Catalyst Dance Ensemble

04/20/2026

Getting ready for our 3rd FREE night of classes!

Come down Sunday, April 26th for some youth and/or adult classes!

Youth Beginning Jazz 5pm
Adult Beginning Tap 6pm

Just show up! :)

04/15/2026

Come down this Sunday at 5pm-7pm to audition to be a part of Catalyst Dance Ensemble!

FREE to audition!

Find out who we are:
www.catalystdanceensemble.com

We'll learn a beginning contemporary piece together and enjoy each other's company!

Questions?

[email protected]

Location: The Dancehouse
2176 Chatsworth Blvd Unit B

03/28/2026

It's show day!!! 🥳

Send a message to learn more

03/25/2026

A night of inspiration!

Join us in person for a night full of rhythm, fun, and positive vibes! Dance for Hope is all about celebrating life, overcoming trials, and embracing the ups and downs of life. Bring your friends, your intentions, and an open heart – it's going to be an unforgettable evening!

Performances by:

SD Movement
Kindle
Bethany Ramirez
Junkyard Dance Crew
County Line Dance Series
Catalyst Dance Ensemble
Andrea Fannin
Cierra Tautimer
Kaia Olivia Reuter
Florence Tseng
Nana Kim
Katia Beltran
Mick Wilde
Faith Flow
and more!

Doors open at 5:45pm
Show begins at 6:00pm

Youth friendly!
Free street parking all around
Front entrance is in the alleyway behind Legacy Jiu Jitsu.

The Dancehouse
2176 Chatsworth Blvd Unit B
San Diego CA 92107

03/25/2026

Come join us this Saturday!
https://danceforhope.eventbrite.com/

03/09/2026

Meet one of our dancers: Florence Tseng!

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."

03/09/2026

Meet one of our dancers: Katia Beltran!

For Katia Beltran, dance is a rhythmic evolution rather than a linear path. Her formal journey began at 17 with the Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater, where she developed a sophisticated foundation in contemporary technique. By blending the technical rigor of modern dance with the energy of hip hop and the storytelling of musical theater, Katia cultivated a versatile, performance-first mindset.

Her artistry further matured during her collegiate studies at Southwestern College, where she refined her choreography and collaborative skills. After a period dedicated to entrepreneurship and family, Katia has made a powerful homecoming to the craft.

Today, she balances her multifaceted life by performing with Catalyst Dance Ensemble and participating in high-impact flashmobs. This current chapter reflects a mature artist who views movement as a grounding force, utilizing her diverse background to create joy and foster community connection.

03/09/2026

Meet one of our dancers: 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, 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.

03/09/2026

Meet one of our dancers: Nana Kim!

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.

03/09/2026

Meet Andrea Fannin!

Andrea's life revolves around dance, as she teaches for a living, and performs for fun. She teaches tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop for Tap Fever Studios and Dance to Evolve. Andrea teaches kids, teens, adults, and special needs. Originally from South Carolina, Andrea holds a BA in Dance Performance and a BA in Music from Winthrop University. She has been teaching and performing in San Diego since relocating here in 2014. Andrea has been affiliated with The Dancehouse since 2017, having previously been a member of Bite Dance Company and Kruciaal Element. She really enjoys the sense of community, sense of purpose, and the positivity that dancing with Catalyst Dance Ensemble brings, and especially appreciates the big heart of the director!