# Shuffle Timeline

Source artwork: https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shuffletimeline
Credits: Kind regards, Gaara (Australia) and LuVa (Brazil)

## 1985–1986 — House and Techno

Era: Underground Era
Confidence: clear

- **Early 1980s** — House music emerged from Chicago's Black, Latino and queer dance underground. [Smithsonian: Chicago's queer Black and Latino house underground](https://www.si.edu/object/do-you-remember-house-chicagos-queer-color-undergrounds-micah-salkind%3Asiris_sil_1160644)
- **Mid-1980s** — Techno emerged from Black electronic-music culture in Detroit. [Techno history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Techno)

## 1987–1990 — Aciiiiiied !!!

Era: Underground Era
Confidence: clear

- **1987** — The artwork connects early rave foundations and Shuffling to a style it calls UK Rave Stepping. [Rave history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rave) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **1987** — Dropfoot is given as local terminology and Foot Patrol as pioneers. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **1988** — The Second Summer of Love and Manchester are identified as cultural breakthroughs. [Dance Music Archive: 1988](https://www.dancemusicarchive.com/1988)
- **1988-1990** — Acid House, Breakbeat and Jungle form the musical context. [Acid house](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_house) [Breakbeat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakbeat) [Jungle music](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_music)
- **Late 1980s** — Leeroy Thornhill, from The Prodigy, is named as a major influence on Melbourne ravers. [Leeroy Thornhill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeroy_Thornhill) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **1989** — Running Man becomes a global dance fad associated with Janet Jackson, MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice. [Essence: The Running Man](https://www.essence.com/news/throwback-the-running-man/)

## 1989–1992 — Birth of Melbourne rave scene

Era: Underground Era
Confidence: clear

- **1989** — The dance was called Stomping and is described in the artwork as Pre-Melbourne Shuffle. [Melbourne Shuffle history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_shuffle) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)
- **1989** — The artwork links this movement to British dance styles, including Northern Soul. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **1991** — Raves at the Docks warehouse, including Shed 14, helped anchor Melbourne's rave scene. [VICE: birth of Melbourne's rave scene](https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-knew-how-underground-it-was-the-birth-of-melbournes-rave-scene/)
- **1992** — The artwork describes Melbourne's scene as inspired by the UK rave scene. [VICE: birth of Melbourne's rave scene](https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-knew-how-underground-it-was-the-birth-of-melbournes-rave-scene/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 1993–1997 — The scene at its peak

Era: Underground Era
Confidence: supported

- **1991-1993** — Melbourne Underground Development (MUD) and Television Unlimited (TTU) organized raves and broadcasts. [VICE: birth of Melbourne's rave scene](https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-knew-how-underground-it-was-the-birth-of-melbournes-rave-scene/) [Garry Shepherd's Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool archive](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/)
- **Mid-1990s** — Garry Shepherd is cited as witnessing the birth of the Melbourne Shuffle and later sharing testimony on his blog. [Garry Shepherd's Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool archive](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/)
- **1995** — Phat pants and hoodies became increasingly visible in the Melbourne rave scene. [Garry Shepherd's Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool archive](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **1996-1997** — Street raves became a visible part of the local scene. [VICE: birth of Melbourne's rave scene](https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-knew-how-underground-it-was-the-birth-of-melbournes-rave-scene/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 1998–2003 — (Oldschool or Original) Melbourne Shuffle

