[3] He began acting at two, landing nationwide commercials for McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Power Wheels and a guest stint on Full House.

He finished his studies early,[clarification needed] and then taught dance at 17 years of age for one semester at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa.

[8] After his two year mission and stint on So You Think You Can Dance tours, Schwimmer reclaimed his titles as both US and World Swing Champion with a new partner, Kellese Key in 2008.

[12] Paula Abdul hired Schwimmer as her creative director and choreographer for her final performance on American Idol and for her opening show for VH1's Divas:Live '09.

Working with his father, he choreographed[13] the short program of American figure skater Jeremy Abbott, which was first performed at the 2011 Cup of China.

In 2018, Schwimmer announced his retirement[14] from competing at The Open Swing Dance Champions, being the only dancer to win 14 World Titles with four different partners, never taking a loss.