The Tap Love Tour Podcast
Episode 128: Ian Berg - The Case For Institutional Education
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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- Collaboration between musicians and tap dancers involves adjusting drum sounds to create sonic space for tap dancers.
- Ian Berg advocates for a well-rounded tap dance program in college, including courses in music, history, and technique.
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Collaboration and division of roles between musicians and tap dancers involve detailed discussions on how drummers can adjust their playing to create sonic space for tap dancers. Specific examples include limiting certain drum sounds to enhance the tap dancer's performance.
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