Central Ave Dance Ensemble
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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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History of Central Avenue, Session II
Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 11:17am
Friday, June 7, 2019 - 10:11am
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:24pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:25pm
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Principals
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 7:22pm
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 7:22pm
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Rosa Harris
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 2:40pm
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 7:17pm
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Ron Parker
Monday, June 7, 2010 - 3:42pm
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 7:06pm
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Lord of the Swing - Ford Theater
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 6:32pm
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 6:35pm
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Norma Miller 99th Birthday Bash
Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 11:28am
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 6:35pm
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Introducing Jessie Mae Robinson
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 4:09pm
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 4:09pm
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CentralAveDance at The 5th Annual Uview Media Group Honor Awards 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 8:15pm
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 8:18pm
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Vernacular Jazz Workshop
Monday, April 30, 2018 - 8:15pm
Monday, April 30, 2018 - 8:15pm
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