Meet Our Principals
The dedicated leaders behind Humphreys Dance Schools Program, bringing decades of artistic expertise and a shared passion for movement to every student.
Debbie-Anne Humphreys
Debbie-Anne's lifelong connection to movement began at age six, where she developed a disciplined technical foundation in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. By age eight, she began bridging the gap between the stage and the ballroom, training in Latin and Ballroom under her parents at the Family's iconic Humphreys Dance Studio. This dual background allowed her to blend poise and rhythmic precision, creating a technical versatility that would eventually define her professional career.
Turning professional at just 18, Debbie-Anne won the title of Australian Professional Rising Star DanceSport Champion. She has shared her passion for dance across Australia and Asia through performances, demostrations and teachings.
Debbie-Anne is a highly qualified dance professional with the credentials to teach, examine and judge. As an accredited member of DanceSport Australia and DanceSport WA, she upholds the highest standards within the industry. With more than 40 years of teaching experience Debbie-Anne has dedicated her career to developing dancers of all levels, combining technical expertise with a passion for nurturing confidence.
Teaching and playing a part in the continued success of the family dance business is both deeply rewarding and something she is very proud of.
Principal
Focus: Ballroom & Latin
Melanie Humphreys
Principal
Melanie began formal Ballroom and Latin American training at age six and has developed an accomplished career in competitive Dancesport at both National and International levels.
Melanie reached the final stages of major championships, including a 5th-place finish in the Modern Ballroom at the Junior British Open and subsequent participation in the World Championships. In the same competitive season she represented the Youth division at the British Championships in both Modern Ballroom and Latin American disciplines. As a member of the Australian Formation Team, Melanie competed with the national squad at the British Championships and at the World Championships in Norway.
In addition to her Ballroom accomplishments, Melanie pursued Classical Ballet with Madam Kira Bousloff, the founder of the Western Australian Ballet Company, studying both the Cecchetti and Russian methods. This classical tutelage deepened her technical precision, musicality and stage presence.
Melanie brings her extensive experience and genuine love of dance to every lesson. She is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring students’ technical skills, confidence and artistic expression. Melanie takes great personal satisfaction in guiding their progress and celebrating their achievements
Focus: Ballroom & Latin