Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Swinging In The Hood, February 18, 2005

somebody — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:10:35 -0800

Photos from the "Swinging In the Hood" event on February 18, 2005 at the old church on 65th Place and Normandie, South Central Los Angeles, California. Back in the day.

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Swinging In The Hood, March18, 2005

somebody — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:11:59 -0800

Photos from the "Swinging In the Hood" event on March18, 2005 at the old church on 65th Place and Normandie, South Central Los Angeles, California. Back in the day.

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Swinging with the Stars, Phoenix, Arizona, February 2005. Also some "Swinging in the Hood" shots.

somebody — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:50:36 -0800

Central Ave Dance Ensemble and Opus One Big Band at the "Swinging with the Stars" event in Phoenix, Arizona, February 2005. Also some shots from the "Swinging in the Hood" dance the following month in Los Angeles.

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Praise Dance Peformance. May 29, 2005.

somebody — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:19:31 -0800

Shots from our Praise Dance performance at the Hollywood Celebrity Center, May 29, 2005.

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Swinging In The Hood, May 2005

somebody — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:57:10 -0800

Photos from our Swinging In The Hood event from May 2005 in Los Angeles, California at the old church on 65th Place and Normandie.

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Miscellaneous

somebody — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:58:28 -0800

Miscellaneous shots.

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Central Avenue Dance Ensemble Photo Album

somebody — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:49:37 -0800

Photo album for the Central Avenue Dance Ensemble.

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

History of Black Dance in America

somebody — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:01:06 -0800

The History of Black Dance in America site.

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Waltz Demonstration

somebody — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:15:22 -0700

Performed waltz demonstration with Janee Wang for her Chinese Folk Dance group.

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

"Gotta Dance" - Frankie95 Time Square Dance

somebody — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:41:02 -0700

"Gotta Dance!"

Video produced for the Frankie Manning 95th Birthday Celebration in New York City by the Frankie TV Crew: Chester from LA, Jeremy from London, Bobby from Seattle, Fernando from Argentine and Ron from Gardena. Choreographed and directed by Chester Whitmore and starring a cast of volunteer dancers.

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (Charles Mingus)

somebody — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:15 -0700

Dance tribute to jazz legend Charles Mingus. Danced to Mingus' "The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady" suite. Performers: Ron Parker, Nraca and Jerry Baxter. Choreographed and directed by Chester Whitmore.

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

By Your Side Elegant Dance Productions

somebody — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:48:55 -0800

By Your Side Productions dance performance clips featuring: Chester Whitmore, Deborah Perez, Amy Morrow, Todd Hansen and Ron Parker.

Many of these performances are recreations of vintage Hollywood musical choreography first introduced on screen by dancers such as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Cesar Romero and Alice Faye. Musical numbers include "Puttin on the Ritz", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Romance and Rhumba" and "The Yam".

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Unity Praise Dancers and Company Presents: Ignite The Praise 2009

somebody — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:52:02 -0800

Start: 24 Jan 2009 - 1:00pm

Unity Praise Dancers and Company Presents

Ignite The Praise 2009-Dance in the New Year

praise dance workshop-To get inspired for the year!

classes in : ballet, tap, modern/contemp,lyrical jazz, improvisational skills, choreography, and many more! Join us!

January 24, 2009 Saturday

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The Parker Walk

somebody — Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:40:16 -0800

If movies are a window into the time when they are made, then it's pretty clear that the "Parker Walk" is THE original social dance. Danced more often by more people than Swing, Ballroom and "Steppin'" put together.

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Central Avenue Dance Ensemble Bios

somebody — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:31:47 -0700

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

About Us

somebody — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:37:33 -0700

The Central Avenue Dance Ensemble is an exciting, energetic and dynamic group which takes its name from the historic Los Angeles street that was a haven for

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Unity Praise Dancers and Company- Praise Dance Workshop

somebody — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:39:30 -0700

Start: 18 Oct 2008 - 1:00pm

Unity Praise Dancers and Company- Praise Dance Workshop- "Why we praise Him through Dance"

classes in : ballet, contemporary, lyrical jazz, tap, gospel aerobics, african, many more...

oct 18 saturday from 1-6 p.m.

pre registrar rates:

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Chester Whitmore at the Cicada Club

somebody — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:51:56 -0700

Start: 24 Aug 2008 - 8:30pm

Chester Whitmore's Central Avenue Dance Revue will be performing at Maxwell DeMille's beautiful Cicada Club on August 24th, 2008.

