Central Ave Dance Ensemble
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The Central Avenue Dance Ensemble
The Central Avenue Dance Ensemble is a multi-aged performance group led by Chester Whitmore. Our mission is to perpetuate and promote American Vernacular dances of the 20th Century. These dances include: American street dances such as Leonard Reed’s Shim Sham Shimmy, the Shorty George, the Charleston (1920s) and the Lindy Hop (1920s - 40s). These are in addition to dances derived from them like the Chicago Bop (1960s) which begat Steppin’ (1990s). We aim to show the connections between dance forms from generation to generation and their connection to music and cabaret; to show how American vernacular dances were influenced by African dance and were shaped by spirituality and slavery (liturgical dance) as well as were molded by rhythm and music (tap dance and Salsa). We aim to express the infectious healing qualities of dance, to educate audiences and to spread the joy of dance.
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Katherine Dunham Video Library and Timeline
Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 6:37pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:04am
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"Swing" Music at the US Swing Open?
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 1:11am
Monday, December 24, 2007 - 12:17pm
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2007 American Lindy Hop Championships Winners
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:25pm
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:27pm
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2007 US Open Swing Dance Championships Winners
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:15pm
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:15pm
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Clog and Step Dance Festival - 1990
Friday, November 23, 2007 - 11:54am
Friday, November 23, 2007 - 11:54am
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Ballroom Dance (definition)
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:47pm
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:47pm
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What's Steppin?
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm
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Motor City Jam 2007 - Chester and Cheryl Dancing
Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 4:10am
Monday, November 12, 2007 - 2:27pm
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Third Street Swingers (Swing on the 3rd Street Promenade)
Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 3:09pm
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:48pm
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Stepper's Internet Connection
Sunday, September 9, 2007 - 5:27pm
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:50pm
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