Making Moves With a One-Legged Tap Dancer

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  • 게시일 2018. 01. 08.
  • Evan Ruggiero has always moved to his own beat. At the age of 6, he fell in love with tap dancing. But, at age 19, a bone cancer diagnosis cost Evan his right leg and threatened to end his dancing dreams. Nevertheless, he kept his hopes up, fighting cancer one step at a time. Less than a week after his final chemo session, Evan was back in the studio, learning to dance with a prosthetic. Now, he’s lighting up the world with his unique brand of dance.
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  • @imkindahungry04364
    @imkindahungry04364 6 년 전 +294

    "It's not everyday you'll be walking along and see someone with a peg leg begin to tap dance."
    Well you're not wrong.

  • @babyishbody9012
    @babyishbody9012 6 년 전 +482

    Tap dancing pirate

  • @joelosborne4957
    @joelosborne4957 6 년 전 +184

    I would tell them to break a leg, but they don't need it
    They are amazing

  • @fpkblast8465
    @fpkblast8465 6 년 전 +54

    I wonder if Peg Leg Bates ever thought: "I hope one day my story and dancing saves a kids life" 😢

  • @mohdfaizalmohdyaacob2743

    i HOPE that pirate of caribbean director saw this i mean it would be fun to see a tap dancing captain!

    • @Buckleupfacts
      @Buckleupfacts 6 년 전 +1

      Hi , can you give me your opinon about my channel

    • @thecipher8495
      @thecipher8495 6 년 전 +2

      Astrolabe one thing. Enjoy what you are doing and do it with love thats all!

    • @KillJoy_Since2017
      @KillJoy_Since2017 6 년 전 +2

      Prince Cooper
      Ikr

  • @JustSujC
    @JustSujC 6 년 전 +102

    Continues to tap dance, drives stick and has a great personality. Turning a set back into a set up into something even better. Inspirational.

  • @chasehintelmann9713
    @chasehintelmann9713 5 년 전 +21

    Took a master class from Evan - one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Incredibly gifted, incredibly nice and overall and awesome guy. He taught us his peg leg style of tap making us keep a rigid leg and only being able to step on our heel. It was insanely hard to do even with 2 legs, gave me even more respect for what he’s capable of

    • @ferrelli1001
      @ferrelli1001 4 년 전

      Chase Hintelmann, how wonderfully fortunate to be able to take a class with him!

  • @NJGhost34
    @NJGhost34 6 년 전 +29

    Saw him tap last year. Fantastic show

  • @robinlaurence6284
    @robinlaurence6284 6 년 전 +51

    Both he and his inspiration Peg Leg Bates are an inspiration!

    • @Buckleupfacts
      @Buckleupfacts 6 년 전

      Kim M Hi , can you give me your opinon about my channel

  • @user-hm9mj1hc3j
    @user-hm9mj1hc3j 6 년 전 +163

    Awe-inspiring

  • @__seeker__
    @__seeker__ 6 년 전 +61

    Articulate. Intelligent. Creative. Expressive. And very sexy guy.

  • @thatoneamputee
    @thatoneamputee 5 년 전 +6

    I also had osteosarcoma in my right leg, but I was 7, I'm now 16, a high school competitive swimmer & bowler

    • @joelpettit4429
      @joelpettit4429 4 년 전

      Total awesomeness! Way to go, Katie!

    • @ferrelli1001
      @ferrelli1001 4 년 전

      That is absolutely fabulous!! Keep flying, soaring, and be your best self! 💖

  • @zackcr1697
    @zackcr1697 6 년 전 +54

    I love this guy😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😍

  • @LilianaGarcia-hu1sr
    @LilianaGarcia-hu1sr 6 년 전 +40

    He dances better than me. ..

    • @ACCH00
      @ACCH00 6 년 전 +8

      A paraplegic wheel chair bound coma patient can dance better than me.

    • @aydeederix8566
      @aydeederix8566 6 년 전 +3

      Its not as if he's been dancing for years now or something, like pfffffff.

    • @molly.dog8brooke792
      @molly.dog8brooke792 4 년 전

      ACCH00
      Same... but I’m trying to learn!

  • @BoniBee
    @BoniBee 6 년 전 +4

    Watched this with my sister who is an Amputee. He's a great dancer. So good to see that he has continued doing what he enjoys so much

  • @Lavaer
    @Lavaer 6 년 전 +8

    DANCE BOI DANCE BOI
    DANCE IS ALSO TRUE

  • @stphnmrrs3982
    @stphnmrrs3982 6 년 전 +7

    Peg Leg Bates grew up on the same street as my great grandma in Fountain Inn South Carolina, born in the same year too

  • @jbaby007
    @jbaby007 6 년 전 +7

    I can't even tap dance with both legs. Kudos dude 👌🔥💜

  • @bholanathhembram7366
    @bholanathhembram7366 6 년 전 +13

    *MAD RESPECT*

  • @xoxo.harper_drew
    @xoxo.harper_drew 개월 전

    I actually just took a tap class with him and it was incredible to hear his story. The moves he taught us were very different but cool. He was incredibly nice and took questions from everyone.

