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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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:24pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:25pm
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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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Daigo Koide
Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:39pm
Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:39pm
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Dance Dimensions Studio
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:47pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:59am
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Dance Downtown (LA) Schedule
Sunday, September 9, 2007 - 5:16pm
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:52pm
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Dance Fusion Fundraiser Dance
Monday, August 8, 2016 - 5:47pm
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:54pm
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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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Dancing in the Hood with Chester Whitmore and Opus One Big Band
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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Dancing in the Hood with Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Band
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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Dancing in the Hood with Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Band
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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