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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Xanadu Sing-Along Performance
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
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Xanadu Sing-Along
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 1:14pm
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Why is Stepping Called 'Stepping'?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
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What's Steppin?
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:44pm
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What is Urban Ballroom
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 2:56pm
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:39pm
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What is Lindy Hop?
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 11:00pm
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 6:03pm
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What did these guys give her?
Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:57pm
Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 11:05pm
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West Coast Swing (The Beginning)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
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West Coast Swing (Pop / R and B)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
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Waltz: Anya and Danny
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 3:58pm
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