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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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Link	Katherine Dunham Video Library and Timeline	Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 6:37pm	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:04am
Link	African-American Contribution to Theatrical Dance	Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:33pm	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:09am
Link	Ballin' The Jack	Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:38pm	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:10am
Link	Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter	Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 3:35pm	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:57am
Link	Dance Dimensions Studio	Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:47pm	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:59am
Link	Vintage Videos	Friday, July 13, 2007 - 12:30pm	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:16pm
Event	2004-06-04 - L.A. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 75th Anniversary Gala	Friday, June 4, 2004 - 12:00am	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:31pm
Event	2005-01-02 - Kwanzaa Festival	Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 12:00am	Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:36pm
Video Embed	From Swing To Steppin: Partnering: Basic Lead and Follow	Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 10:00pm	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
Video Embed	Walking Down The Line of Dance	Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 2:00pm	Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm

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