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.
Recent Content:
| Type | Title |
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Updated/commented date |
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| Video Embed | West Coast Swing (The Beginning) | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm |
| Video Embed | From Jitterbug to Bop | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm |
| 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 | 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 | 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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