Rick Ausland Shim Sham Swingin' Tap Dance Improv in Minneapolis

[LeftyPhil01]

damn. I don't know the first thing about tap, just stumbled in here because I was trying to learn the non tap Shim Sham. Gotta say, you're incredible. You've got a gift.

[thecartmans]

oh yeeees. this one goes straight into the playlist "inspiration". thanks for sharing, man!

[Loreen2008]

You are simply amazing!!! How long have you been taping? I'm just starting. What's your advise on building up speed? I AM SCARED OF YOU!!! :-)

[celair8]

Your swingin' style is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RicktheTapDancer]

@celair8 THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vovivacsa]

You are fantastic! And it's all improvisation??? It could be the greatest thing in life to dance like this. I like your style, it's so free and easy.

[maddtappin]

no that's the Shim Sham...its a very old routine. but yes it is well done

[blueeyeddancer26]

hi! i love your style of tap...ive been tapping my whole life...im very passionate (misspelled) about it..if you could please give me some tips on how i can become a better dancer...

-blueeyeddancer26

[MrJasonSensation]

Hey!

This is a great number!! Is it all your choreography? The shim sham at the beginning is wicked.

[nitrambran]

Very good i like the sound of your taps and you also make the dance look funny,All the best to you and thanks

[pythoncase]

Cool. How long have you been tap dancing, and do you ever do any soft shoe tapping?

[bvgoddess]

ma non vai in trance??...sei bravissimo xxx k

[jmark50]

Dang... you must be in really good shape! Very nice work.

[gpphillips9]

Nice!!! hopefully my tap dancing will be as good someday. BTW, how did you make tap shoes out of pumas (and what kind of pumas did you have to use)? I'm trying to do something similar...either with pumas or chucks...

[RicktheTapDancer]

Thanks man!

I love it.

[Ludorriko]

Cool!!

And nice swingin!!