[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 141 (Friday, August 6, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            FLATIRONS DANCE

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 6, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Flatirons 
Dance as the 2020 Business of the Year by the Arvada Chamber of 
Commerce.
  Flatirons Dance was founded in 2016 by Jessica Fitzgerald. As 
director of the studio, she worked to create a studio based on family 
values and her classes highlight the importance of teamwork, 
collaboration, and positive group interaction. Additionally, classes 
provide a high-quality dance instruction by teaching the history, 
vocabulary, technique, and cultural context behind dance. Classes help 
students in their day-to-day life by providing structured and 
supportive interactions, practice problem solving, and experience 
building academic and artistic skills.
  Flatirons' more than 20 professionally trained staff members work to 
make a nurturing, inclusive and welcoming environment for all of their 
students. Today, Flatirons offers both adult and children's classes and 
serves more than 400 students each year. Students have the opportunity 
to study many styles of dance including jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, and 
musical theatre. For students looking for a larger commitment, 
Flatirons offers a competition team and a cheer program. Each student 
has the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in a 
presentation to peers, teachers, families, and the community each 
session.
  I applaud Flatirons Dance for their work to make a difference in the 
lives of their students every day and their commitment to our 
community. Congratulations on being awarded Business of the Year by the 
Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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