Central Ave Dance Ensemble

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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Book page Atiya El Amin Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 12:39am Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 4:01pm
Book page CADE Logo Friday, February 26, 2021 - 1:59am Friday, February 26, 2021 - 1:59am
Book page Bios Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 1:04pm Monday, February 1, 2016 - 11:31pm
Book page Fumi Bankole Friday, June 12, 2015 - 3:12pm Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 4:02pm
Book page Chester Whitmore Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 9:40pm Monday, April 20, 2020 - 7:55pm
Book page Kiana Stringfield Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 8:46pm Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:10am
Book page Harry Bowens Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 8:44pm Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 8:44pm
Book page Jade Jerry Monday, February 1, 2016 - 10:50pm Monday, February 1, 2016 - 10:52pm
Event 2004-03-01 - Maxwell's in the Argyle Hotel Monday, March 1, 2004 - 12:00am Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - 10:13pm
Event Tap Basics | Chester's 8 wk SERIES! Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:09pm Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:09pm

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