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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What's Steppin?
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm
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Dance Dimensions Studio
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:47pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:59am
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Software Creations
Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 12:17am
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 6:13pm
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Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:16pm
Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:16pm
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Monday, December 6, 2010 - 2:39pm
Monday, December 6, 2010 - 2:39pm
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Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:15pm
Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:15pm
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 8:05pm
Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 8:05pm
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ShimSham 73
Monday, October 18, 2010 - 3:42pm
Monday, October 18, 2010 - 3:42pm
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Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:59pm
Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:59pm
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Monday, October 18, 2010 - 3:02pm
Monday, October 18, 2010 - 3:02pm
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