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EXPLORE THE ACADEMY
10 Day Starter Course
Beginner's Program
Go from zero dance experience to shuffling with confidence in 10 days. Learn the foundational steps individually, combine the basic moves, and smoothly transition in and out of them!
Upper Body Blueprint
Say Goodbye to Your Dinosaur Arms
Using 11 concepts, learn over 100 arm movements and improve your upper body control so that your shuffling looks and feels more natural, cool, smooth, and complete!
Dream Shuffle Course
Every Shuffler's Dream Library
150 videos of 150 shuffle moves and combos. Expand your movement vocabulary by mastering variations of the foundational steps and adding glides, kicks, spins, and many more!
Footwork Masterclass
Featuring Bernanfloww
Fresh ideas to creatively improvise in your freestyle shuffle dancing with elite footwork.
Choreography Classes
Beg-Int Level & Int-Adv Level Classes
Train to pick up choreography, improve your dance technique, perform routines with intention, and strengthen your choreography muscle!
Ultra Running Man Guide
Featuring Mizu
Polish your foundations and develop the skill to do the Running Man cleaner, smoother, stronger, and harder with tons of inspiration especially from Melbourne Style and Cali Style shuffling!
BENEFITS OF OUR ACADEMY
Learn From The Best Of The Best
Get Unlimited Access To 200+ Tutorials
Dance With Us Anytime, Anywhere, From Any Device
Progress Your Skills At Your Own Pace
Cancel Anytime
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Where is the nearest hospital / medical center?Straub Medical Center - Kaneohe Clinic, about 30 minutes away from Lotus Rising.
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What time is check-in and check-out time?Check-in starts at 3pm on November 10th and check-out is 12pm on November 14th.
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How many guests will be able to be a part of the retreat?Only 12 guests due to the limited number of bedrooms.
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How will I know if I am accepted and can reserve my spot?Once you have filled out the application form, if you receive an email on July 12th Friday when Early Bird and Standard Pricing go live, it means you have been selected and you have the choice to lock in your spot with a down-payment. If you do not receive an email, it means you are on the waitlist.
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How will I get from the airport to the Retreat Center?Once landed in, you will pay for your own Uber or Taxi to the retreat location that will be shared only to those attending the retreat. Airport is about 30 minutes away from location.
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What is the cancellation policy?Early bird discount must be paid in full to reserve early bird pricing. Standard pricing requires 30% deposit and we have 6 month and 12 month payment plans available. Please email Kento and Mae for all cancellation inquiries. All cancellations must be received in writing. 90 or more days prior to the retreat: Full refund minus a $300.00 cancellation fee which will be withheld from your refund. No refunds will be issued less than 90 days prior to the retreat. No show = no refund
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Do we need to attend all events on the schedule?While none of the events are mandatory, they are essential for the full experience and for connecting with your community throughout the week. We encourage you to attend all the events to get the most value, but we understand if you decide not to participate in some.
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Where and when is the retreat taking place?Oahu, Hawaii November 10th to November 14th 2025
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What is the weather going to be like and what clothes should I pack?In November in Hawaii, the weather is bi polar and around 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) but it is never freezing... it can be raining but still hot. We recommend packing shorts, shirts, tank tops, dresses, rompers, and pants for going out. Swimsuit, slippers (flip flops), and hiking shoes as we will have a hiking and beach day! And a jacket just in case.
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Are all the meals included in the price?All the meals are included except for one dinner where we will all go to a nearby Asian fusion restaurant.
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Can I request to room with someone?Yes. We will do our best to accommodate roommate requests. For example, if you are traveling with your significant other or with a friend.
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What flights are needed to get there?Book your flights to HNL airport (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport).
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Do I need to know how to shuffle dance, or be a dancer in general to join?No experience necessary! We welcome all skill levels. Just bring your enthusiasm to move, learn, be present, and have a great time!
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Is there laundry on-site?Yes, there is a washer and dryer on site with laundry detergent.
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Will there be a payment plan?Yes and no. For standard pricing, you need to place a down-payment to secure your spot and from there you can choose to do a 6-month or 12-month payment plan. For those who want to secure their spot with early bird pricing, you need to pay the full amount up front. No payment plans allowed for early bird pricing.
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What happens if I don’t request to room with someone?Using the application, the hosts will assign roommates to the best of their abilities.
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Will I be sharing a room?Yes. Due to the limited spots on our retreat, it is required for you to share a room with someone.
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What is included in my membership?As a member, you get unlimited access to all 200+ classes inside of the academy from Kento Moriguchi and all of the other instructors. You will also get access to the exclusive online Shuffle Baby Academy group where you can hang out and connect with other shufflers from all over the world!
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How much does it cost?It cost $25 to become a monthly member and $199 to become a yearly member of Shuffle Baby Academy. We want Shuffle Baby Academy to be as accessible to as many people as possible, so we granted unlimited access to all of the content for the same price as one class!
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How do I cancel my membership?You can cancel your monthly plan at the "My Subscriptions" page from your profile page at the top of the website.
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What is Shuffle Baby Academy?Shuffle Baby Academy is a global online academy that gives you classes and community to achieve the next level of your shuffle dancing!
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Where can I watch it from?Once becoming a member, log in to the website with the email address you used to complete the purchase. Then head to the "Shuffle Baby Academy" tab and you will be able to explore the academy. You can watch Shuffle Baby Academy anytime, anywhere, from all devices from your mobile device, tablet, desktop, to your TV!