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.

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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.

Summer Session
Hagerstown Classes Start Thursday June 19th.

Frederick Classes Start Tuesday July 01st.

Sitamun's Student Recital Sunday May 4 - 630 pm
Unity Church Frederick
One West Ninth Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Workshop and Show with Jamileh,Belly Dancer of the Universe for 2004.
Printable Registration Form and PayPal Links now available. Date is May 17-18, 2008 at the National Guard Armory in Hagerstown, MD. For more information on the Workshop and Show: Click Here

Melaya Lef Workshop with Sitamun
Sunday June 08 at 1pm.
To register click here . Space is limited. Students will need a Melaya for the workshop.

Belly Dance Cruise - November 8-15, 2008 Want to join a Belly Dance Cruise with instructors Jim Boz, Virgina, Shakira and Sitamun. Click here for details.

No Class on following Dates:
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Feb 23 Out of Town
Mar 23 Easter Sunday
May 11 Mother's Day Sunday
May 18 Jamileh Workshop Sunday
Jul 04 4th of July Holiday

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.

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