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 Teaches Lindy Hop at Dance Dimensions Studios
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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Tap Basics | Chester's 8 wk SERIES!
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:09pm
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:09pm
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LAUSD Ballroom Instruction Fundraiser
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 1:12pm
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Dance Fusion: Central Ave Dance Ensemble perform Tango Routine at Dance Fusion in Inglewood
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 3:12pm
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 4:49pm
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2005-02-20 - New Creation Christian Faith Center
Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 12:00am
Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm
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L.A. Trade Tech Dance Ensemble Reunion '06
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:10pm
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Birth of Swing
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:41pm
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:41pm
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Tap Basics | Chester's 8 wk SERIES!
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:08pm
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:08pm
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The History of Black Dance in America (2015) - Sunday
Monday, April 27, 2015 - 4:28pm
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 2:42pm
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Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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