Deborah Capon was trained in dance by Miss Moyra Gay.

In 1974 she established her own Junior Dance School in Whitstable. Since that time Miss Capon has choreographed for Festivals, her own School Shows, local Pantomimes, Cabarets and Theatre Groups. Presenting her own Charity Show at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London in 1977. In 1978 the Junior School moved to its own premises in Whitstable, on the site of the present College.

In 1985 Miss Capon became an examiner for the Modern and Tap Faculties.
She now examines not only in the UK but also in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Spain and Canada. Miss Capon has been coaching Teachers and Examiners for the I.S.T.D. for many years. Having choreographed numerous solos for Grade work and Medal work for the National Faculty - she won the Haxell Cup in 1994.

An invited member of the Modern Theatre Committee in 1998; upon the division of the Modern and Tap Faculties in 2002, became a Committee Member and elected Vice Chairman of the Tap Faculty. A member of the team for development of Bronze, Silver and Gold Tap Awards 2003.

Miss Capon regularly lectures at I.S.T.D. Headquarters, Chichester and at various venues in both the UK and overseas.