Tara began her dancing career at the age of two studying and performing tap, ballet, jazz and roller skate dancing.  A gifted artist as well as a gifted performer, she later graduated from the Art Institute of Boston with a Bachelors Degree in Photography.  After graduation, Tara moved to South Florida where she continued her passion for the arts and dance.  It was there that she began her study of bellydance at two renowned schools: the Mideast Dance Exchange and Belly Motions in Miami.  Upon completion of her initial training, she continued to expand her skills through
extensive private lessons from Bellydance Superstar ‘Ansuya’ where she began creating her own unique style and techniques.  Later, Tara further enhanced her skills and techniques by training with recognized Bellydance Superstars Sonia, Jillina, Rachel Brice, Bozenka, Issam, Nathalie and more.  She has also studied with masters such as Yousry Sharif, Mohamed El Hosseny, Nourhan Sharif and more.

As a result of her individual success and recognition throughout South Florida, in early2004 Tara founded the highly successful dance troupe Empress’s Divine.  The troupe performed in numerous venues throughout Florida receiving significant notoriety and regional acclaim.  In September 2005, Tara was featured in a cover story of the national
magazine, ‘Looking Good Now’.

After moving back to her native home of Millis, Massachusetts in 2006, Tara started a second dance company, ‘Bellydance by Tara’.  Today, she can be seen in mesmerizing solo and group performances throughout New England, or instructing her students in one of her many workshops or classes.  

An award winning international dancer and performer, Tara will captivate you with every performance.

Performances include:

• 'Girls Night Out' At New England Flower Show, Bay Side Expo Ctr, Boston, MA, March 2008
• M/S Carmen, sailing on the Nile River, Egypt, February 2008
  
• Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, Egypt, January & February 2008
  
• 'Arabian Nights'  -  Lesley University, Cambridge, MA  2007
• 'Shimmies for Heroes', Fundraiser for the fallen West Roxbury Fire Fighters, Roslindale, MA 2007
• Boston University  -  Boston,  MA  2007
• Athenian Corner  -  Lowell,  MA  2007
• Joff Smith's 2nd Annual Celebrity Auction  -  Union Station,  Worcester,  MA  2007
• 'La Bella Luna'  -  Ninth Studio, Uxbridge, MA  2007
• 'Dhat Badan' - MSPCA fundraiser, Blackstone Community Center, South End Boston, MA  2006
• Northwood University - 'International Day'  -  West Palm Beach,  Florida 2006
• West Palm Beach Convention Center, Women's Convention  -  West Palm Beach,  Florida 2005
• Pioneer Park Recreation Center  -  Deerfield Beach,  Florida  2004-2005
• United Way Fundraiser,  Dance for Dreams  -  Boynton Beach,  Florida 2005
• The Funky Buddha Lounge  -  Boca Raton,  Florida 2005
• Basha Grill  -  Boca Raton,  Florida 2005-2006
• Moroccan Nights  -  Bal Harbour and Boca Raton,  Florida 2004-2005
• All Seasons  -  West Palm Beach,  Florida 2005
• The Middle East  -  Cambridge,  Massachusetts 2005
•  Sawadee  -  Fort Lauderdale,  Florida 2004-2005
• Mythos  -  Coral Springs,  Florida 2005
• Yiassou  -  West Palm Beach,  Florida 2004-2005
• North County Senior Center  -  Palm Beach Gardens,  Florida 2005
• Coral Springs 'Festival of the Arts'  -  Coral Springs,  Florida 2005
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Line  -  2005
• An Evening of Enchantment  -  Royal Palm Beach,  Florida 2005
• The Goddess Gala  -  West Palm Beach,  Florida 2004
• Star Cafe  -  Fort Lauderdale,  Florida 2004
• Goddess Hafla  -  Fort Lauderdale,  Florida 2004

"I just wanted to take a moment now that I'm home from MA to thank you for helping make my daughter's shower so special and memorable!!  Everyone could not get over the dancing, it was so loved by everyone!  I couldn't believe we got ALL the ladies up to dance!!  Once again, I can't thank you enough!!!
Heather Johnson, West Palm Beach, FL

"It is clear that Tara is passionate about her work as a bellydance instructor and performer. She keeps her classes fun while giving clear instruction to students of all ages and levels. I feel blessed to have her teaching classes at my wellness center, State of Grace.Tara is reliable and of the highest integrity as both a teacher and a person."  
Nancy Anger, Owner of State of Grace, Yoga & Wellness Center

"When Tara enters the room she is a real crowd pleaser.  She is energetic, upbeat and fun.  She is great with interacting with her audience, putting smiles on their faces and giving them a great show" 
Katina 

"I've been taking Tara's bellydance class on Sunday evenings and loving it!!  Coordination is not my thing and I've never done any form of dance before.  Tara is a very patient teacher and focuses on our safety and posture.  She's always positive if she has feedback how to improve our form.  The movement feels amazing to my body, lively, stretched, energized and I'm loving my feminity!!!  I was going through a stressful time last fall and I found that this one hour to focus solely on what my body was so therapeutic.  It may sound silly, but it's brought a new level of joy to my life!!  We have a lot of fun there.  Some of us have become regulars, some rotate through, but everyone seems comfortable in this space with Tara's open presence."
Jeannie Feola

For more information please call 508.298.9859
or e-mail bellydancebytara@yahoo.com