Diane Lucas trained at Fairmount Center for the Performing Arts as a scholarship recipient and then at The Dance Center of Cleveland Heights, both under the direction of John Begg. As a scholarship student, she gained valuable performing and teaching experience and served as a teachers assistant to Mr. Begg. She has performed with various regional companies, in both classical and contemporary styles, including Fairmount Center Company, Dance Center Company and Cleveland Chamber Ballet. Diane has an extensive teaching background and has taught for over 20 years at various dance schools. She is also on the teaching staff of Cleveland City Dance.