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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Motor City Jam 2007 - Chester and Cheryl Dancing
Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 4:10am
Monday, November 12, 2007 - 2:27pm
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Contact
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:24pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:25pm
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About Us
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:37am
Monday, January 18, 2016 - 2:28pm
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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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Front Page
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm
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Mission Statement
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:51am
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 10:13pm
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Killing Myself
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - 10:48pm
Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 12:56am
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Why is Stepping Called 'Stepping'?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
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Beginning Argentine Tango
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 11:12am
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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From Swing To Steppin: Beginning Chicago Style Step Dance Course
Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 12:11pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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