Evan Ruggiero Amputee Tap Dancer w/ Peg Leg

[SuperHorselover91]

It is a sad day when you see one of your friends going through this. I've known evan since my sophmore year. while i am sad that he lost his lower leg, i am glad he continues with what he loves. Continue on Evan.

[ye911168c]

Evan This is definitely one of the coolest things on Youtube !! Please let's have some more of you tapping, you are one very talented guy !

[JJCSM85]

@ye911168c thank you very much, I've been keeping up with this in my tap classes, i'm sure someone will take a video soon and it will be posted to show some more progress

[broadwaymike92]

Evan You're incredible and I am really impressed. I've watched your talent grow since my 6th Grade Year and when you taped dance on Sing Sing Sing after I did the Broadway Medley in the Salk talent Show that year, I just immediately had goosebumps!

[katelyn1324]

WOW. you are in inspiration to all us tappers. <3 you live life wonderfully.

[rustyfrank]

Hey there! So proud of you. I new Peg Leg Bates very well, and he would BE PROUD OF YOU!!!! All my best wishes to you, love, Rusty Frank, author, TAP!THE GREATEST TAP DANCE STARS AND THEIR STORIES 1900-1955.

[JJCSM85]

@rustyfrank thank you! i'm glad you enjoyed it, stay tuned for more to come

[BoOtlegXClan]

WHO DISLIKED THIS VIDEO FU

[TiffKeiller]

I will never complain in tap class again!

[mytheodosia]

fabulous! I have a ballet student missing one arm. She is THE most determined student I have. You are an inspiration to show that with determination you can truly do ANYTHING. Wonderful tap sounds! Good for you!

[Paul5678]

Evan, you are an inspiration! Keep on tappin'!

[romahanlon]

Very cool! My daughter was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right femur about the same time (June 2009). She tapped for many years, but had actually stopped about a year before diagnosis. She has the compress prosthesis, so has both legs, but since high impact activities are off limits, she doesn't tap any more -- BUT she occasionally tries with one leg! I'm sure she'll love your video!

[allisonstrong90]

That's my boy. I admire you so much, Evan. So blessed to know you and to have gone to school with you. xoxo

[thepilotkidsmusic]

Hey evan it's jonny g--- dude that syncopation that starts at 0:28 reminded me so much of an A7X drum syncopation haha good work man shits incredible

[pmeuree]

Very nice and well done. Hope to see more ;-)

[cameronpace56781]

This is truly amazing. So many kids take tap and dance overall for granted. I'm a huge tap fanatic. It's my life! Thank you so much for posting this. God bless<3

[JoEgUlLaCe]

Way to go Evan!!!!!!! Keep on dancin, bro. You're gunna go crazy far!

[kdmt1018]

Evan I'm so proud of you <3333

[alligator0011]

Nice performance from amp ...u r awesome bro ...how many prost do u have ? Can u show how to put on your peg leg and walk with it ? O:)☆ː̗̀º†̬̩̊ºː̖́G̲̅ōd̲̅☆B̲̅Ɩe̅­̲ş̅ş̅☆Y̅ōūː̗̀º†̬̩̊ºː̖́☆O:) ...

[JJCSM85]

@alligator0011 i dont use my peg leg for everyday walking, i use otoo bock's c leg, which is great. those are the only two i have, but for the peg leg i use complete skin to socket suction and with my c leg i use a liner with lubricant

[hermancantdraw12]

You are such a warrior. I am so inspired and amazed. NEVER let anyone or anything stop you. God bless you.

[dancer9801]

absolutely amazing. so inspiring :)

[louislancelotti]

Thanks Evan.Nice Show, indeed. you are also very sexy..

[angelenroute]

Rock on brother!!! Thank you for being an inspiration to me today!!!

[jenniferagargano]

Awesome Evan! This is great! You are an inspiration!

[mckeon224]

Absolutely inspiring!!!!! Way to go Evan!!

[kelseylaurenn]

Evan! You're a beast! I'm so proud of you!! Yessssssss!!!!!

[JJCSM85]

@kelseylaurenn thanks kiki

[mapleclose]

right leg amputated ? It looks more like the left one to me

All the same, briliant, Evan

Look forward to more clips please

[JJCSM85]

@mapleclose yes there is a mirror reflection from my computer camera, so on the video it appears on the left side, but i am a right above knee amputee, thank you, i'm glad you enjoyed, and dont worry there will be more clips

[mapleclose]

@JJCSM85 UNdersttod .. thanks for putting me right, Evan .. look forward to seeing and hearing more from you .. all the very best to you, Evan

[pinkglam1311]

i'm so proud to say i've performed your choreography evan, this is beautiful and i truly wish you all the best of opportunities

[GWMinNW]

Well don Evan; kudos on stepping ahead!

[JJCSM85]

Everyone thank you so much for a the support.

[sstefx]

Great job - showed my daughter who saw you speak at Schirra and she thought you were AWESOME!

[pguttrid]

Very talented and inspiring.

[moviesforrandy]

good job.

[louisekasik]

YOU are amazing and inspiring!! Peg Leg would be sooo...proud! Keep tapping!!

[tooshorttofallover]

Peg Leg Bates is smiling on you from heaven.

[briboo2]

You are incredible. Knew you'd be dancing again, and it's SO great to see <3

[pjsloves5]

EVAN! This video is fantastic. so inspirational. Love you bud.

[rodneyjayl]

Max says he is a friend of yours at MSU. If you ever need me to tape ANY performance of yours, let me know. I'm up there a lot.

[JJCSM85]

@rodneyjayl sounds good, thank you very much

[lilactress114]

Hi Evan! It's Susan from Triple H Productions. I'm amazed and so happy to see you're doing well. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Keep on dancing!(: Love Susie and mom (:

[LSeligman20]

Evan!!!! This is absolutely amazing!!! You're as fierce as ever!!! Miss youuu!! :o)

[imatapdanseur]

YES!! Evan, I'm so happy to see you tap dancing. Yes!

- Hillary

[ladyspats09]

you're gonna be on ellen.

[lioness2691]

Way to go, Evan! Your strength is inspiring.

[JJCSM85]

@lioness2691 thank you