Discover rare jazz styles, untold history, and soulful movement from one of the last great performers of the swing era.
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Meet one of the last legends of the swing era
Here to serve up rare jazz styles, untold stories, and movement straight from the source. Soulful, surprising, and anything but ordinary.
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Learn from Chester, a living jazz legend.
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Delve into historical insights for every dance move.
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50+ Years of Experience
Chester has been a respected figure in jazz dance since 1974
Protége of Jazz Legend Fayard Nicholas
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Ever feel like you're missing a piece of the swing dance puzzle? Like there's a whole world of history, flavor, and flair that no one's teaching at your local scene? We’ve got you.
Step into the spotlight with Chester Whitmore, legendary dancer, choreographer, and all-around jazz icon. His exclusive online classes are your backstage pass to the roots of swing. We're talking The Bop, the Cakewalk, the California Orange... moves that shaped the culture and still light up the dance floor.
With a subscription, you're not just picking up steps, you're soaking up stories, style, and the soul of jazz. It’s the kind of training that gives you confidence, connection, and that authentic edge every dancer dreams of.
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About Chester Whitmore
(he/him)
USA
Chester exudes boundless positive energy and passion for dance and is a born entertainer. His contributions have been far too many to name them all. He can only be seen to be believed.
Dancing since 1974 and a protege of Fayard Nicholas (of the Nicholas Brothers) Chester has been dancing his way around the world. These days he is a dancer, teacher, performer, choreographer, director, stunt man and entertainer. His choreography can be seen in music videos for Boys II Men, Sugar Ray, Teena Marie as well as working with artists such as Savion Glover, MC Hammer, Prince and many more. Also a highly renowned drummer and band leader he has worked with some of the best in the entertainment industry. He has performed with his dance company Black Ballet Jazz, with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Count Basie Orchestra and the great Miles Davies.
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