  • @bushidotestu1997
    @bushidotestu1997 6 년 전 +2

    One legged man in a ass kicking contest. Though in this case it’s a tap dancing contest

  • @UmUhKet26
    @UmUhKet26 6 년 전 +7

    Why am I crying over this video??

    • @PandaChaos36
      @PandaChaos36 6 년 전

      Cinder Block18 cause its inspiring ❤ and its awesome

  • @cosmiclatte8716
    @cosmiclatte8716 6 년 전 +5

    Well I'm inspired to work hard on my tap dance now

  • @sherlockholmes8329
    @sherlockholmes8329 6 년 전 +4

    This is the most ironic thing I've ever seen... And its bloody brilliant!

  • @wildanoid
    @wildanoid 6 년 전 +6

    Awesome moves, keep it up dude!

  • @apdayn
    @apdayn 6 년 전 +5

    Nothing can stops you what you want ..

  • @EmilioExploring
    @EmilioExploring 6 년 전 +2

    Sounds better than normal tap.

  • @chriscraig8429
    @chriscraig8429 3 년 전

    As someone who just lost a leg to cancer march 30th 2021 this video brings me joy and hope I can get back into things I love
    Thank you 🦾

  • @CharlieEdward25
    @CharlieEdward25 6 년 전 +3

    Such a great guy and so brave i think

  • @donnadequire-rios3531

    What an absolute inspiration.

  • @jordanwingate4425
    @jordanwingate4425 6 년 전 +2

    wonderful

  • @Cam_two
    @Cam_two 6 년 전 +1

    WOW. Awesome.

  • @palanium
    @palanium 6 년 전 +2

    much respect !

  • @hannahratcliff6781
    @hannahratcliff6781 6 년 전 +1

    I think this is amazing. I sadly can't dance to save my life but regardless of your leg you are an amazing dancer. I recently was out for a run and was passed by young woman with bilateral lower limb amputations. She was running with the prosthetic blade runner legs. I have never seen anyone so graceful. If a can aspire to be half as talented as you are then I would be a very happy person.

  • @ashknoecklein
    @ashknoecklein 6 년 전 +1

    This is amazing

  • @TheSymchan
    @TheSymchan 6 년 전

    This is downright amazing

  • @lasseluth3219
    @lasseluth3219 6 년 전 +3

    Wow.

  • @anydae
    @anydae 6 년 전 +1

    Blessings to you and continued health and freedom from cancer!

  • @sangimizo6804
    @sangimizo6804 6 년 전

    Amazing,Evan!!

  • @momcat2223
    @momcat2223 6 년 전 +2

    Much love & respect!
    "The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it."
    -Moliere

  • @minyoon695
    @minyoon695 6 년 전 +1

    Wow!

  • @booboothefool1577
    @booboothefool1577 6 년 전 +1

    Seriously though,this is actually so cool. Like,SO FREAKIN COOL

  • @gregkokjian1659
    @gregkokjian1659 3 년 전

    Amazing! Love it!

  • @SF-kc6zv
    @SF-kc6zv 6 년 전

    This guy just made my day ❤️ what an awesome person

  • @ambycakes
    @ambycakes 6 년 전

    Super inspiring!

  • @unaanguila
    @unaanguila 6 년 전

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @uss_04
    @uss_04 6 년 전 +1

    “You cant tap dance, you only have one leg”
    “Fuck you, I’ll tap dance. Just watch”

  • @user-kw8pb3gt5i
    @user-kw8pb3gt5i 2 개월 전

    The story., The great Story, the real story,
    The Great Human history!
    Thank you!

  • @leosaduck7205
    @leosaduck7205 6 년 전 +1

    Wow this is so cool! I’m a tapper too (though not nearly as good) and I’ve been doing it since I was 3. This was so inspiring and makes me know that if you can do it then I shouldn’t doubt myself and to just keep trying!

  • @melischubert8472
    @melischubert8472 6 년 전 +1

    Amazing

  • @luiscarreno7327
    @luiscarreno7327 5 년 전 +1

    He came to my school on April 25 2019

  • @francisalanbeattie4458

    Brilliant. Well done.

  • @zaynaejaz1676
    @zaynaejaz1676 6 년 전 +2

    I love it

  • @reaganbramlish5858

    IM CRYING I LOVE THIS GUY

  • @Hibiol-of-my-decay

    Bravo!

