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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Chester Whitmore
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 9:40pm
Monday, April 20, 2020 - 7:55pm
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Brian Yip
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 1:01pm
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:07am
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Bernadette Sebastian
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 10:24am
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:06am
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Interviews with Chester Whitmore
Saturday, January 9, 2016 - 2:48pm
Monday, April 20, 2020 - 7:52pm
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Daigo Koide
Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:39pm
Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:39pm
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Fumi Bankole
Friday, June 12, 2015 - 3:12pm
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 4:02pm
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Kiana Stringfield
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 8:46pm
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:10am
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"Swing" Music at the US Swing Open?
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 1:11am
Monday, December 24, 2007 - 12:17pm
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You Never Know Who You're Dancing Dancing With
Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:01pm
Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:01pm
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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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