Twists and turns, arms swing with flair
Spins and slides amid fanfare
Her moves are smooth, and sharp, and sleek,
It's The Melbourne Shuffle, a style unique
Her moves are smooth, and sharp, and sleek,
It's The Melbourne Shuffle, a style unique
With the T-Step form, her feet kick in,
Then lifts and rotations, and the game begins
And soon enough the Running Man
Then both combine, a rhythmic plan
Then lifts and rotations, and the game begins
And soon enough the Running Man
Then both combine, a rhythmic plan
In a jiffy her feet run untamed
She's in her flow, the floor's set aflame
In a rapture, her ecstasy takes a wing
Hail the Shuffle Maestra, Akanksha Singh
She's in her flow, the floor's set aflame
In a rapture, her ecstasy takes a wing
Hail the Shuffle Maestra, Akanksha Singh
Today's poem, the tenth in my 2025 campaign of the A to Z Blogging Challenge, is a tribute to Gurgaon-based Akankshaa Singh. Akankshaa, who is popular on social media for her channel Shuffle with Akanksha, is a jewellery designer by profession but a fitness enthusiast and a professional dancer by passion. She specializes in the Melbourne Shuffle style of dancing.
The 43-year-old mother of two has a very inspiring story. Her passion for the Melbourne Shuffle was nothing short of happenstance; she was holed up for more than two months at her parents' house during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019-20. It was during this time, while binging on TikTok videos, that she found herself fascinated with the shuffle, and decided to give it a try. After weeks of practice. she decided to take it several notches higher by embarking on a learning journey, and the rest is history.
Her dance academy, Shuffle with Akanksha, is the outcome of her desire to share her learning journey and love for dance with others.
Her dance academy, Shuffle with Akanksha, is the outcome of her desire to share her learning journey and love for dance with others.
Check out the video below. She regularly posts dance tutorial videos, very often featuring herself dancing alongside her daughter.
Her Instagram URL is Shuffle with Akanksha
Do visit her Insta page. And if you can, please also let her know how you found her. :)
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I've had moments where a random track plays and suddenly, it's like the universe is speaking directly to me. Your vivid portrayal of the emotions evoked by the song made me feel like I was experiencing it alongside you. It's fascinating how music has the power to transport us to different times and places, and your narrative captured that beautifully. I appreciate how you delved into the nuances of the song's lyrics and melody, shedding light on its deeper meanings. Your reflection on how certain songs become personal anthems resonated with me deeply. It's a reminder of the intimate connections we form with music.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautifully written. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteAlso both mother and dancer are amazing dancers. Thanks for sharing.
This is so cool! Heard about Melbourne Shuffle style for the first time but definitely worth checking out. Seems interesting. I was reading your post like a rap in my mind 😃
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