[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 508]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING STUDIO GEAUX

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, small businesses have the unique 
ability to challenge members of their community physically and 
intellectually, expanding the horizons of their neighbors and clients. 
It is especially noteworthy when these small businesses have the 
opportunity to use these talents to influence their communities. This 
week, I would like to recognize Studio Geaux of Jennings, LA, as small 
business of the week for its ongoing commitment to engage young folks 
in fun, physical activity in southwest Louisiana.
  Louisiana native Caroline Cormier grew up dancing, and while pursuing 
a bachelor of arts in theatre and dance at Louisiana State University, 
she joined the school's elite dance team, the Golden Girls. Upon 
graduation, Cormier relocated to Atlanta, GA, to continue her studies 
at some of the most challenging and exclusive dance and fitness studios 
in the South. Three years later, Cormier gained the confidence and 
skills necessary to return to Louisiana and pursue her lifelong dream 
of launching her own dance studio and successfully did so, opening the 
doors to Studio Geaux in August 2014.
  Today Studio Geaux offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and 
physical conditioning for students aged 2-18. Additionally, Cormier and 
her team began Dance on the Geaux, a program that provides dance 
classes to young students in local schools. Cormier designed the 
program to help increase awareness of and participation in the arts and 
also to help make the life of a busy parent a little easier.
  Congratulations again to Studio Geaux for being selected as the Small 
Business of the Week. Thank you for your continued commitment to the 
arts community in Acadiana, and I look forward to your continued growth 
and success.

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