The Shuffle Curious Podcast

Episode 30 - Ciara @ciaracastro In Episode 30 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast we interviewed Ciara Castro, a prominent figure in the Shuffle Community. Ciara began shuffling after finishing her cheerleading career, and upon graduating college. Though, she has been a dancer all her life. In the interview, Ciara shares how she developed her skills by practicing in her father's backyard, using a p...

Episode 29 - Fang @f.angles_ In Episode 29 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we're introduced to Andrew Fang, a passionate shuffle dancer hailing from Boston and an integral part of the shuffle collective, BosBPM. Andrew's dance journey ignited when he witnessed a group of shufflers in action at the festival Electric Zoo, sparking his curiosity and interest around shuffling. Shortly after, o...

Episode 28 - Risen @shfflrisen In Episode 28 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast we talked with Risen, a dynamic dance crew hailing from Medellin, Colombia. Led by Camilo Torres and Maria Aldana, Risen was born in January 2022 and has quickly become a significant presence in the Colombian dance community. During this episode, we had the privilege of connecting with some core members of the crew, includ...

Episode 27 - Carolina @caroflow_ In Episode 27 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we introduce Carolina Florez, a dedicated shuffle dance instructor and community leader. Born in Colombia and raised in Boston, Carolina's journey is eight years in the making as it pertains to shuffle dancing. Her life before that had been full and intertwined with dance. Carolina's shuffle journey began in 2015, gradu...

HOTU Shuffle Tournament Recap In a special episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we recap the House Of The Underground Shuffle Tournament, a prelude for shufflers during the Arc Music Festival weekend. On the evening of August 31, 2023, shufflers from all corners of the United States converged to attend this epic battle. What set this event apart was the inclusive and high-spirited atmosphere cr...

Episode 26 - Amy @amyyconte In Episode 26 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we meet Amy Conte, a natural leader with a passion for dance that has shaped her life's journey. With a background in leadership roles, being in a sorority, cheerleading, student council, and having a helping nature, Amy's path to becoming an instructor in the shuffle community was inevitable. Amy's journey into...

Episode 25 - Brogan @lil.stompz In Episode 25 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we meet Brogan Carey, a passionate shuffler from Colorado. Originally from Indiana, she found herself drawn to shuffling as she had a background in soccer and musical theater, where choreography and footwork were second  Shuffling was introduced to her in 2019, in a roundabout way. She started raving and delving into dub...

Episode 24 - Jungle Punk / Skillaton In Episode 24 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast , we shine a spotlight on the dynamic duo of Alex James and Basheer Hashimi, known as Jungle Punk and Skillaton, who are redefining Albany's electronic music and dance scene. With each having over a decade of experience in breakdancing and a passion for music, they’ve been breaking boundaries as Producers/DJs for...

Episode 23 - Reina  In Episode 23 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we had Reina Almendarez! A shuffler from Texas who has found her love for the dance through the music and the community around it! Reina's fascination with shuffling began amidst the music festivals that she was attending. The experiences intrigued her and left her wanting to know more about shuffling. Her journey truly began wh...

Episode 22 - Polina In Episode 22 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, it was a pleasure speaking with Polina Borukhova! A talented hip-hop and shuffle dancer from Colorado who absolutely loves moving her body. Polina started shuffling after seeing some inspirational dancers online. She was captivated by Vanessa Seco, a skilled shuffler, whose moves ignited Polina's curiosity and passion for the un...

Episode 21 - Christian (SSS Series) In Episode 21 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we follow Christian Gomez's journey as a passionate shuffler deeply connected to the shuffle scene. This episode continues the SideShowShufflers (SSS) series, shedding light on Christian's unique story and evolution as an active member of SSS. Christian's venture into EDM and shuffling started with a tran...

In the 20th episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we are continuing with the SideShowShufflers Series, featuring one of its members, Sedd Gomez. Originally from New York City, Sedd's lifelong passion for dancing led him to delve into shuffling as a way to overcome the inertia after losing a loved one. He found inspiration from iconic shufflers like Moonboy and Turtle from Hard Dance Criminal...

