Making Moves With a One Legged Tap Dancer

Evan Ruggiero, a passionate tap dancer, shares his journey from starting tap dancing at age six to overcoming a cancer diagnosis that led to the amputation of his right leg. Inspired by Pegleg Bates, Evan learned to dance again with a peg leg, performing in New York City and expressing emotions through his art. Despite challenges, he continues to pursue his love for tap dancing, demonstrating resilience and the power of passion.

At what age did Evan Ruggiero start tap dancing?

• Four years old

• Six years old

• Eight years old

• Ten years old

What type of cancer was Evan diagnosed with?

• Leukemia

• Osteosarcoma

• Lymphoma

• Melanoma

Who inspired Evan to believe he could tap dance again?

• Sammy Davis Jr.

• Pegleg Bates

• Gene Kelly

• Fred Astaire

What city does Evan perform in?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• San Francisco

What is a key aspect of tap dancing according to Evan?

• Speed and agility

• Costume design

• Emotional expression

• Technical precision