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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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Event Queen of Swing Documentary hosted by Norma Miller with the Woody Woods Quartet (Las Vegas, NV) Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Event Tap Basics | Chester's 8 wk SERIES! Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:07pm Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:07pm
Event 2005-05-29 - Praise God In Dance Monday, May 30, 2005 - 12:00am Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm
Event Archive: The Origins of Black Dance (2014) Monday, April 27, 2015 - 3:33pm Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 2:39pm
Event History of Central Avenue, Session II Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 11:17am Friday, June 7, 2019 - 10:11am
Event CADE performs at 2nd Annual Tango On The Streets Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 2:02pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:25pm
Event 2004-01-20 - Hollywood Park Casino 'Jazz Cool Down' Featuring Linda Hopkins Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 12:00am Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm
Event Dance Fusion Fundraiser Dance Monday, August 8, 2016 - 5:47pm Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:54pm
Event 2005-04-22 - Swinging In The Hood Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Event Tap Basics | Chester's 8 wk SERIES! Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:06pm Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:06pm

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“One of the benefits of knowledge is that it is portable: Anything you learn you take with you wherever you go for the rest of your life.”

-Paul Thornhill

 

 

 

Chester Whitmore’s Message

“My approach to dance is life itself, places people and things that have happened in our lifetime and creating dance forms for the audience about feelings, emotions in life Paul and Fumi Wiping Their Showsthat they may have overlooked. In addition, I want my dances to purely entertain as well as educate. At this stage in my career, I still have much to contribute to the world of dance as a performer, instructor, choreographer and educator. While I possess many years of experience in all of these areas, and as a music historian, musician and composer, I endeavor endlessly to further develop my skills and share them with others.”

 

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