Gamar Almaszadeh (nicknamed Tamara) was born in Baku to a family of a shoemaker and a midwife, Hajiaga and Maryam Almaszadeh. She became interested in ballet at a very young age, when she saw her friend perform ballet moves. Persuaded by her friend she signed up for ballet lessons at a private studio (later reorganized into the Baku School of Choreography).
Gamar Almaszadeh (Tamara), born into a family of tradespeople, discovered her love for dance at an early age after watching her friend perform. She was encouraged to pursue ballet lessons at a private academy that would eventually transform into the Baku School of Choreography.