1. Introduction: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides. Look to your right and say, "Cupid Shuffle."
2. Step-Kick-Pull:
* Step forward with your right foot, crossing it in front of your left foot.
* Kick your right foot back.
* Step forward with your right foot, pulling your left foot beside it.
3. Shuffle Right:
* Shuffle to the right, crossing your right foot in front of your left foot.
* Shuffle to the right again with your left foot.
* Repeat these shuffles to the right for a count of eight.
4. Step-Together-Step:
* Step forward with your right foot.
* Bring your left foot beside your right foot.
* Step forward with your left foot.
5. Shuffle Left:
* Shuffle to the left, crossing your left foot in front of your right foot.
* Shuffle to the left again with your right foot.
* Repeat these shuffles to the left for a count of eight.
6. Repeat:
* Repeat steps 2-5, alternating between the right and left directions.
7. Turn and Repeat:
* After completing a full round of steps, turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
* Repeat steps 2-6 facing the new direction.
8. Partner Dance:
* At certain points during the dance, you may face a partner.
* When facing a partner, perform a mirror version of the steps, matching your partner's movements.
9. Finale:
* During the final chorus of the song, all dancers come together in the center of the dance floor and perform the following steps:
* Clap your hands three times.
* Stomp your feet three times.
* Shake your hips three times.
* Jump up and down, throwing your hands in the air.
The Cupid Shuffle is adaptable and allows for freestyle variations. You can add your style and choreography as you become familiar with the basic steps.