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:
| Type | Title |
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Updated/commented date |
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| Link | Ballin' The Jack | Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:38pm | Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:10am |
| Link | Arm Tone | Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:35pm | Monday, December 31, 2007 - 6:27pm |
| Link | African-American Contribution to Theatrical Dance | Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:33pm | Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 2:09am |
| Basic page | CADE - Chester's Message | Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 9:29pm | Monday, August 22, 2016 - 7:01pm |
| Basic page | Mission Statement | Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:51am | Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 10:13pm |
| Basic page | About Us | Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:37am | Monday, January 18, 2016 - 2:28pm |
| Basic page | Central Avenue Dance Ensemble Bios (Old) | Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:31am | Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 12:03am |
| Event | 2005-10-27 - Dance and African-American Music | Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 12:00am | Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm |
| Event | 2005-09-18 - De Obeah Mon | Saturday, September 3, 2005 - 12:00am | Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm |
| Event | 2005-05-29 - Praise God In Dance | Monday, May 30, 2005 - 12:00am | Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm |
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