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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From Swing To Steppin: Introduction
Friday, August 21, 2009 - 7:51am
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Cuban Motion in Poinciana Choreography
Monday, January 7, 2008 - 5:37am
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Foxtrotting At 1939 Worlds Fair
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 1:00am
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Holiday for Swing (Performance)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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1929 Smooth Foxtrot by Carsani & Lennard
Monday, November 2, 2009 - 4:00pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Essence of Swing I: Beginning Lindy Hop with Chester Whitmore
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 9:38pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Swing
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 6:25pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Swing: Volume IV
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 6:15pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Urban Roundtable TV Interview
Monday, February 21, 2011 - 12:22am
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Swing: Volume II
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 6:00pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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