Central Ave Dance Ensemble
Primary tabs
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
Post date
Updated/commented date
Basic page
CADE - Chester's Message
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 9:29pm
Monday, August 22, 2016 - 7:01pm
Event
The History of Black Dance in America Photo Exhibition and Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 4:23pm
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 3:24pm
Video Embed
HBDA 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 1:57am
Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 6:59pm
Basic page
Mission Statement
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:51am
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 10:13pm
Article
Reginald Thornton
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 4:58pm
Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 9:19am
Book page
Ron Parker (alt)
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 1:12pm
Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 9:15am
Event
Tribute to Chester Whitmore
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 9:34am
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 9:35am
Link
Lindy Hop Featured in Life Magazine, August 23, 1943
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 - 11:40am
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 7:38pm
Image
Reggie Teaches Hip Hop
Monday, December 6, 2010 - 2:39pm
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 7:37pm
Image
RonAndXia 90
Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:17pm
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 7:31pm
Pages
