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current members
Katia beltran
Cierra tautimer
Cierra tautimer
Our mission is to inspire and entertain audiences through the art of dance. We strive to create beautiful and meaningful performances that showcase the talent and hard work of our dancers.
Cierra tautimer
Cierra tautimer
Cierra tautimer
Cierra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Performance from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. Cierra has taught performing arts for over 12 years. She started teaching at her hometown studio at age 16 and then became the Performing Arts Specialist at the Westside YMCA of Greater Tulsa during university. She currently teaches, ch
Cierra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Performance from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. Cierra has taught performing arts for over 12 years. She started teaching at her hometown studio at age 16 and then became the Performing Arts Specialist at the Westside YMCA of Greater Tulsa during university. She currently teaches, choreographs, directs, and stage manages classes and performances at La Mesa Community Center, Coronado Community Center, Loma Portal Elementary, and many other community centers and schools in San Diego County.
Cierra has been a member, choreographer, and performer for Catalyst Dance Ensemble since 2021. She has also presented her choreographic works at Balboa Park’s December Nights, the WINGS Women's Conference, ORU’s Culture Festivals, and the collaborative dance film, “A Psalm of Our Own”, and several jr. musical theater productions for the Ocean View Church’s Kids Choir.
florence tseng
Cierra tautimer
andrea fannin bingham
Florence is thrilled to work with Catalyst Dance Ensemble. She graduated from UCLA with a major in Sociology and minor in Chinese. She’s trained with Culture Shock San Diego, Malashock Dance, San Diego Civic Dance Arts, San Diego Mesa College, and others. Florence loves dance as it continuously challenges her to grow as well as reminds h
Florence is thrilled to work with Catalyst Dance Ensemble. She graduated from UCLA with a major in Sociology and minor in Chinese. She’s trained with Culture Shock San Diego, Malashock Dance, San Diego Civic Dance Arts, San Diego Mesa College, and others. Florence loves dance as it continuously challenges her to grow as well as reminds her that gifts are meant to glorify Him. Other interests including aerial, gymnastics, piano, singing, and theater. Past theater productions include: Les Miserables, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Ragtime, and The Wild Party. Many thanks to her friends & family for their support. “Dance like nobody's watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's nobody listening, & live like there's no tomorrow."
andrea fannin bingham
andrea fannin bingham
andrea fannin bingham
Our dancers come from diverse backgrounds and have a range of dance experience. They are all passionate about dance and committed to excellence. Get to know our talented team.
nana kim
andrea fannin bingham
Jaami waali
Nana Kim is a multidisciplinary dancer and performing artist with an academic background in both visual and performing arts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (Sculpture) in Korea, where she developed a strong sense of form, space, and artistic structure. She later completed her Master’s degree in Performing Arts (Theatre) at
Nana Kim is a multidisciplinary dancer and performing artist with an academic background in both visual and performing arts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (Sculpture) in Korea, where she developed a strong sense of form, space, and artistic structure. She later completed her Master’s degree in Performing Arts (Theatre) at Long Island University in New York, deepening her experience in stage performance and theatrical expression.
Nana also holds a Musical Theatre Certificate from San Diego, which strengthened her training in dance, acting, and musical performance. Her movement vocabulary includes ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop, Latin dance, and social dance, allowing her to adapt seamlessly across styles and performance settings.
In 2024, Nana joined the Catalyst Dance Ensemble Team. She brings versatility, expressive depth, and a collaborative spirit to her work as a dancer and performer.
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Nana Kim is a multidisciplinary dancer with a background in visual and performing arts. She holds a BFA in Sculpture from Korea, a Musical Theatre Certificate from San Diego, and an MFA in Performing Arts (Theatre) from Long Island University, New York. Trained in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop, Latin, and social dance, she brings versatility and expressive depth to her work. Nana joined the Catalyst Dance Ensemble Team in 2024.
Jaami waali
andrea fannin bingham
Jaami waali
Our dancers come from diverse backgrounds and have a range of dance experience. They are all passionate about dance and committed to excellence. Get to know our talented team.