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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Benefit Dance for Kirk Tuey
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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Chester Whitmore in Detroit for tap and jazz
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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You Never Know Who You're Dancing Dancing With
Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:01pm
Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:01pm
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Lack of Etiquette in the Salsa Crowd
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:14am
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:44am
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Footage of Adele Astaire
Friday, June 27, 2008 - 1:42am
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 1:37am
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Front Page
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm
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Sharp as a Tack lyrics
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:49pm
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:55pm
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Do I have a Degree in Dance?
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 2:22pm
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 2:22pm
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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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Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 1:00pm
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 1:46pm
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