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