Era: Transition Era
Confidence: supported

- **1998** — The artwork places wider adoption of Melbourne Shuffle as the dance's name in this period. [MSO: how the Melbourne Shuffle name started](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/11/rupert-keiller-sonic-animation.html) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
  - Note: Garry Shepherd's account says the name was already in use by 1992.
- **c. 2000** — Rupert Keiller, a member of Sonic Animation, mentioned the name on national television. [MSO: how the Melbourne Shuffle name started](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/11/rupert-keiller-sonic-animation.html)
- **c. 2000** — T-Shuffle became a principal move in the oldschool vocabulary. [Melbourne Shuffle history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_shuffle) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2001** — The scene shifted toward harder EDM styles and Melbourne hard-dance clubs including PHD and Hard Kandy grew. [Garry Shepherd's Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool archive](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2001** — The Docks rave period came to an end. [VICE: birth of Melbourne's rave scene](https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-knew-how-underground-it-was-the-birth-of-melbournes-rave-scene/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2002** — The artwork reports an increase in rave drug culture, especially GHB and methamphetamine. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **c. 2000** — The artwork credits Chris Barry and phatpants.com with consolidating the phat-pants design. [Wayback: phatpants.com](https://web.archive.org/web/*/phatpants.com) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2001-2002** — Online discussions appeared in forums including inthemix.com.au, melbourneshuffle.com and clept.net. [Wayback: inthemix.com.au](https://web.archive.org/web/*/inthemix.com.au) [Wayback: melbourneshuffle.com](https://web.archive.org/web/*/melbourneshuffle.com)
- **2002** — Club exhibitions and an appearance in The Age are referenced. [Melbourne Shuffle history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_shuffle) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2003** — Rocking formed as a scene term and style label. [Melbourne Shuffle history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_shuffle) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **1998-2003** — Phat pants and hoodies became standard Melbourne raver clothing. [Garry Shepherd's Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool archive](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 2004–2006 — Melbourne Shuffle Documentary & other DVDs

Era: Transition Era
Confidence: supported

- **2004** — One Perfect Day used Melbourne's dance-music and rave scene as its setting. [Screen Australia: One Perfect Day](https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/screen-guide/one-perfect-day-17998/)
- **2005** — The Melbourne Shuffler documentary presented the Melbourne rave scene to the next generation. [Melbourne Shuffler documentary](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779276/)
- **2005-2006** — Other DVDs and broadcast-era material bridged the local scene and online circulation. [Melbourne Shuffler documentary](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779276/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2005-2006** — The first Melbourne Shuffle videos began appearing on YouTube. [Know Your Meme: Melbourne Shuffle online history](https://knowyourmeme.com/sensitive/memes/melbourne-shuffle)

## 2006–2011 — From Underground to Underage, then Worldwide

Era: YouTube & Facebook Era
Confidence: supported

- **Early 2000s** — Malaysian students in Melbourne learned to Shuffle and helped spread the culture in Malaysia. [2009 Malaysian account of Hardstyle Republic](https://nurman97.blogspot.com/2009/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2007-2009** — The Malaysian scene reached a peak with local competitions and group choreography. [2009 Malaysian account of Hardstyle Republic](https://nurman97.blogspot.com/2009/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)
- **c. 2006** — XES.CX is named by the artwork as one of the oldest online sources. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **February 2007** — Hardsequence adopted the name Hardstyle Republic. [2009 Malaysian account of Hardstyle Republic](https://nurman97.blogspot.com/2009/)
- **2006-2009** — Hardstyle Shuffle trended across Australia and Malaysia. [Know Your Meme: Melbourne Shuffle online history](https://knowyourmeme.com/sensitive/memes/melbourne-shuffle) [2009 Malaysian account of Hardstyle Republic](https://nurman97.blogspot.com/2009/)
- **2007** — Melbshuffle.com became a dedicated forum for the internet generation. [Wayback: melbourneshuffle.com](https://web.archive.org/web/*/melbourneshuffle.com) [Know Your Meme: Melbourne Shuffle online history](https://knowyourmeme.com/sensitive/memes/melbourne-shuffle)
- **August 5, 2007** — Jack40k published Melbourne Shuffle Compilation 3, a major YouTube reference for the scene. [jack40k: Melbourne Shuffle Compilation 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPaMdxC6CQI)
- **2008** — Underage Shuffle meetups occupied public spaces such as Federation Square. [2008 discussion of underage shufflers at Federation Square](https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/902260)
- **2009-2011** — Pae and Sarah's duo video became the reference for Viktor's dance in League of Legends. [Viktor dance reference and Pae & Sarah attribution](https://rutube.ru/video/6fef741536395ca2425603846f2e89fa/)
- **2008-2010** — The artwork records generational conflict between Melbourne ravers and younger online shufflers. [2008 discussion of underage shufflers at Federation Square](https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/902260) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **c. 2008** — AUS and MAS were used to distinguish local style differences. [Know Your Meme: Melbourne Shuffle online history](https://knowyourmeme.com/sensitive/memes/melbourne-shuffle) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2008-2010** — Local and online crew culture expanded. [Know Your Meme: Melbourne Shuffle online history](https://knowyourmeme.com/sensitive/memes/melbourne-shuffle) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **c. 2010** — The artwork says many viewers treated this internet-era style as the only Melbourne Shuffle. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 2010–2012 — K-Pop Music Videos

