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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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Type	Title	Post date	Updated/commented date
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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