about​

Hello, I'm Tara.

I am an Indian Scottish dance artist and creative mental health facilitator. I support people in improving their physical and mental health and wellbeing through the use of dance and movement.

Since 2022, I have delivered programmes in underserved communities of all ages, abilities and mobilities, using dance to promote long-term positive change in mental and physical health and grow self-esteem through curiosity and creativity in movement. Before this I trained in Classical and Latin Dance in 2015 and toured Europe as a Tango performance artist.

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I have proudly devised and delivered programmes with various third sector organisations across the UK, including Shantona Women’s Centre - supporting South Asian women after experiences of trauma, Yorkshire Dance - taking dance and live music into dementia care homes, Diverse Voices – dance-based learning programmes in schools to guide young people on important sensitive topics, Women’s Health Matters, Leeds Conservatoire, Women’s Aid, Space2 - an award winning arts and social change charity, and Balbir Singh Dance Company - offering immersive sessions to support health, wellbeing and identity of older South Asian adults with dementia and Alzheimers.

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I am a trained Mental Health First Aider, neurodivergent-informed, trauma-informed, dementia-aware with a person-centred practice. Dance styles used to deliver sessions include Salsa, Argentine Tango, Bollywood and Contemporary. Mindfulness and guided meditations are often used as part of programmes.