PERFORMING ARTS Academy

Welcome to the Dr. Brass Performing Arts Academy, a place where children of all dance and drama backgrounds find a place to belong. Our positive and inclusive environment ensures that children from 0 years of experience to competitive dancers feel inspired and celebrated.  


Every afternoon, our Grade 5-8 students have the exciting opportunity to train off campus, where they can delve into a diverse range of genres, including Musical Theatre, Jazz, Hip Hop,  Contemporary and Conditioning. Through these experiences, our students develop not only their dance abilities but also their artistic expression and creativity.  Dance provides a safe space for self-discovery, fostering a deep sense of confidence and self-assurance and Dr. Brass is excited to have this unique program for our children.  


Acting is included in our academy, empowering students with the confidence to excel in public speaking and connect with the essence of characterization. This invaluable skill enhances their communication abilities and boosts self-assurance within the studio and beyond.


At Dr. Brass, we believe that the arts are a powerful means of expression and a way to enrich school culture. Students actively contribute to their school community through their artistic endeavors.  We believe in celebrating the accomplishments of our students, and public performances are one of the ways we do so. These events allow our children to experience the thrill of being recognized and celebrated by their community.


At the Dr. Brass Performing Arts Academy, we strive to create an environment where every child can flourish and grow as both an artist and an individual. We look forward to welcoming you to our Performing Arts community, where passion meets creativity, and every child feels a part of the magic!

Meet The Instructor

Tammy Kostersky      

Tammy Kostersky relocated to Yorkton 28 years ago where she established Dance Innovations - a dance studio specializing in the dance education of children. Along with her husband Dave, they raised their children Zach and Kaytia who are now adults pursuing their future careers. She brings a wealth of knowledge to Dr. Brass school as an RAD Ballet and ADAPT Jazz and Tap educator who is continually bringing the most up-to-date teaching methods to her students. She understands the importance of building a student from their first creative dance class to their entry into the pre-professional world and celebrates each step along the way. 

Tammy has been the recipient of many choreographic awards and was responsible for the choreography for the Royal Visit and the Olympic Torch Celebration. In 2014, she was honoured to bring Saskatchewan students together as the choreographer for Team Canada, leading the team to success at the Tap Championships in Germany. Her musical theatre credits include Hello Dolly, Crazy for You, Music Man, My Fair Lady, Annie Get Your Gun and most recently Chicago and Annie. Her students have pursued dance in the professional world and if not dance, have used the life skills learned at the studio to be successful in the career paths that have been presented to them.