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Posted by somebody on Wednesday, 13 June 2007

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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Video Embed	Kirk Dances at His Benefit (Swinging All Day)	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Video Embed	Blues Dancing (Swing Style)	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Video Embed	Ain't That Something to Shout About	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 1:24am
Video Embed	Kirk's Get Well Video	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 1:19am
Video Embed	Lucky Numbers (Nicholas Brothers)	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Video Embed	Central Avenue Dance Ensemble Video - Maxwell's in the Argyle Hotel, March 2004	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Video Embed	The Kissing Bandit	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:31pm	Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 3:54pm
Event	Unity Praise Dancers and Company Presents: Ignite The Praise 2009	Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:09pm	Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:09pm
Event	Dunham Tradition	Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:09pm	Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:09pm
Event	Dunham Tradition	Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:09pm	Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:09pm

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