Fun, Fierce and Fabulous
Temerity. Transformation. Teamwork. by Elizabeth Denham
Lisa and Lindsey Bianco, mother and daughter owners of their own Fred Astaire dance studios in Arizona, each followed a unique path through the struggles of their individual lives that led them both to find joy and purpose in dance. Working together for 20 years, they evolved individually and in their relationship. And while, today,
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they own separate studios six miles apart, they are still an amazing team supporting each other, pitching in for each other and helping each other succeed. “I look at us now, and I am really proud of us,” Lisa (mother), said. “I am proud of how we are able to
communicate at a high level. I have watched Lindsey grow into herself and become this intelligent, sophisticated, high-level communicator as she grew into the woman she is now.” Growing up in the business, Lindsey went through all of the ups and
