| 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 |
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Edward Sloan: |
Anthony (Tony) Blake: |
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Ray Morton: |
Jim Nance: |
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Lena Handy-Downing: |
Shirley Braswell: |
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Reatha Thornton: |
Ericka Chapman: |
| 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 Classes |
| Stephen Decatur Community Center 8200 Pinewood Drive Clinton, MD Phone: (301) 297-4648 __________________________ MONDAYS Intermediate: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
SATURDAYS Intermediate and Advanced: 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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| Benjamin Stoddert Community Center 2040 Saint Thomas Drive Waldorf, MD 20602 Phone: (301) 645-4847 __________________________ THURSDAYS Beginners: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| Drew Community Center 3500 S. 23rd St. Arlington, VA Phone: (703) 228-5702 __________________________ WEDNESDAYS Beginners: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Intermediate: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| VFW Post 9619 6527 Suitland Road Morningside, MD Phone: (301) 297-7180 __________________________ SUNDAYS Beginners: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Intermediate I: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Intermediate II: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| YMCA 10709 Indianhead Highway Fort Washington, MD Phone: (301) 203-2302 ________________ FRIDAYS Beginners: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| Patuxent Community Center
4410 Bishopmill Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: (301) 780-7577 __________________________ WEDNESDAYS Beginners: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| The Bishop Alfred Owens, Jr. Family Life Community Center
605 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (301) 449-8134 __________________________ MONDAYS Beginners: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| Manassas Park Recreation Center 99 Adams Street Manassas, VA Phone: (240) 271-6697 __________________________ SUNDAYS Beginners: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Intermediate I: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Intermediate II: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| Temple Hills Community Center 5300 Temple Hills Road Temple Hills, MD Phone: (301) 894-6616 __________________________ TUESDAYS Beginners: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| Tucker Road Community Center 1771 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Phone: (301) 248-4404 __________________________ MONDAYS Beginners: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.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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Contact Information:
Edward Sloan, Founder, President, Senior Instructor 301-297-7180 Cell: (301) 520-5112 EdwardSloan@msn.com
Tony Blake,
VP, Instruction and Technique, Senior Instructor |
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