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They call each other Lucy and Ethel. Whether they’re chatting at board meetings, co-hosting USA Dance events, or swinging around at ballroom dance clubs, Diane Montgomery and Betsy Lee are always together, and they’re always laughing. Two years ago, Betsy Lee, a member of the USA Dance Dallas board, wanted to create an event that would be different from the typical social dance. To pull off something new and exciting, she needed dependable people to help organize; that’s when she found Diane Montgomery.
10 Dance Floor
By: Jean Stoddard
Betsy knew Diane from the chapter’s dances and noticed she was “always smiling and cheerful.” Betsy didn’t know how she persuaded Diane to commit to volunteering with the board, but even now she is grateful. “Diane’s a lovable person. It takes special people to donate the time.” Together, with the help of a diligent board and volunteers, they planned the Art and Soul of Ballroom Dancing. What began as the “seed of a dream” attracted hundreds of attendees. The team was able to bring in ballroom champions, JT Thomas and Tomas Mielnicki, along with local professionals.