Multidisciplinary Dance Artist from Lisbon, Portugal; Tara Chantelle Gomez has dedicated her life to Dance ever since moving to India to undergo intensive training and study in Odissi, Classical Indian Dance, in 2008. Passionate about Middle Eastern and Central Asian Culture has lead her to travel to far places to learn directly from the masters. She believes direct transmission and immersion in the foreign culture are the gateways to the full expression of the Art. Tara is now well versed in Odissi, Classical Indian Dance, Persian Classical Dance, Classical Egyptian & Tribal Fusion Bellydance and Rajasthani Folk Dance.Her creative expression is seen in the Indian Fusion Bellydance and 'Ethno Contemporary Dance' styles.Tara is the founder of JIYA, Festival da India', the first high end event in Lisbon promoting Indian Classical Dance. She is also the founder of 'Narthaki Performing Arts School'. Tara is currently based in India during the winter and Portugal during the summer.