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

617 S. Olive Street

Los Angeles, CA

Dinner Reservations: 213 488 9488
Info: 877 463 7773

http://www.ClubCicada.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Chester Whitmore at the Cicada Club

somebody — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:51:56 -0700

Start: 24 Aug 2008 - 8:30pm

Chester Whitmore's Central Avenue Dance Revue will be performing at Maxwell DeMille's beautiful Cicada Club on August 24th, 2008.

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

617 S. Olive Street

Los Angeles, CA

Dinner Reservations: 213 488 9488
Info: 877 463 7773

http://www.ClubCicada.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

You Never Know Who You're Dancing Dancing With

somebody — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:01:46 -0700

We recently, or rather, I recently posted some discussions on the importance of our (USADance LA) dance hosts smiling and being affable.

I was at Camp Hollywood this past Friday. It's a big Swing/Lindy Hop conference. I saw Rusty Frank there, from Rusty's Rhythm Club and asked her to dance. It was a slow Swing tune, so I started doing my Parker Walk (Ballroom a la Fred Astaire). Just as we began dancing, she abruptly stopped and grabbed a little old lady and told me to dance with her.

USADance-LA Board of Directors

Lack of Etiquette in the Salsa Crowd

somebody — Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:14:03 -0700

Here is a link to a recent LA Times article: "Dancing is not an extreme sport", discussing the lack of etiquette in some Salsa venues.

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Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra at Mayflower Ballroom!

somebody — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:15:52 -0700

Start: 17 Aug 2008 - 6:30pm

A Night at the Hollywood Canteen

The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra

Sunday, August 17, 2008

6:30pm to 10:30pm

Mayflower Ballroom
234 S. Hindry Ave
Inglewood, CA 90301

Tickets and info: http://rustyfrank.com

See attached flyer for details:

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Footage of Adele Astaire

somebody — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:42:56 -0700

I was looking for some footage of Adele Astaire. The only thing I was able to find was this Youtube clip:

Public domain newsreels of Ginger making imprints at Grauman's Chinese Theater 1939,
receiving her Academy Award 1941,
Fred dancing and introducing his sister Adele at the Stage Door Canteen in London 1944,
Fred dancing on the streets of Paris 1944,
Fred and Ginger at the Oscar's 1967 (mute) and more.

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Baby It's Cold Outside

somebody — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:00:20 -0700

Ricardo Montalban sings for Esther Williams the song that has become a classic 'Baby It's Cold Outside'.

Heard the band "Swing, Inc" play this last night at Alpine Village. They couldn't think of the movie it was from. Somebody said, "I think Ricardo Montalban and somebody was in it.". I said, "Yeah, right".

Ricardo was the Man!

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Front Page

somebody — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:10:47 -0700

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Cuban Motion in Pointsietta Choreography

somebody — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 05:37:06 -0800

In the introduction to the Pointsietta Bolero/Rumba Choreography, the question was asked about the techique that should be used for the "cuban motion". I hesitated to answer that for a couple of reasons:

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Percy, Ron and Eroc posing in lobby of the Old Church, circa March 2005

somebody — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:59:19 -0800

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Holiday for Swing

somebody — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:21:59 -0700

Central Avenue Dance Ensemble performs "Holiday for Swing" at Swinging In The Hood, January 21st, 2005.

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

The Kissing Bandit

somebody — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:08:18 -0700

The Kissing Bandit, 1948.

