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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CADE - Chester's Message
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 9:29pm
Monday, August 22, 2016 - 7:01pm
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By Your Side Elegant Dance Productions
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 3:09pm
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Brian Yip
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 1:01pm
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:07am
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Blues Dancing (Swing Style)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
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Blacks in Ballroom (God Bless The Child)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 3:16pm
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Birth of Swing
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:41pm
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:41pm
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Bios
Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 1:04pm
Monday, February 1, 2016 - 11:31pm
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Bernadette Sebastian
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 10:24am
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:06am
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Benefit Dance for Kirk Tuey
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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Beginning Argentine Tango: Volume I
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 2:56pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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