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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Blacks in Ballroom (God Bless The Child)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 3:16pm
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Blues Dancing (Swing Style)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
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Brian Yip
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 1:01pm
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:07am
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By Your Side Elegant Dance Productions
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:40pm
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 3:09pm
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CADE - Chester's Message
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 9:29pm
Monday, August 22, 2016 - 7:01pm
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CADE at the Central Avenue Jazz Festival
Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 4:20pm
Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 4:35pm
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CADE Logo
Friday, February 26, 2021 - 1:59am
Friday, February 26, 2021 - 1:59am
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CADE performs at 2nd Annual Tango On The Streets
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 2:02pm
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:25pm
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CADE Performs at USA Dance LA Halloween Ball
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 1:58pm
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:26pm
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California Girl Jam 2006
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
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