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Posted by somebody on Wednesday, 13 June 2007

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	Xanadu Sing-Along Performance	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Event	Xanadu Sing-Along	Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm	Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 1:14pm
Video Embed	Why is Stepping Called 'Stepping'?	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Link	What's Steppin?	Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm	Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm
Video Embed	What is Urban Ballroom	Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 2:56pm	Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:39pm
Link	What is Lindy Hop?	Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 11:00pm	Monday, December 31, 2007 - 6:03pm
Image	What did these guys give her?	Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:57pm	Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 11:05pm
Video Embed	West Coast Swing (The Beginning)	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Video Embed	West Coast Swing (Pop / R and B)	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Video Embed	Waltz: Anya and Danny	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 3:58pm

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