| Mission Statement |
To always strive to meet the needs of our students and the academy. To teach without compromise the African-American art form of D.C. Hand Dancing. To promote and preserve hand dancing by providing excellence in teaching. To promote and protect hand dancing by encouraging children, adolescents, and adults of all ages to become active students of the art. And to establish hand dance programs that provide a structured environment for our youth, that fosters the development of positive social skills, self-confidence, tolerance, and discipline.
| Board of Directors |
![]() Edward Sloan, |
![]() Anthony (Tony) Blake, |
![]() Priscilla Wiley, |
![]() Ray Morton, |
![]() Gerri Wallace, |
![]() Jim Nance, |
![]() Shirley Braswell, |
![]() Terri Poole, |
| Principles of Commitment |
The Academy is dedicated to promoting and protecting the African American art form of D.C. Hand Dancing, while always striving to meet the needs of our students and The Academy. Our officers and directors pledge to support our community and treat each other with dignity and respect.
| Location of D.C. Hand-Dance Classes |
| Tuesday | Stephen Decatur Community Center 8200 Pinewood Drive Clinton, MD Phone: (301) 297-4648 __________________________ Class: Beginner: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration: 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge . |
| Wednesday | Oakcrest Towers Apartments 2100 Brooks Drive Forestville, MD Building 2110 Activities Room Phone: (301) 297-7180 ___________________________ Class #1: Beginner: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration: 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge _______________ Class #2: Intermediate: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Duration 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge . |
| Thursday | Gymnastics & Dance Recreation Center 2745 Old Washington Road Waldorf, MD Phone: (301) 870-7938 __________________________ Class #1: Beginner: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge _______________ Class #2: Intermediate: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge _______________ Class #3: Advanced: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge . |
| Saturday | Gymnastics & Dance Recreation Center 2745 Old Washington Road Waldorf, MD Phone: (301) 870-7938 __________________________ Class #1: Beginner: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge _______________ Class #2: Intermediate: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge _______________ Class #3: Advanced: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Duration 8 Weeks Cost: Adult: $50.00 Youth 12-17: No charge . |
| Instructors |
| Anthony (Tony) Blake VP, Student Development: (301) 843-5475 Cell: (240) 271-9464
Theresa (Terri) Poole |
Edward Sloan President & CEO 301-297-7180 Cell: (301) 520-5112
Priscilla Wiley |
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