Chester Whitmore (born November 30, 1955) is an American bandleader, choreographer, dancer, and teacher.[1][2][3][4][5]
Whitmore began dancing with the Nicholas Brothers in 1974 and has since danced in the U.S. and internationally. He has choreographed for Boyz II Men, Sugar Ray, and Teena Marie and worked with artists such as MC Hammer and Prince. Through his company Black Ballet Jazz, he has danced with the orchestras of Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Miles Davis.[6] He has also taught at Herräng Dance Camp.[6][7][8][9]
References
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- ^ Hill, Shannon (July 13, 2017). "Chester Whitmore's Tap & Jazz Revue to Perform at Union Station". Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "A weekend with Chester Whitmore". Archived from the original on August 12, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Chester Whitmore". Archived from the original on August 8, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ CBS2 Celebrates Black History Month: Chester Whitmore. KCAL-TV. February 2, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "Chester Whitmore". Herräng Dance Camp. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Swing Sistah Productions". Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "The Masters of Lindy Hop & Tap". Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Standing up against Elder Abuse". gaeddede.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
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