Debra Atkins is the director of Australian Dance & Drama Co. Debra likes to think of herself as ‘Nanna’ to the students. Having raised 5 children of her own she knows a thing or two about getting the most out of the children.

Miss Debra does not teach, so she busies herself making magic happen all around the studio. Ensuring all the children are safe & happy. Keeping her team happy as well as parents & other visitors to the studio.

Miss Debra has qualifications in: Accounting, Personnel Management, Public Speaking, Styling (where her sense of colour comes from), Marketing & Social Media, Business Management & Events Management. Miss Debra is currently working towards her Masters in Business Management. Miss Debra has also completed her Senior First Aid, CPR & Anaphylaxis courses & keeps these current as well as Covid Safe Training & Management. Miss Debra is passionate about seeing all the students succeed to THEIR highest level.