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:
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| Event | L.A. Trade Tech Dance Ensemble Reunion '06 | Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm | Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:10pm |
| Event | Benefit Dance for Kirk Tuey | Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm | Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm |
| Blog entry | You Never Know Who You're Dancing Dancing With | Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:01pm | Monday, August 4, 2008 - 2:01pm |
| Blog entry | Lack of Etiquette in the Salsa Crowd | Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:14am | Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:44am |
| Link | Footage of Adele Astaire | Friday, June 27, 2008 - 1:42am | Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 1:37am |
| Basic page | Front Page | Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm | Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm |
| Basic page | Sharp as a Tack lyrics | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:49pm | Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:55pm |
| Blog entry | Do I have a Degree in Dance? | Monday, January 21, 2008 - 2:22pm | Monday, January 21, 2008 - 2:22pm |
| Blog entry | Cuban Motion in Poinciana Choreography | Monday, January 7, 2008 - 5:37am | Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm |
| Image | SwingingInTheHood050318 00075 | Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 1:00pm | Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 1:46pm |
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