Era: YouTube & Facebook Era
Confidence: supported

- **October 2010** — 2PM used Shuffle-influenced choreography in I'll Be Back. [2PM: I'll Be Back](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_2:00PM)
- **January 2012** — T-ara used Shuffle choreography in Lovey-Dovey. [T-ara: Lovey-Dovey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovey-Dovey_(T-ara_song))
- **April 17, 2012** — Girl's Day included Shuffle choreography in the Oh! My God video. [Girl's Day: Oh! My God official video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Ep0N5Eyeg)
- **2010-2012** — The artwork indicates that further K-Pop examples appeared during this period. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 2011–2012 — Party Rock Anthem

Era: YouTube & Facebook Era
Confidence: clear

- **March 8, 2011** — LMFAO released the Party Rock Anthem video and carried Shuffling into global pop culture. [LMFAO: Party Rock Anthem official video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8)
- **2011-2012** — The artwork credits romanceplanet and Yabujin as connected names in this block. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2011-2012** — Step Dance, JBS and 547 are described as being practiced by thousands in public parks. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 2011–2014 — Cutting Shapes

Era: YouTube & Facebook Era
Confidence: supported

- **2011** — Cutting Shapes began being used in the UK for dance involving shapes made with the whole body. [VICE: Shuffle Wars](https://www.vice.com/da/article/shuffle-wars/)
- **2011** — The artwork contrasts this with Shuffling as a footwork-focused term. [VICE: Shuffle Wars](https://www.vice.com/da/article/shuffle-wars/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2011-2013** — The original London scene was led substantially by Black dancers. [VICE: Shuffle Wars](https://www.vice.com/da/article/shuffle-wars/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)
- **2012** — The #IGOTSHAPES YouTube series documented the scene. [The Guardian: London's deep-tech and shuffling scene](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/30/how-deep-tech-became-clubbings-biggest-success-story) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2012** — Names including Shapeshifting, UK Shuffle, House Shuffle and London Shuffle circulated. [VICE: Shuffle Wars](https://www.vice.com/da/article/shuffle-wars/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2013** — Club restrictions and opposition to the dance became known as the Shuffle Wars. [VICE: Shuffle Wars](https://www.vice.com/da/article/shuffle-wars/)
- **2013** — VICE released a documentary report with testimony and footage from the scene. [VICE: Shuffle Wars](https://www.vice.com/da/article/shuffle-wars/)
- **2014** — The original UK Cutting Shapes scene began to fade. [The Guardian: London's deep-tech and shuffling scene](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/30/how-deep-tech-became-clubbings-biggest-success-story) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2017** — Fortnite adapted Gabby J David's choreography as the Electro Shuffle emote without crediting her. [VICE: Fortnite and Gabby J David's choreography](https://www.vice.com/en/article/fornite-suit-dance-moves-black-artists/) [Gabby J David: Electro Shuffle tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orb4pawcfFY)
- **2019** — The artwork says the history remained largely unknown to Melbourne Shufflers until 2019. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 2012–2015 — Subtle changes

Era: YouTube & Facebook Era
Confidence: supported

- **2012** — Hardstyle Shuffle videos and crew tryouts lost popularity. [Know Your Meme: Melbourne Shuffle online history](https://knowyourmeme.com/sensitive/memes/melbourne-shuffle) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2013** — More dancers used lower-BPM music. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2013** — The Melbourne rave scene continued to fade. [Garry Shepherd's Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool archive](https://melbourneshuffleoldskool.blogspot.com/2008/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2014** — The Californian style scene reached a peak. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2014** — The artwork places the first Shuffle competitions in China in this period. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2014-2015** — Cutting Shapes videos spread through Facebook and Vine. [The Guardian: London's deep-tech and shuffling scene](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/30/how-deep-tech-became-clubbings-biggest-success-story) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2015** — Female shufflers became more visible and numerous. [EDM Identity: shufflers to follow in 2017](https://edmidentity.com/2017/02/08/6-shufflers-you-should-follow/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)

