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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Ron Parker (alt)
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 1:12pm
Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 9:15am
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Chelsea Schetter
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 10:28am
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:07am
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Salvador Corona
Friday, January 21, 2011 - 11:57am
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 4:02pm
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Beatriz Vasquez
Friday, January 21, 2011 - 11:58am
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 3:30pm
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Five Star Center / Epworth Methodist Church Research
Thursday, January 5, 2017 - 12:25am
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 1:18am
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Rosa Harris
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 2:40pm
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 7:17pm
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Nupeir Garrett
Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 1:35pm
Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 1:35pm
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Do I have a Degree in Dance?
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 2:22pm
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 2:22pm
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Cuban Motion in Poinciana Choreography
Monday, January 7, 2008 - 5:37am
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Lack of Etiquette in the Salsa Crowd
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:14am
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:44am
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