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About Talisman Dance Company

The founding members of Talisman Dance Company have been dancing together since 2002 in various ensembles with styles ranging from tribal fusion to folkloric to Raqs Sharqi. In 2006 Heather, Elizabeth, and Laura decided to form their own dance company, drawing from their diverse dance experience and training and years of performing together. Talisman Dance Company is the result of that collaboration.

Heather

Heather

Heather has been studying Middle Eastern dance since 2001. Early in her dance career she focused on tribal fusion styles, studying extensively with Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Dance Company, and performing with UTDC's student troupe and with the tribal fusion performance troupe Atash Maya. In 2003 her focus shifted to Raqs Sharqi “cabaret” styles of belly dance while studying with Jim Boz. She shortly thereafter became a founding member and assistant director of the troupe Sandstorm.

Heather has performed as a solo artist in restaurants, coffee houses, Renaissance Faires, and at Burning Man and similar art festivals.

In 2006 Heather, Elizabeth, and Laura founded Talisman Dance Company, with Heather as artistic director. In addition to American and Egyptian styles of belly dance, Heather also studies Argentine Tango.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

With a dance background in jazz and hip hop, Elizabeth discovered Middle Eastern Dance in 1999 at a local community center in Mountain View, CA. She was immediately hooked.

After moving to San Diego in 2002, Elizabeth joined Sandstorm, the Jim Boz Dance Company, as one of the original members. She has also won acclaim as a solo performer, dancing in both large stage productions and in smaller venues such as Claire de Lune café. One of Elizabeth's favorite performances was dancing for the Brothers of the Baladi show at the Kava Lounge.

One of the best things about dance is the friendships formed along the way. Elizabeth is proud to dance with Heather and Laura. They are a source of inspiration and joy to her.

Liz

Liz

Liz has been studying Middle Eastern dance since 2005. Her appreciation for a wide range of musical genres and dance styles made it easy for her to fall in love with the enchanting rhythms and expressive movements that belly dance offers.

With a background in jazz, ballet, hip hop and lyrical dance, Liz began studying belly dance with prominent San Diego-based dancer and instructor Meleah and now also studies under award-winning dancer and instructor Sabrina, also based in San Diego.

Liz joined Talisman as an apprentice in 2007 and has since become an active and dedicated member of the troupe. She performs with Talisman in both group performances and as a solo artist at various events and venues throughout San Diego including coffee houses, restaurants, renaissance faires, fundraisers, and stage shows.

“Glamorous and sexy! Talisman is an outstanding belly dance troupe, one of the best in San Diego. The troupe is authentic and highly professional. The dancers radiate skill, grace and charisma. Talisman is a superb entertainment experience.”
—Google User Review

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