House Resolution 2039
By: Representative Santos of the 117th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Jelinda W. Ellis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Jelinda W. Ellis has demonstrated a strong commitment to the arts through her
work as a dancer, educator, and entrepreneur, contributing to the cultural and educational
landscape of her community; and
WHEREAS, a native of Jackson, Georgia, she began her training in dance at the age of three
at the Robinson School of Dance (T&K Studios), where she developed a foundation in ballet,
tap, jazz, and pointe; and
WHEREAS, during her collegiate years, she began teaching and choreographing at T&K
Studios and Gift of Dance Studio, instructing students across multiple dance disciplines and
serving as a studio and recital assistant; and
WHEREAS, her competition choreography for students aged 3 to 13 earned numerous
accolades, including first-place awards, judges' choice recognitions, and honors for best
choreography; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, she was accepted into Debbie Allen's Summer Dance Intensive, where
she expanded her training across a wide range of dance styles, and she thereafter continued
to build her career by teaching and performing, including work with Broadway Performing
Arts Center and the H.O.M.E. of Fine Arts program for homeschool students; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2019, she realized her vision of expanding access to dance education
by founding Elevé Dance Studio in Locust Grove, Georgia, where she provides instruction
to students of all ages and skill levels and fosters an environment centered on discipline,
creativity, and artistic growth; and
WHEREAS, in August 2020, she was selected as the first dance teacher at McDonough
Middle School, establishing a program that remains the only middle school dance program
in Henry County, and she further strengthened her professional qualifications by becoming
a certified dance educator in 2023; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exceptional individual be
appropriately honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Jelinda W. Ellis for her contributions to dance education
and extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Jelinda W. Ellis.