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Posted by somebody on Wednesday, 13 June 2007

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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Event 2005-04-22 - Swinging In The Hood Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm
Event Tap Basics | Chester's 8 wk SERIES! Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:05pm Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:05pm
Event 2004-03-01 - Maxwell's in the Argyle Hotel Monday, March 1, 2004 - 12:00am Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - 10:13pm
Event Parkinson's: Ron performs at the Parkinson's Resource Organization Fundraiser Monday, July 19, 2010 - 1:09am Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 4:48pm
Event Tribute to Chester Whitmore Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 9:34am Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 9:35am
Event 2005-05-04: Rusty's Rhythm Club Saturday, April 30, 2005 - 12:00am Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm
Event The History of Black Dance in America (2015) - Saturday Monday, April 27, 2015 - 4:27pm Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 2:43pm
Event 2004-05-22 - 2004 National Tap Day Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 12:00am Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 3:46pm
Event Vernacular Jazz Workshop Monday, April 30, 2018 - 8:15pm Monday, April 30, 2018 - 8:15pm
Event California Girl Jam 2006 Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:08pm

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