A compilation of Tara Star's performances including props such as Wings, Glass Goblets, Fire, Sword, Finger Cymbals, Veils, Candleabra and the famous "Coin Trick". Edited by Amy Staub

Tara Star (AKA Astara) is a Belly Dance Artist offering performances and classes world-wide. To read about her extensive credentials and testimonials click on -Read more- below.

Inspiration
It was her studies in women's spirituality and alternative healing that led Tara Star to Belly Dance and to some of the most powerful and transformative experiences in her life.

Re-claiming the sacred feminine and assisting others in their growth and healing are the underlying motivations for her performances, studies and teaching. Re-claiming and re-creating our human culture, a culture based on our inherent goodness, not on fear or past wounds, is her driving force and passion for the planet and beyond.

Tara Star travels regularly for performances and workshops throughout Thailand, India, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Canada and USA. She currently resides in New York City; enjoying the rich culture and the limitless opportunities to further her dance, music, alternative healing and meditation studies.

GET THE BASICS!!! Level 1* 5 Week Course (10 classes) to get you strong, all lined up and limber so you can belly dance safely. You'll learn the basic isolations and moves, plus a veil choreography to show off to your friends and impress that very special "someone"! This is your strong foundation for all styles of belly dance such as: Egyptian, Tribal, Am-Cab, Gypsy. Belly Dance your way to a fit and happy YOU!
Starting September 14th at Dance Theatre of Harlem, Everett Center for the Performing Art, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8pm, 10 classes-$90. Call 646 498 4068 to register.

WHAT TO WEAR! You don't have to show your belly, but you do need to wear a snug fitting top so I can see your posture. Yoga or fitness pants are great. www.sharifwear.com has some super dance outfits which I will also be selling in class, as well as some hip scarves.

Belly Dance Basics Level 1: Goals
1) Hear, understand and move to counts of 8
2) Safe posture and alignment
3) Awareness of self in space and time
4) Isolations and the IOS dance theory
5) Basic moves: Wiggle Walk, 3 point turn, Shimmy, Veil Flip, Maya up, Matador, Veil Spiral, Omie, Hip Lifts, Butterfly Scoop, Shoulder Shimmy, Victory Spin, Shoulder Walk, Undulations, Envelope, Veil Flutter
6) Strengthen: Feet, Thighs, Hips/Glutes, Belly, Back and Pelvic Floor
7) Lengthen: Quads, Hamstrings, Calves and Obliques
8) Learn and perform Cocktail Oum Koulthoum Veil Choreography
Listen to the song here!
http://www.amanionline.com/fanclub/searchsite.asp?searchsite=cocktail+ou...

Tara Star is currently in New York City offering private classes, performances and speciality workshops.
For Performance Bookings and Event Information, write to Tara Star through the -Contact- menu or call 646 498 4068.

Mission Statement: The Goddess Arts is dedicated to promoting the Feminine Face of the Divine with a focus on Healing and Movement Arts for Women. Through classes, performances, video/tv production, workshops and retreats, we explore the Goddess as a facet of the multi-faceted Oneness and use this archetype to help empower ourselves as women. Historical studies as well as dance, movement and meditation techniques are among the choices of this path to self-discovery, self-help, healing and deeper spiritual growth.