  • @dooklarue1672
    @dooklarue1672 6 년 전

    Thats amazing

  • @tarzan1148
    @tarzan1148 3 년 전

    touching and inspiring story.... thanks!

  • @altamontdarby2819
    @altamontdarby2819 11 개월 전

    The great Peg leg Bates inspired this amazing and brave young!👏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👌🏾❤️

  • @circe4095
    @circe4095 6 년 전

    That is amazing as hell

  • @buzzfeeded1882
    @buzzfeeded1882 6 년 전

    RESPECT DUDE

  • @arcu.04
    @arcu.04 6 년 전

    Very inspiring!!!! I’m also a tap dancer!!

  • @dreameaterarts2946

    Amazing! !!!!

  • @daphnelu7
    @daphnelu7 6 년 전

    Awesome

  • @theshevirgo
    @theshevirgo 6 년 전

    This is incredible, he is incredible.

  • @melischubert8472
    @melischubert8472 6 년 전

    Inspiring

  • @daveolep7657
    @daveolep7657 6 년 전

    God bless you.

  • @ainaq5259
    @ainaq5259 6 년 전

    Hell yah! Dance my boy, Dance!

  • @mulata523
    @mulata523 6 년 전

    Amazing 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @DD-hy1nl
    @DD-hy1nl 2 년 전

    Amazing! There's nothing one can't do if you want it that bad..Best Wishes to you, God bless.

  • @connysupergirl
    @connysupergirl 년 전

    Absolutly great 🤩

  • @anthonycamacho7542
    @anthonycamacho7542 6 년 전 +1

    Aye aye captain

  • @softdreamer7956
    @softdreamer7956 6 년 전 +3

    Bruh i have two healthy legs,and yet,i can't dance that well.

  • @silversnow4777
    @silversnow4777 6 년 전 +6

    I ‘ D G I V E I T A T E N

  • @forestfairy352
    @forestfairy352 년 전

    You put lots of faith in that very slippery looking peg😮

  • @melischubert8472
    @melischubert8472 6 년 전 +1

    Wow

  • @Cefon2121
    @Cefon2121 3 년 전

    His mom was actually my speech teacher

  • @1NiceHamster
    @1NiceHamster 6 년 전

    Woah I live in ob and I've never heard it seen this guy

  • @appalachianoperator
    @appalachianoperator 5 개월 전

    I fly out of that town

  • @mrsirman2177
    @mrsirman2177 6 년 전 +1

    Dancing popsicle

  • @christinedorsch2042
    @christinedorsch2042 5 년 전 +1

    This tap dancer my speech teacher is her mother actually

  • @MrLarrythehacker
    @MrLarrythehacker 6 년 전 +2

    I feel like KRplus's algorithms don't like this channels' videos, that's why they don't recommend it.

  • @bminnie2233
    @bminnie2233 6 년 전

    Powerul 😍😍😍😘

  • @melischubert8472
    @melischubert8472 6 년 전 +1

    Oooooooh wow

  • @juulianft
    @juulianft 6 년 전

    nice car

  • @guts8909
    @guts8909 6 년 전 +1

    IT IS LIKE SALAZAR FROM PIRATES OF CARIBRIAN

  • @trystanfranziskus
    @trystanfranziskus 6 년 전

    Ay.

  • @jensutra411
    @jensutra411 6 년 전

    Love u

  • @esklamder4903
    @esklamder4903 6 년 전

    Imagine what he can do with four peg legs

  • @poojapandey9606
    @poojapandey9606 6 년 전

    😳🙏

  • @daviddean7842
    @daviddean7842 6 년 전

    Idk what I’m doin eer

  • @Lavaer
    @Lavaer 6 년 전 +1

    Wait... how about without legs with dancing?

  • @bsv._.fiercebsv.fierce4162

    Help

  • @zoramarballet9529
    @zoramarballet9529 5 년 전 +1

    I’m disgusted with the 38 folks for whom a thumbs DOWN was warranted...Really? How is this possible?
    May you dig deep and locate your compassion and empathy, try a novel concept, man”kind”... If you continue on your morally egregious path towards inhumanity, while I don’t wish you or a loved one a similar situation...do remember, my friend, Karma kicks ass

  • @Chris69651
    @Chris69651 3 년 전 +1

    no shit that u dont see a peg legged tap dancer u see a meteal leg duh

  • @atsukana1704
    @atsukana1704 6 년 전 +1

    I am peggy the pirate

  • @gresselvillaver8162

    he's cute.

  • @appelmelk5664
    @appelmelk5664 2 년 전

    WOODEN LEG WOOoOoOODEN LEG

  • @AlvinCornelius
    @AlvinCornelius 6 년 전

    Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum

  • @Mitchel141
    @Mitchel141 6 년 전

    Rrrr-matey

  • @asriel2614
    @asriel2614 년 전

    And one and one and one and one and one and one and one