About Us - TJB Productions Inc. in Minneapolis, MN

TJB Academy For Performing Arts

( Formerly known as TJB Productions Inc.) was established in 2009 with a mission to seek out talented individuals who want to develop their skills through education and performance. We are not a talent agency but an organization founded on the premise that everyone has a talent. We specialize in Modeling, Vocals, Dance and Hawaiian Studies and Hula. We work with adults from 18 years old and up that either want to start on a their passions or build on the career they already have.

We are always on the lookout for those gifted in Fashion, Modeling, Music, Performing Arts, Poetry, Photography, and Videography. If you’re within the ages of 18 to 50, come and join our organization! There are a variety of benefits you could receive when you join us:

Photo Shoots
DVD of Any Show You Are a Part of
Clothing (When Applicable)

Exposure to the Industry
Instruction
Production Knowledge

We want to see you succeed! We come from diverse backgrounds and have experience in various fields. Let us help you bring your talent to life!

Meet Our Team

Founder, Owner, Director

Todd Bierbrauer

Born and raised in Minnesota, Todd has been an active participant in the arts his whole life. His background consists of music, theater, dance and modeling with a degree in Communications. He was an instructor/choreographer in Hawaiian Studies and Hula for over 18 years in Minneapolis. Establishing TJB Productions in 2010, Todd's mission is to help those get started in the entertainment industry or help enhance those skills that people already have as "not all knowledge is learned in one school". Todd's mission is all the above and more. By giving those a platform to perform their art at either a minimum or no cost to the artist.

Assoc. Artistic Director

Dexter Watson

Dexter Watson, alias DJ Dex, is a DJ based in Minneapolis, MN. Born in Paseo Boricua area of Chicago, IL and raised in a family of professional singers, musicians, and producers, he was surrounded and exposed to all sorts of music and cultures, and absolutely fell in love with it. Collecting and sharing music went from a hobby - to a passion - to a profession. Along the way he went from mixtapes and mix CDs, to DJing and managing school radio stations, college functions, and parties, growing to larger local radio stations, such as KDWB and KMOJ, and now weddings, events, Afro-Latin festivals and cruises across the USA and internationally. "Music, along with dance, is a beautiful and universal expression. No matter what language you speak, what age you are, it can affect you in a powerful way. It can turn a day around, get you smiling, moving and grooving, sometimes without realizing it. As an artist, that's what I aim for."

Asst. Creative Director

Ragan Goering

Ragan joined TJB as a new model and has blossomed within our organization! She has experince in recruiting and is now our Asst. Creative Director. She has been a postive addition to our staff and she is a great performer too!

Asst. Artistic Director/Choreographer

Simone Thompson

Simone is a growing and exciting choreographer, She joined us a dancer, and is now our principle choreographer. She has many different disciplines included, Modern, Heels, Hip Hop, Jazz etc. She not only isntructs with us but has taught throughout the Twin Cities. We are excited to have her with us!

Asst. Marketing/Social Media Influencer

Wish Vu

Wish is an experienced dancer along with many different talents! she is wrok too learn more about marketing and this is place to do that! she is wizard influencer and a great addition to our staff!

Choreographer

Aleah Tvedt

Aleah is our newest addition to our staff, she growing here discipline as a choreographer, She is experenced in Heels, Hip Hop and other genres. We welcome her to our organization and love watching her grow!

Instructor/Choreographer

Ana Salas

Ana Salas is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. Her journey to Minnesota has been filled with adventure and challenges. She comes with impeccable experience in Ori Tahitian Dance. For more than 7 years, she has been involved in the Tahitian community in Mexico and has mastered her craft by attending 4 schools throughout Mexico: •Ballet Vaitiare (Cuautitlan Izcalli, Méx) •Ballet Ho’omaka (Atizapan, State of Mex ) •Te Tama Maohi (Mex City, Mex) •Is Ori Mana (state of Mex) Not only being a student, but she has also attended many workshops both in Mexico and the US. She has also participated in many international competitions: •1st place in Troupe Hura Nui •2nd Place Hura Nui individual competition Mex City •3rd Place Individual National County competition (State of Mex 2022-2023) Her experience has helped opened the door for her to organize and assist with shows through Morelia Michoacán, CanCun Quintana Roo, Teoloyucan State of Mex, Mexico City and others. We are so excited to have Ana join our academy! We cant wait to see her in action!