DJ Showcase #2 - JT (McNasty) In the second-ever DJ showcase on The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we have the return of JT Thirakoun, also known as McNasty. While he started his DJ journey during the pandemic, music had always been his passion. After playing on a NSFW live stream (The DJ collective he is a part of) McNasty's DJing talent was recognized instantly. This initial boost of confidence pr...

A Shuffle-Con Recap Welcome to a special recap episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast! I'm thrilled to share this experience from the FTS Shuffle Convention (ShuffleCon), an event that brought shufflers from all corners of the nation to downtown LA. Our culture flourished at this event and many are still cherishing the connections and good vibrations that were created. ShuffleCon, hosted by FT...

Episode 19 - Shambo In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast we welcome a special guest, Shambo!  An artist at heart, Shambo's love for music, especially rap and hip-hop, has always been a driving force in his life. But it wasn't until he started hanging out at The Red Lion, a bar in his college town, that he unleashed his inner child and discovered a newfound freedom in dancing with...

Episode 18 - John In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast we had on John DeMatteo, a self-proclaimed nerd who discovered his love for dance through Dance Dance Revolution (DDR). He later got into breakdancing after watching YouTube videos suggested to him, stemming from DDR. He eventually moved to Raleigh, finding himself in the North Carolina breaking scene. After attending Ultra Music Fes...

Episode 17 - Jorge In this episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, it was a pleasure speaking with Jorge Miranda as our guest. Jorge's love for electronic dance music began when he saw his cousins listening to it constantly. Intrigued and curious, he embarked on a quest to explore this music further. It was his brother who introduced him to shuffling, attempting to learn the moves. Initially d...

Special Episode - Flow Complex The Flow Complex is a renowned establishment for shuffling and has been around since 2010. Josh, the founder, was deeply moved by the art of shuffling after attending EDC in 2009. This experience motivated him to create a space where shufflers and dancers alike could come together, share their talents, and foster a strong sense of community. From its inception, the F...

Special Episode - FTS ShuffleCon Welcome to a special mini-episode of The Shuffle Curious Podcast! In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the FTS organizers behind the first ever Shuffle Conference in the United States, also know as ShuffleCon. I spoke with Manny, Adam, and Susie at the Flow Complex, where they shared the conception and evolution of ShuffleCon from the FTS Battlegrou...

Episode 16 - Jake In Episode 16 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we had a special guest, Jake Kerins! A prominent figure in the shuffle community. Jake, along with his fiancé Amy, have been actively building a thriving community through various initiatives. They have established regular classes at the Collaboratory Complex in Denver, conducted workshops at different festivals and within Denver, pro...

Episode 15 - Sylver In Episode 15 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, special guest Sylver Acrey talked us through how her shuffle journey began when she witnessed a fellow go-go dancer shuffling on stage, instantly igniting her curiosity. Coming from a background in hip-hop and other dance forms, she was particularly drawn to the intricate footwork that cutting shapes had to offer. To deepen her unde...

DJ Showcase #1 - Mario (Sol Sonata) Welcome to the Shuffle Curious Podcast! In this special DJ Showcase episode, we're thrilled to feature Mario Delarosa, also known as Sol Sonata, a talented Denver DJ. Mario's journey into DJing began with his love for dubstep, which quickly led him to seek out mentors who could guide him on his musical path. Their support and expertise fueled his passion...

Episode 14 - Trent In this episode of the Shuffle Curious Podcast, our guest Trent McFadden takes us on a journey of his evolution as a dancer. Starting with his passion for bass music, Trent gradually found himself drawn to music that he could shuffle to, particularly house music. As he attended more shows, he became exposed to a variety of genres, which expanded his musical horizons. Trent's...

Episode 13 - Daniel  In episode 13 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, we delve into our first episode to start off our crew series with SideShowShufflers (SSS)! We looked into Daniel Burgess' story, the founder of SSS. Daniel found EDM through Dance Dance Revolution and anime, and by 2014, Daniel had discovered shuffling while working at a local club. It instantly captivated him. He knew he had f...

Episode 12 - Roseanne In episode 12 of The Shuffle Curious Podcast, our guest Roseanne Young takes us through her journey as a shuffle dancer. Raised in a family where dance was cherished, Roseanne's parents played a significant role in nurturing her love for movement. They taught her not to take dancing too seriously and to approach it with a light heart, fostering a healthy outlook on dance...