About Us, "7" Step Hand Dance Academy bridges the gap between Old School and New School.

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The "7" Step Hand Dance Academy (The Academy) was founded by Edward Sloan in May 2000, and was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution October 25, 2000. The corporation's principal address and the resident agent's address is 5006 Megan Drive, Clinton, Maryland 20735

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.

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Board of Directors

Edward Sloan, President & CEO	Anthony (Tony) Blake, VP, Instruction & Technique
Ray Morton, Executive Assistant, & Chair of the Membership Committee	Jim Nance, Chaplin & Director of Public Relations
Lena Handy-Downing, Treasurer	Shirley Braswell, Assistant Instructor

Reatha Thornton,
Assistant Instructor

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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.

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Location of Classes

STEPHEN DECATUR COMMUNITY CENTER
8200 Pinewood Drive
Clinton, MD
Phone: (301) 297-4648
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WEDNESDAYS

Beginner: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Intermediate: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS
Experienced Intermediate
and Advanced Dancers "Only"
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to confirm class schedule **
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Gymnastics & Dance Recreation Center
2745 Old Washington Road
Waldorf, MD
Phone: (301) 870-7938
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THURSDAYS
Beginner: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Intermediate: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS
Beginner: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Intermediate: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to confirm class schedule **
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Private lessons are available, and we will consider traveling to other cities to conduct classes.

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Instructors

Anthony (Tony) Blake
VP, Instruction & Technique
(301) 843-5475
Cell: (240) 401-9705

Edward Sloan
President & CEO
301-297-7180
Cell: (301) 520-5112

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Contact:
Edward Sloan, President & CEO
EdwardSloan@msn.com

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