Ricardo Montalban

Ann Miller

Cyd Charise

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Mayflower Maiden Voyage Dance

somebody — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:33:44 -0700

Start: 13 Apr 2008 - 6:30pm

End: 13 Apr 2008 - 10:00pm

USA DANCE

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La Cumparsita

somebody — Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:32:35 -0700

Tango "La Cumparsita" from the motion picture "Tango" by Carlos Saura. Performed by Juan Carlos Copes and Cecilia Narova

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

somebody — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:51:03 -0800

Start: 14 Mar 2008 - 5:00pm

End: 16 Mar 2008 - 3:00pm

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 14-16, 2008

Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Women’s Physical
Education Bldg
2nd Floor

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

somebody — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:51:03 -0800

Start: 14 Mar 2008 - 5:00pm

End: 16 Mar 2008 - 3:00pm

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 14-16, 2008

Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Women’s Physical
Education Bldg
2nd Floor

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

somebody — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:51:03 -0800

Start: 14 Mar 2008 - 5:00pm

End: 16 Mar 2008 - 3:00pm

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 14-16, 2008

Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Women’s Physical
Education Bldg
2nd Floor

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

somebody — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:51:03 -0800

Start: 14 Mar 2008 - 5:00pm

End: 16 Mar 2008 - 3:00pm

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 14-16, 2008

Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Women’s Physical
Education Bldg
2nd Floor

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

somebody — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:51:03 -0800

Start: 14 Mar 2008 - 5:00pm

End: 16 Mar 2008 - 3:00pm

1ST ANNUAL DUNHAM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 14-16, 2008

Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Women’s Physical
Education Bldg
2nd Floor

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Dunham Tradition

somebody — Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:15:22 -0800

Start: 23 Feb 2008 - 8:00pm

AN EVENING OF DANCE IN THE
“KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION”
MADRID THEATER,
21622 Sherman Way,
Canoga Park, CA, 91303

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

AN EVENING OF DANCE IN THE “KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION” - This Weekend!

somebody — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:12:42 -0800

AN EVENING OF DANCE IN THE “KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION”

AN EVENING OF DANCE IN THE
“KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION”
MADRID THEATER,
21622 Sherman Way,
Canoga Park, CA, 91303

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 11 Apr 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 11 Apr 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 4 Apr 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 4 Apr 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 28 Mar 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 28 Mar 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 21 Mar 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 21 Mar 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 14 Mar 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 14 Mar 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 7 Mar 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 7 Mar 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 29 Feb 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 29 Feb 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 22 Feb 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 22 Feb 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavillion in Granada Hills

somebody — Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:10:56 -0800

Start: 22 Feb 2008 - 8:30pm

End: 22 Feb 2008 - 11:30pm

Friday night Ballroom dancing.

Granada Pavillion

11128 Balboa Blvd

Granada Hills, CA

(Near Trader Joe's and Pep Boy's. Just south of the 118 Freeway and North of San Fernando Mission Rd)

Admission: $10

1st, 3rd & 5th Friday Dances contact David Katz at (818) 307-0602 or DanceDK@AOL.com

2nd and 3rd Friday Dances contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or Hedances@NetZero.com

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Chicago Steppers Classes @ Club Hall of Fame (Inglewood, CA)

somebody — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:59:59 -0800

Start: 29 Feb 2008 - 8:00pm

End: 29 Feb 2008 - 9:30pm

Club Hall of Fame
"The Mature Night Spot"
Hollywood Park Casino
3883 Century Blvd--5th Floor

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Chicago Steppers Classes @ Club Hall of Fame (Inglewood, CA)

somebody — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:59:59 -0800

Start: 22 Feb 2008 - 8:00pm

End: 22 Feb 2008 - 9:30pm

Club Hall of Fame
"The Mature Night Spot"
Hollywood Park Casino
3883 Century Blvd--5th Floor

Central Ave Dance Ensemble

Chicago Steppers Classes @ Club Hall of Fame (Inglewood, CA)

somebody — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:59:59 -0800

Start: 22 Feb 2008 - 8:00pm

End: 22 Feb 2008 - 9:30pm

Club Hall of Fame
"The Mature Night Spot"
Hollywood Park Casino
3883 Century Blvd--5th Floor