Debbi Jo Thibeau has been immersed in the world of dance since the age of two. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to a mother who was a professional dancer (and the daughter of one of the original Rockettes) and an engineer/opera singer father. Her two younger brothers have both danced for the New York City Ballet, on Broadway and on television, but she also counts among her family the 15,000 dancers who have made her Dance Concept their home since 1973.

Debbi Jo’s dream of providing a comprehensive and supportive home for dancers, young and old, became a reality in the early 1970s. After three location moves and a name change (formerly known as Froman Dance Studio), Dance Concept settled into its current home in 1989. Since then, the students she and her staff have trained have found careers in all aspects of the entertainment industry. Debbi Jo began her dance training in St. Louis studying under Carmen Thomas. She continued locally with Buster Cooper, Ed Holleman, Larry Howard and Fernando Schaffenburg. Her national dance education included the best: Gus Giordano, Joe Tremaine, Frank Hatchett and Rick Sullivant. She is a past member of Fort Worth Ballet, Fort Worth Opera Association, and for many years was the choreographer/lead dancer of Granbury Opera House. Debbi Jo is an honor graduate of TCU, a member of Alpha Lambda Delta honor fraternity and Delta Delta Delta sorority.