Central Ave Dance Ensemble

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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Image Salvador And Bea Friday, October 1, 2010 - 5:48pm Friday, October 1, 2010 - 5:48pm
Image Salvador And Gwen Friday, October 1, 2010 - 5:48pm Friday, October 1, 2010 - 5:48pm
Image Ron And Lynn Friday, October 1, 2010 - 5:48pm Friday, October 1, 2010 - 5:48pm
Video Embed The Truth (About Success) Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 11:26am Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:52pm
Event Cotton Club Night - Association of Black Women Physicians Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 11:35am Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 4:47pm
Event Thixotix Runway Dance Fusion Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 11:10am Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 4:45pm
Event Harlem Nights Steppers Ball Monday, August 16, 2010 - 4:20pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 4:46pm
Event Parkinson's: Ron performs at the Parkinson's Resource Organization Fundraiser Monday, July 19, 2010 - 1:09am Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 4:48pm
Event "HEALING THROUGH MUSIC" STRAIGHT JAZZ WITH A SPLASH OF BLUES Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 6:32pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:17pm
Event Sandra Giles: CADE Performs at Sandra Giles Birthday Party Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 7:23pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:23pm

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