Avi Miller and Ofer Ben

Native Israelis, Avi Miller and Ofer Ben are performers, teachers, and lecturers - in the unlimited rhythmical dance field of 'Hoofing' - better known as 'Tap Dancing'. Their unique style and choreographies are influenced by the large amount of teachers and mentors they had, linked directly to the origins of tap - created by African/American practitioners. Due to their country of origin, they also incorporate in their work 'Middle Eastern' and Israeli movements taught by their late Israeli Master Ya'acov Kalusky. In class they teach various approaches to a 'Sound Quality Technique' as well as verbal reference to the heritage of tap.

 Their tap dancing experience spans over 30 years and in countries such as: Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Holland, Israel, Japan, Thailand and throughout the USA. They perform as a duo: ‘Miller & Ben - The Israeli Hoofers’ or with their professional company: ‘Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troupe’.

 In 2001, they relocated the Jazz Tap Center, Inc. production offices to New York City . They established the not-for-profit incorporation: Tradition In Tap, Inc. - an organization that produces tap workshops and performances devoted to the preservation of various tap masters' historic legacy and technique. Updated and extensive information can be found at: www.TraditionInTap.org.

 In February 2003, they started to manufacture their Miller & Ben Tap Shoes in the Far East . These hand made High Quality / High End 'Musical Instruments', are considered one of the best in the market. The shoes are sold via their on-line store: www.TapEmporium.com and in selected dance stores in the USA and worldwide.

 Credited appearances includes: the tribute performance and TV documentary for The 9 Doctors of Tap Dance - Oklahoma City University, Tap Extravaganza - New York City, The New York City Tap Festival, The St. Louis Tap Festival, Tap Workshops at Chulalongkorn University and Bangkok Dance - Thailand, Artn-Tap studios in Tokyo - Japan, Summer Dance Camps at Hats Off in Calgary - Canada, Tap Giants Festival in Calgary and Edmonton - Canada, workshop at de TAPperij in Zwolle - Holland, tap master classes and judging for Dance Masters of Pennsylvania, Dance Masters of Massachusetts and ‘T.A.P.’ - National Tap Dance Day Celebration, Cedar Crest College, PA.  

Avi Miller & Ofer Ben 'team-teach' regularly at Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan .