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Founder
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 on October 25, 2000.
Edward Sloan passed away on
August 27, 2011.
Meet the Team

President
Ray Morton
Director of Instruction & Technique
Senior Instructor
Board Member

Vice President
Ericka Perry
Senior Instructor
Board Member

Executive Officer
Leslie Dorsey
Administrative Financial Officer
Board Member

Financial Officer
Lena Downing-Handy
Board Member

Business Administrator
Reatha Gillis
Events Coordinator
Senior Instructor
Board Member

Social Media Coordinator
Mia Jones
Membership Committee Chairperson
Senior Instructor
Board Member

Member Representative
Shelia Gant
Virginia

Member Representative
Terry Gunn
Maryland
The 7
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