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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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Type	Title	Post date	Updated/commented date
Video Embed	From Swing To Steppin: Introduction	Friday, August 21, 2009 - 7:51am	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Image	The Ensemble Waltzes at Toys for Tots	Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 12:26pm	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Video Embed	Foxtrotting At 1939 Worlds Fair	Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 1:00am	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Video Embed	Holiday for Swing (Performance)	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Video Embed	1929 Smooth Foxtrot by Carsani & Lennard	Monday, November 2, 2009 - 4:00pm	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Basic page	Essence of Swing I: Beginning Lindy Hop with Chester Whitmore	Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 9:38pm	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Video Embed	Absolute Beginner's Guide to Swing	Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 6:25pm	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Event	2005-01-02 - Kwanzaa Festival	Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 12:00am	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:36pm
Event	2004-06-04 - L.A. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 75th Anniversary Gala	Friday, June 4, 2004 - 12:00am	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:31pm
Link	Vintage Videos	Friday, July 13, 2007 - 12:30pm	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:16pm

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