Ian Berg

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.

Ian Berg is a tap dancer, composer, and the founder of the tap company Subject:Matter, recently recognized for their first album. He shares his fascinating journey from ballet to a rich fusion of tap and jazz. Listeners will enjoy insights on sound management in dance education, creative recording challenges, and the vital connection between movement and music. Ian emphasizes collaborative improvisation strategies for tap dancers and musicians, while also addressing the need for hearing health in performance settings.