Sitamun is offer classes in Frederick and Hagerstown.

No dance experience necessary. Women of all ages and body types can belly dance. Sitamun creates a fun yet challenging atmosphere for beginners. Lessons for advanced students can include choreography, veil routines, and other props such as tray, candles. Belly Dancing is something you can do it regardless of your figure type or age. Sitamun’s classes are progression designed with each lesson building upon the prior weeks lesson. Belly Dance is considered muscle-toning low impact aerobic exercise, be sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Online Student Newsletter for May 2010.

NBC TV25 Interveiw with Sitamun

Information, Registration & Schedules

What is Belly Dance?

Belly Dance is the nomenclature that is used in the west for a style of dance found in many of the areas of the "Middle East". The term "Belly Dance" is believed to have originated with Napoleon's soldiers who were probably the first Europeans to see the dance. They labeled it "danse du ventre", which is French for "Dance of the Stomach". The English term "Belly Dance" is directly translated from the French. "Belly Dance" is called "Raks Sharki" in Arabic and in Turkey it is referred to as oryantal dansý both terms translates to "Dance of the East", which is why we hear it called "Oriental Dance." Many dancers in the United States and Europe prefer the term Middle Eastern Dance (MED for short) because the dance is traditionally from Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Turkey. No matter what it is called "Belly Dance" it is a dance involving the entire body especially the hips.

Belly Dance Night at the Taj India The Taj India Restaurant, 28 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD Time: Show starts at 7:00 pm. Dancers every Wednesday: Sitamun, Lalita and Kalila.

2010 Fall Session :
Frederick Classes start Wednesday Sept 15
Hagerstown Classes Start Thursday Sept 16
Performance Prep Class Dec 4th

Ranya Renee Workshop and Gala Show Date: September 25, 2010 click on link to register or for more information.

Tears of Aset Dancers is a Frederick-based student belly dance troupe formed in January 2002 and is directed by Sitamun. Our name comes from the Ancient Egyptian Goddess Aset, who's tears signaled the first day of the Nile River's Inundation. Tears of Aset uses traditional style dances and costuming of Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt. The troupe has entertained audiences along the East Coast from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. Repertoire includes, Turkish Spoon Dance, Nubian Women’s Dance, Meleya Leff, Isis Wings, Sword, Veils, Canes, and Trays. We perform at: schools, restaurants, Renaissance Fairs, community festivals, retirement centers, haflas, and other family-oriented events.

Tears of Aset Performances
Sept 11 In The Streets Festival Frederick
Sept 19 Hagerstown Hispanic Festival
Sept 25 Ranya Renee show in Fredrick
Nov 20/21 The NBC in Baltimore

Troupe Dance Events