A Gentle Introduction to the Sacred Arts of India
April 12th
Narthaki Arts Academy HQ Lisbon
Have you always felt drawn to Indian culture and dance… but didn’t know where to start?
Laasya Attar is a welcoming 3-hour immersion designed to introduce women to the beauty, depth and grace of India’s Sacred Arts — in a way that feels accessible and inspiring.
Laasya Attar
Lāsya : Feminine Grace | Attar : Distillation
there is a form of femininity that is devotional.
sacred,
Powerful yet graceful.
In the temples of India, dance was worship.
The body was an altar and movement was myth embodied.
Learn what it means to allow your movement and dance become poetry.
Just like when we distill flowers and plants intooils
This Immersion Is For You If:
You love Indian music, culture or mythology
You’re curious about Tantra but want grounded guidance
You want to feel more connected to your feminine body
You’re looking for something deeper than a regular dance class
You want to experience sacred movement in a supportive space
No previous dance experience required.
the Transformation
Narthaki Style Dance is Tara´s signature format of Indian Fusion Bellydance and Devotional Movement. This dance style is a careful fusion that bridges Indian Classical, Folk and Court Dances, Persian Nava Dance Style and Martha Graham Technique.
By the end of this immersion, you will:
✔ Feel more connected and confident in your feminine body
✔ Understand the spiritual context behind Indian sacred arts
✔ Experience devotional movement safely and deeply
✔ Know how to express new feminine energy
✔ Leave empowered, inspired and spiritually nourished
Student reviews
Dear Tara
Thank you very much for your beautiful and generous presence, for your movements, for your words💞You woke up our inner voice and soul through dance as a magic celebration🌻
Have a wonderful summer and hope to meet you soon even online.
Namaste_/\_Ines (Porto)
Chantelle, I want to thank you for the inspiration. I had seen this dance once or twice before, but it was your dancing that got me hooked on Odissi.
I hope you continue to inspire people around the world. Thank you so much for crossing my path and opening up another avenue in my discovery of dance.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.
Joana, Lisbon . Portugal
There is a difference between dancing…
…and embodying Shakti.
In a city overflowing with movement spaces and spiritual experiences, this immersion offers something rare:
A devotional journey into Indian Sacred Arts — rooted in philosophy, mythology, classical aesthetics, and sacred embodiment.
This is not Neo Tantra.
This is not fusion without foundation.
This is a Immersion with depth.
Location: Narthaki Arts Academy,
Av Rainha D.Amélia N34A
Metro: Quinta das Conchas.
ABOUT ME:
Tara Chantelle Gomez has been on the path of Sacred Arts for over 2 decades.
She lived in India for 13 years as a Independent Researcher of Indology (Sacred Arts and Dance), and as a respected promoter of Indian Fine Arts in Goa.
She is a professional Dance Artist, Cultural Curator and Mentor and has worked around the globe with her artistry.
Tara was born undeniably to teach and share her passion for Sacred Arts with the world.
She founded Jiya, Festival da India in Lisbon, Nataraj Dance Stage at Boom Festival, Narthaki Arts & Culture and Narthaki Arts Academy.