WKU Shim Sham Tutorial - Tap Dance Version

Be a part of history as Hilltoppers unite to celebrate National Tap Dance Day and show WKU pride!
Learn a version of the Shim Sham Shimmy, an historic tap dance, and then join students, staff, and faculty to help create a flash mob style video to celebrate this American art form.
Can't Dance? Don't worry; come and join the fun anyway! Film shoot will take place on Friday, May 5th in the FAC colonnades. Arrive at 5:00pm CDT ready to dance!
For more information, contact Amanda Clark ([e-mail]) or grab a dance major for help learning the dance.
Music Credit: "Let's Misbehave," The Grey Orchestra
Original Choreography: Leonard Reed

[@marykayglassman674]

I love your tutorial. You did a fabulous job of breaking it down and then putting it together. Thank you!

[@AlanOx]

Thanks! One of the few top instructionals for the shim sham.

[@WKUDistanceLearning]

Thank you!

[@GitteOrnkow]

Hi 👋 many thanks for sharing 😍 what’s the name of the tune?

[@debbietodd8762]

I love this routine, but I wish I could understand what steps you are calling out in the tack Annie, and that there was a slow break down of the steps in the shave and a haircut.

[@6incomefigure]

What kind of shoes are those? Brand, style?

[@eleanorecn]

they looks like j sam’s xx

[@siribaimusic]

no, the shim sham is stomp spank step, stomp spank step, stomp spank ball change stomp spank step, not shuffles.

[@tappenfeat]

Thank you! There's so many versions, but the stomp is traditional like you mention. 💕

[@carolyngrillo8857]

Slower please!! Good otherwise