[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Pages 4954-4955]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING JILL LISTI DANCE STUDIO

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, among the best ways to introduce 
the arts into our local communities is through small businesses. Small 
businesses have the opportunity to harness the talent of their 
communities, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Such is 
the case with this week's Small Business of the Week: Jill Listi Dance 
Studio of Lafayette, LA.
  When Jill Listi began teaching dance classes at the age of 15, she 
could not imagine where her love of dance would lead her. Opening her 
own studio at the age of 21, Listi has gained a reputation for training 
world-class, award-winning dancers of all ages and styles. A 25-year 
certified member of the Dance Masters of America organization, Listi 
continually innovates with the art of dance at her Lafayette studio. 
Many of Listi's dance groups, dance lines, and dance productions have 
won platinum medals and overall high point awards at their respective 
contests. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Jill Listi Dance 
Studio boasts a diverse and well-trained staff. Well known in the

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world of dance and continually expanding their knowledge of technique 
and style, Listi's team continues to produce and inspire top-quality 
dancers. Many of Listi's dancers have gone on to dance professionally 
in the United States as well as in Europe.
  Listi's dance studio is committed to providing opportunities in the 
arts to children and adults throughout Acadiana. The studio values the 
opportunity to introduce students to dance while instilling a firm 
foundation that promotes a respect and understanding for the art of 
dance. From professional dancer to first time student, Listi provides 
equal attention and instruction to all studio students. The Listi team 
believes that hard work produces achievement--a lesson that instills 
discipline in each studio student that translates into all aspects of 
life.
  Congratulations again to Jill Listi Dance for being selected as Small 
Business of the Week. Thank you for being a champion for the arts in 
Louisiana.

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