2005 and was recently released in late 2005 on DVD.
See also
References
External links
- SHUFFLE!- The Movement Documentary covering the Shuffle culture from its origins to today.
- Melbourne Shuffle dance moves Overview of the different Melbourne Shuffle dance moves.
- Melbshuffle.comShuffling community forum.
- Unrestricted.beBelgium shuffling community forum.
- Melbourne Shuffle: Brief History Brief history about the Melbourne Shuffle, photos and videos from early 1990s.
- Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool OldSkool history, videos, forums, party reviews, flyer gallery.
- Inthemix.com.au article A Brief History of the Melbourne Shuffle.
- Touching the light