EDA Faculty/Staff

Ebony McSwain

Artistic Director/Owner/Choreographer

Received her dance training in ballet, tap, and modern dance from Christian Academy for the Performing Arts (CAPA), under the direction of Ms. Natalie Stewart. She earned her Bachelor's of Arts in Dance from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education with a concentration in Performing Arts-Dance from American University. Ms. Ebony has choreographed for various groups to include but not limited to CAPA, From the Heart Christian School, From the Heart Church Ministries, and Musical Theater Zerkalo. Her passion for dance led her to establish Excellence Dance Academy LLC (EDA). 

Sallye McSwain

Student Administrator

Worked as a child care provider for about 25 years in her company, Special Pearls Daycare. Mrs. McSwain graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a Business Education degree. She was a Dance Mom to four children, works in her church's Nursery Ministry, and serves as the Student Administrator for Excellence Dance Academy.

Quentin McSwain

Marketing & Fundraising Director

Works as the Marketing & Fundraising Director of Excellence Dance Academy.

Received her dance training in ballet, tap, and modern dance from the Christian Academy for the Performing Arts (CAPA), under the direction of Ms. Natalie Stewart. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in American Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she is currently earning her Early Childhood Education degree. Ms. Moriah has choreographed for Rejoice and Sacred Jubilee at From the Heart Christian School as well as worked with young students in both Baltimore city and Baltimore county in various school settings. Her passion for children and dance has carried her to her current position as a teacher at Excellence Dance Academy.

Moriah Hopkins

Tap Teacher & Choreographer

Received her dance training in ballet, tap, and modern dance from Christian Academy for the Performing Arts (CAPA), under the direction of Ms. Natalie Stewart. She earned her Bachelor's of Arts in Recreation & Leisure Studies from Virginia Wesleyan College. Ms. Naomi has choreographed for various events at From the Heart Christian School and From the Heart Church Ministries. She currently teaches dance at Excellence Dance Academy and is the Head Cheerleading Coach for the From the Heart Christian School Cheerleading Squad. 

Naomi McSwain

Preschool and Beginner

Teacher & Choreographer