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Ian Berg

Relative Rhythms | Where Music & Dance Meet

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Rhythmic Conversations: Tap Dance and Jazz Integration

This chapter discusses the integration of tap dance with its rich jazz history, emphasizing the educational strategies that help dancers develop improvisational skills. The speakers reflect on their experiences teaching at MIT, focusing on musical phrasing, ear training, and the interplay between tap and drumming. They also share insights into their creative process for recording albums, highlighting the challenges and innovations in marrying movement with music.

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