Meet Dawn Kuster, the heart and soul of Coastal Performing Arts Academy (CPAA) in Pooler, GA, and Springfield, GA. With an impressive 43 years of dance experience in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, Dawn has trained under industry legends like Frank Hatchett and Ray Hollingsworth. As a young competitive dancer, she toured the East Coast, winning numerous titles, including America’s Little Star and National Miss Super Star. Mentor Carol Colson sparked her passion for teaching, refined through years of seminars, workshops, and multiple teaching certificates.
Dawn founded the academy with just five students, and now, 30 years later, she has shaped it into a dance community cornerstone in the Coastal Empire. A dedicated wife and mother of three, she balances family life with a thriving dance career. Known for her award-winning choreography, Dawn delights in nurturing both recreational and competitive dancers. For her, the greatest reward is being a mentor and instilling a lifelong love of dance in her students.
