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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Central Avenue (Los Angeles)
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 2:15pm
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:51pm
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History of Swing (From CentralHome.com)
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:48pm
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 12:59pm
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Third Street Swingers (Swing on the 3rd Street Promenade)
Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 3:09pm
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:48pm
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Masters of Lindy Hop and Tap
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:50pm
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 12:52pm
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2007 American Lindy Hop Championships Winners
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:25pm
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:27pm
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Orgins of West Coast Swing
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:54pm
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 12:45pm
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Contact
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:24pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 11:25pm
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About Us
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:37am
Monday, January 18, 2016 - 2:28pm
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Beginning Argentine Tango: Volume I
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 2:56pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Front Page
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 2:10pm
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