The Kauai Circle of Tara Dancers
We Tara Dancers of Kauai aspire, with Tara’s grace, to grow in our understanding of the profound view and practice of Tara’s Mandala and Praises. We seek to be more loving and compassionate and in this way more effective in the world and with each other. Om Tare!
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The Kauai Tara circle has been meeting every 1st Sunday of the month since 2000, shortly after the first Tara Dance Leader Camp on Kauai.
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At Tara’s beckoning and the guidance set forth through the Taradhatu STP, Eana began leading the mandala with the many women who had been dancing once a year since Prema began coming to Kauai in the late ‘80’s. All the years prior to the Student Teacher Program, the dancers of Kauai aspired to dance during the year between Prema and Anahata’s visits. With the STP program that goal was realized. |
Eana is supported by two other dance leaders, Trishana Star, who is also studying to be a Tara Dance Musician, and Sharon Gonzales. They lead with Eana and keep the circle going while she is traveling.
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Leah Orr, an island artist, has been a staunch supporter of the Tara Circle, organizing events in coordination with her art exhibitions.
The Kauai Circle of Taras have developed island goddess costumes using sarongs and wearing flowers in their hair. They have offered the dance in response to current events around the island.
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Atlee Austin-Taylor recently joined the program as a Level 1 student/teacher and is dedicated to supporting the Kauai Tara circle through networking and managing communications.
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Lama Tashi, a student of the meditation master Kalu Rinpoche, is a great supporter of the dance, encouraging his students to get involved in the practice. He is a regular guest teacher at the Kauai Tara Dance retreats offering his unique approach to traditional Tibetan Yogic practices.
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He and his partner Robin Mazor host Prema and Anahata every year when they come to teach. |
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Karuna Thal, a student of Chagdud Tulku, was a main organizer on Kauai for years.
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