CentralAveDance Newsletter
AN EVENING OF DANCE IN THE “KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION” - This Weekend!
Submitted by somebody on 21 February 2008 - 9:12pm.AN EVENING OF DANCE IN THE “KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION”
“KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION”
MADRID THEATER,
21622 Sherman Way,
Canoga Park, CA, 91303
AN EVENING OF DANCE IN THE “KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION”
Submitted by somebody on 17 January 2008 - 7:58pm.“KATHERINE DUNHAM TRADITION”
MADRID THEATER,
21622 Sherman Way,
Canoga Park, CA, 91303
Two New Ballroom Videos
Submitted by somebody on 3 July 2007 - 7:19pm.There are two new Ballroom videos on the web site:
Blacks in Ballroom (God Bless The Child)
http://www.centralavedance.com/node/2972
The Beverly Hills Cotillion Dance Ensemble
http://www.centralavedance.com/node/2979/play
Enjoy.
-CentralAveDance
Dancing in the Hood with Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Band - This Saturday!
Submitted by somebody on 20 February 2007 - 4:39pm.
Black History Month Celebration: A Tribute to Norma Miller, Queen of Swing
Submitted by somebody on 12 February 2007 - 12:21pm.Before there was Salsa, before there was Steppin', there was Swing. Before there was Swing, there was Lindy Hop. Come meet one of the last surviving Lindy Hop pioneers of the Jazz Age, a living legend who helped to change the course of dance and music in America (and the world) forever.
Black History Month Celebration: A Tribute to Norma Miller, Queen of Swing
Submitted by somebody on 2 February 2007 - 12:15pm.Before there was Steppin', there was Swing. Before there was Swing, there was Lindy Hop. Come meet one of the last surviving Lindy Hop pioneers of the Jazz Age, a living legend who helped to change the course of dance and music in America (and the world) forever.
Dancing in the Hood with Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Band - This Saturday!
Submitted by somebody on 24 January 2007 - 1:14pm.Norma Miller at Lindy Groove Tonight (Thursday, Decmeber 21, 2006)
Submitted by somebody on 21 December 2006 - 5:50pm.Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing, is in town for a few days, stopping by from her film tour, and Chester is going to bring her down to Lindy Groove this evening, Thursday, December 21, 2006.
Norma is one of the last remaing original members of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers ("A Day at the Races", "Hellzapoppin", etc...). She is truly one of the pioneers of Lindy Hop.
Sorry for the last minute notice. If you wish to stop by and say hello to Norma, we'll be there tonight.
Click here for more info on Norma Miller: http://www.centralavedance.com/node/329
Opus One Band performs at Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square
Submitted by somebody on 8 December 2006 - 8:01pm.The Opus One Band performs Saturday afternoon, December 9, 2006, from 4:30pm until 5:30pm at Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square. Details on this special program covered in these articles:
http://www.downtownnews.com/articles/2004/11/15/entertainment/entertainment02.txt
http://downtownla.com/pdfs/news_press_releases/press001205.pdf
http://www.lacity.org/rap/press/rappress31441517_11072006.pdf
Opus One Big Band at Rusty's Rhythm Club
Submitted by somebody on 22 October 2006 - 2:47pm.Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Big Band will perform at Rusty's Rhythm Club Wednesday night, October 25, 2006.
California Girl Jam 2006
Submitted by somebody on 22 October 2006 - 2:44pm.California Girl Jam
California Girl Jam 2006
November 3–5!
- Bringing awareness of women in Jazz Dance/Music History
- Learn more styles of Jazz Dancing
- Classes in Tap, Breakin', Charleston, & Lindy Hop in one weekend
- Featuring Tap Legend Dr. Jeni LeGon ~Worked with Bill Robinson & Fats Waller in the 1930s
- Social Dancing & contests w/ prizes (Chester's band plays Saturday night)
- Special performances & guest speakers
Instructors:
- Dr. Jeni LeGon (Tap/Jazz)
- Chester Whitmore (Tap/Jazz)
- Jojo Jackson (Lindy Hop/ Charleston)
- Sarah Reich (Tap)
- Corina Acosta (Lindy Hop/ Charleston)
- Peppa (Breakin')
GUYS:
- Volunteer leads take classes for FREE
- We need you
- Guys not volunteering are welcome too
If you have questions, interests, or suggestions, please contact me: CA@girljam.us or via our myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/cagirljam
Dancing in the Hood with Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Band
Submitted by somebody on 17 October 2006 - 11:18am.This Weekend with Chester Whitmore (September 29, 2006)
Submitted by somebody on 28 September 2006 - 10:28am.- Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Band are playing tomorrow night (Friday, September 29, 2006) at "Dancing in The Hood". Come out and dance with one of the most exciting bands in Southern California!
- Chester Whitmore and the Central Avenue Dance Ensemble are performing in the L.A. Trade Tech Dance Ensemble 2006 Renunion this Saturday (September 30, 2006) night. Come out for an exciting evening of dance performances!
Dancing in the Hood with Chester Whitmore and the Opus One Band
Submitted by somebody on 15 September 2006 - 4:43pm.A Tribute to Norma Miller
Submitted by somebody on 31 August 2006 - 4:47pm.On Saturday evening, September 9, “A Tribute to Norma Miller” will take place at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The evening will feature an entire showing of the newly released 75 minute movie about Norma’s life and unique contribution to African American history. 
Performances by Norma Miller, Chester Whitmore, The Nicholas Sisters and the Los Angeles Central Ave Dance Ensemble accompanied by Mr. Whitmore’s 18-piece swing/jazz band, Opus One Big Band will follow the movie. For more information and to purchase discounted tickets for this memorable event, contact Pat Haff at the Church Office.
