The "7" Step Hand Dance Academy (The Academy) is a registered charity in the state of Maryland. Our EIN number is available upon request.
| 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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Ericka Chapman: |
Leslie Dorsey: |
| 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. Youth Classes: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
** Class schedule may change without notice. Please call the listed facility to
confirm class schedule **
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| Hanson Community Center 12350 Vivian Adams Drive Waldorf, MD 20602 Phone: (301) 753-1786 __________________________ 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 __________________________ MONDAYS Beginners: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 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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| 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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| Private lessons are available, and we will consider traveling to other cities to conduct classes. |
| Youth Group |
The 7Step Hnad Dance Academy is sponsoring a FREE Hand Dance program for youth between 8 and 17 years of age. Young adults between 18 and 22 may also participate if he or she is a student in high school, or college. Regardless of age, all participants must be in good standing at their school.
The purpose of the program is:
- to encourage our youth to learn the African-American art form of D.C. Hand dancing, and to promote and preserve the art of hand dancing through youth;
- to provide an opportunity for our youth to participate in an organized fun activity that
emphasizes positive social skills, self-confidence,
self-control, self-discipline, and self-identity; also
- to provide an environment that nurtures male and female relationships through positive interactions.
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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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