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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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Video Embed	What is Urban Ballroom	Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 2:56pm	Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:39pm
Event	Dance Fusion Fundraiser Dance	Monday, August 8, 2016 - 5:47pm	Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:54pm
Event	Tribute to Chester Whitmore	Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 9:34am	Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 9:35am
Event	The History of Black Dance in America Photo Exhibition and Fundraiser	Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 4:23pm	Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 3:24pm
Video Embed	The History of Black Dance in America - Promo 2012	Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 6:40pm	Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:38pm
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Event	The History of Black Dance in America Photo Exhibition and Fundraiser	Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - 5:02pm	Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 8:06pm
Book page	Jade Jerry	Monday, February 1, 2016 - 10:50pm	Monday, February 1, 2016 - 10:52pm
Book page	Nupeir Garrett	Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 1:35pm	Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 1:35pm

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