

Episode 128: Ian Berg - The Case For Institutional Education
21 snips Jul 1, 2024
Ian Berg, an incredible Tap Dance artist, composer, and educator, discusses the fusion of tap dance with music, the importance of jazz culture in higher education, choreography, composition, and creating music for tap dancers. He reflects on his tap dance journey, influential figures, and the interplay of music and tap dancing through melodies and time signatures.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Ian Berg's Tap Dance Journey and Teaching Approach
04:47 • 33min
Exploring Choreography and Composition in Dance
38:09 • 12min
Exploring the Interplay of Music and Tap Dancing Through Melodies and Time Signatures
49:50 • 6min
Reflections on Watching Jimmy Slide Dance to Music
55:23 • 1min
Exploring the Creation of Music for Tap Dancers
56:48 • 5min