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Meet A Living Legend

Take the unique opportunity to be inspired by the experiences and stories of the swing dance legends.

Chester Whitmore USA

Chester is a multi-talent. He is an international dancer of Tap and Jazz, band leader, choreographer, lecturer, historian, comedian, actor, stuntman, Kung Fu master, and studied to be a cinematographer. He began dancing in 1974. An encounter with famed tap dancer Fayard Nicholas changed his life. Eventually, Fayard became his teacher and mentor. He has choreographed for movies such as “La La Land”, “Boyz II Men”, “Fame”. He worked with famous artists such as Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, Prince, Usher, Jackie Chan, Savion Glover, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, and has performed and taught along with many of the original Lindy Hoppers. Chester exudes boundless positive energy and passion for dance and life.