## 2015–2016 — Instagram transition

Era: Instagram & TikTok Era
Confidence: clear

- **Source correction** — The artwork dates Instagram's 15-second video format to August 2015; Meta documents its launch on June 20, 2013. [Meta: Video on Instagram launched June 20, 2013](https://about.fb.com/news/2013/06/video-on-instagram/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **Late 2015** — Shuffling trended on Instagram. [EDM Identity: shufflers to follow in 2017](https://edmidentity.com/2017/02/08/6-shufflers-you-should-follow/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)
- **2016** — Melbourne's White Night showcase is described as one of the last visible pockets in the dance's homeland. [White Night Melbourne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Night_Melbourne) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2015-2019** — LED sneakers were used by many new shufflers. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 2015–2019 — New foundations

Era: Instagram & TikTok Era
Confidence: supported

- **2015-2016** — Female participation grew substantially, led visibly by North American dancers. [EDM Identity: shufflers to follow in 2017](https://edmidentity.com/2017/02/08/6-shufflers-you-should-follow/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)
- **2016-2017** — Shuffle influencers gained sponsorships and live-performance work at festivals. [EDM Identity: shufflers to follow in 2017](https://edmidentity.com/2017/02/08/6-shufflers-you-should-follow/)
- **2016-2018** — US performers mixed Shuffle with Go-Go Dancing. [Los Angeles Times: shuffle classes and social media](https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-08-29/shuffle-dance-influencers-at-rodeo-drive-santa-monica-pier-los-angeles-landmarks) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2016-2018** — Debates emerged around female dancers' clothing and how audiences viewed their work. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2017-2019** — Russian, Spanish and Latin American scenes grew. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2018-2019** — Ghost Step Dance was practiced by large groups in China's parks and public squares. [Xinhua: Melbourne Shuffle in China's parks and plazas](https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-06/29/c_138183933.htm) [South China Morning Post: guibu at a Chinese school](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2182923/chinese-school-principal-breaks-rules-his-bold-dance-move)
- **2019** — Phat pants began returning among younger dancers on TikTok. [TikTok history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2017-2019** — Cutting Shapes and Shuffle were increasingly used as synonyms despite their different histories. [The Guardian: London's deep-tech and shuffling scene](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/30/how-deep-tech-became-clubbings-biggest-success-story) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2019** — Hybrid Shuffle appeared as an alternate term for mixed vocabularies. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*

## 2019–2024 — Pilgrimage and Professionalization

Era: Instagram & TikTok Era
Confidence: clear

- **2019-2024** — Shufflers travelled internationally to teach and compete. [Los Angeles Times: shuffle classes and social media](https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-08-29/shuffle-dance-influencers-at-rodeo-drive-santa-monica-pier-los-angeles-landmarks) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **Mid-2020** — Work on Shuffle Timeline began. [@shuffletimeline](https://instagram.com/shuffletimeline) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)
- **June 2021** — Shuffolution appeared on America's Got Talent. [America's Got Talent: Shuffolution](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHpk0qFOH_Q)
- **2019-2023** — US performers continued mixing Shuffling with Go-Go Dancing. [Los Angeles Times: shuffle classes and social media](https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-08-29/shuffle-dance-influencers-at-rodeo-drive-santa-monica-pier-los-angeles-landmarks) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2020-2021** — Hardstyle Shuffle and Jumpstyle trended on TikTok. [TikTok history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2021** — Hardstyle Republic performed at Hakken Fantasia. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2021** — The artwork references a Netherlands video titled Melbourne Shufflers. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2021** — The artwork says the trend had faded in Australia and was sometimes treated as a joke. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2020-2022** — Online Shuffle tournaments increased globally. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2020-2022** — New locally named styles emerged in multiple countries. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2020-2022** — Online crews ran tryouts for new members. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2020-2022** — Highly edited videos and online debates became recurring scene features. [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*
- **2020-2021** — Shuffle classes moved into studios and online subscriptions during the Covid-19 pandemic. [Shuffle Savvy online membership](https://www.shufflesavvy.com/pages/membership) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg)
- **2023** — The Malaysian scene and connections to Hardstyle Republic resurged. [Hard Dance Global: Malaysian scene history](https://harddanceglobal.easy.co/)
- **September 1, 2023** — Vanesa Seco discussed the Shuffle dance wave on KTLA Morning News. [KTLA: Vanesa Seco on the shuffle dance craze](https://www.yahoo.com/news/vanesa-seco-weighs-shuffle-dance-180001142.html)
- **March 2024** — The artwork lists Flow Complex's last event. [Flow Complex](https://www.flowcomplex.com/) [Original STL artwork](https://jumpstyle.com.br/STL/assets/source/shuffle-timeline-8k.jpg) *(needs review)*