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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Dance Dimensions Studio
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:47pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:59am
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Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 3:35pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:57am
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Ballin' The Jack
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:38pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:10am
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African-American Contribution to Theatrical Dance
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:33pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:09am
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Katherine Dunham Video Library and Timeline
Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 6:37pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:04am
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Footage of Adele Astaire
Friday, June 27, 2008 - 1:42am
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 1:37am
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Info on Toy and Wing
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 12:01am
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 1:35am
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Gotta Dance - Frankie95 Time Square Dance
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 12:25pm
Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 11:43pm
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The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (Charles Mingus)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 10:04pm
Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 11:29pm
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Central Avenue Dance Ensemble Bios (Old)
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:31am
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 12:03am
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