Debbie has been dancing all of her life starting when her parents, ballroom dancers, took her along to their many dances. In the 1970’s she saw a need for keep the Imperial Swing Dance form alive and was one of the founders of the St Louis Imperial Dance Club, still in existence today. She is a Lifetime Honorary Member of this club and was also elected to the Midwest Swing Dance Federation Hall of Fame. She continues to be an active member in several clubs, teaching workshops

Brenda began dancing when she was 8 years old and still loved it 52 years later. She has taught both private and group lessons. In 1989 she and seven other dancers embarked on what she described as "one of the most life altering journeys" she would experience...founding the Derby City Bop Association. She was awarded a DCBA lifetime membership and serves on the Board of Directors. Since 1989 she has served as historian, newspaper editor, membership chair, secretary, activitie

Since 1987, Jo Reynolds has given the dance community over 22 years of service. She has been involved in numerous teaching efforts, fund raisers and community outreach programs. She has served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms, Parliamentarian, Director and Treasurer of the ABA. She has been a member of the Memphis Bop Club, Memphis Shag Club, Memphis Boogie Bunch, Memphis Swing Dance Blub, River City Bop Club and the ABA. Jo has always made herself av