Late 1980searly

The Melbourne shuffle begins to emerge as a distinct dance, incorporating more hand movement than previous styles.Techno music was gradually replaced with trance music and house music.

Midlate 1990s

A number of videos documenting the style during this era exist as the style increased in popularity.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".

2000Present

In 2006 with the rising popularity of YouTube, dancers internationally now contribute to the Shuffle online, posting their own variations and learning from others...