News and Information for Tears of Aset Dance Troupe
Tears of Aset Dancers Dancers
Current 2009 Troupe Members
From left to right: Tulay, Bahiya, Sultana, Lalita, Nomena
not pictured: Aaminah Gamal.

The Tears of Aset Dancers is a award winning belly dance troupe that placed 3nd runner up in the NBDC competitions. The Frederick-based troupe was 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, North Africa, Persia, India, and Spain with their own flare. The troupe has entertained audiences along the East Coast from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. We incorporate sword-balancing, zills (finger cymbals), wooden spoons, trays, canes, basket, fans, tambourines and veil dances for our audience's enjoyment. We perform at: schools, restaurants, Renaissance Fairs, community festivals, retirement centers, haflas, and other family-oriented events.

Booking Tears of Aset!!!

Want the Tears of Aset Dancers to perform at your next event. Troupe performs at cultural events, celebration, ethinic festivals, exhibits, Ren Fairs, senior centers, and other family oriented events.
To Book Tears of Aset to perform at your next event contact the director, Sitamun, at
eMail:
301-305-1381(leave message if no answer)

Tears of Aset Performances and Events!!!!
NOTE: Only our public performances are listed on the schedule.

Upcoming 2011 Events:

6 Mar Rockville, MD Shimmer Me Shimmies Show
16 Apr New Holland, PA Bollywood Show staring Laurel Gray
25 Apr Johnstown Belly Dance Gala Show staring Angela Prato

Our performance calendar schedule is subject to change and some performance events may not be listed.
10 Sept In The Streets Festival,Frederick, MD
23 Sept Hagerstown Teacher Student Halfa, Wacohu Grange Hall, Hagerstown, MD

Tash

 Anadleeb

Hammeda

 Nubian

How to Join the Tears of Aset!!!

Want to join Tears of Aset dancers? Although being a member of a troupe may sound glamorous at first, here are some guidelines to help you decide if it is for you: Guidelines of Tears of Aset Dance Troupe

Past 2010 events:

16 Jan 2010 Remember the Times: Great Kings & Queens Ft Washington, MD
13 Mar 2010 Cabarabian Nights Hagerstown, Barbara Ingram Theater
Mar 15 Angela Prato Show Barbara Ingram Theater Hagerstown
Apr 24 Johnstown Belly Dance Gala Show staring Aszmara of New York
Jun 05 Harrisburg, PA Bikers and Belly Dancers for Breast Cancer Show
Sept 11 In The Streets Festival Frederick
Sept 19 Hagerstown Hispanic Festival
Sept 25 Arabian Dreams 2010 in Fredrick staring Ranya Renee of New York
Nov 20/21 The NBC in Baltimore


Past 2009 Events:

22 Mar Spring Halfa at the Oasis Restaurant, Hagerstown
04 Apr New Holland, PA Show featuring Katayoun.
06 May Annual Student Recital at the Unity Church Frederick, MD
30 May Harrisburg, PA Bikers and Belly Dancers for Breast Cancer Show
27 Aug Golden Living Party, Hagerstown, MD
29 Aug Northeastern Belly Dance Competition, Bethlehem, PA
06 Jun Frederick 1st Saturday Festival of the Arts, Frederick, MD.
05 Sep 1st Saturday Frederick County Cultural Festival.
12 Sep Wameda's 30th Annual Halfa and Gala Show featuring Sadie and Katie, College Park, MD
25 Oct Halloween Halfa at the Oasis Restaurant, Hagerstown
07 Nov New Holland, PA Show
21 Nov National Belly Dance Competition, Baltimore, MD 06 Dec Arabian Lights Bellydance Gala, Gaithersburg, MD

Past Events for 2008:
 03 May Show, Johnstown, PA featuring Angela Prato.
17 May Show at the Hagerstown National Guard Armory featuring Jameliah from Salt Lake, Utah. Show starts 7:30pm
14 Apr Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Katayaoun. Show start 1pm.
12 May Annual Student Recital. Show start 715 pm benifits The Animal Welfare League of Frederick Co.
12 May Moments of Magic Show, Columbia, Md
04 Oct In The Streets Frederick, MD.
11 Oct Johnstown, PA featuring Angela Prato
08 Nov New Holland, PA featuring Angela Prato
13 Dec Holiday Belly Dance Party Oasis Restaurant, Hagerstown, MD.


Past Events for 2007:
 17 Mar Show at the Frederick Culture Center featuring Jasmin Jahal from Chicago, IL. Show starts 7:30pm
23 Mar Rock the Casbah Silent Auction. Show starts at 815pm
14 Apr Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Morgania. Show start 1pm.
06 May Annual Student Recital. Show start 715pm benifits The Animal Welfare League of Frederick Co.
03 June The 14th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick, MD.
10 Sep Frederick County Cultural Festival.
06 Oct In The Streets Frederick, MD.
13 Dec Aliya's Holiday Belly Dance Party Lakelands Park Middle School, 1200 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD.

Past Events for 2006:
 25 Mar Show at the Frederick Culture Center featuring Virginia from Mimai, Fl. Show starts 7:30pm
08 Apr Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Conchi. Show start 1pm.
08 Apr Walkersville Fire Hall, Fund Raiser Show PA. Show start 7pm.
22 May Annual Student Recital. Show start 6pm.
04 June The 13th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick, MD.
10 Sep Frederick County Cultural Festival.
07 Oct In The Streets Frederick, MD.
11 Nov Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Samara. Show start 1pm.

Past Events for 2005:
 19 Mar Holiday Inn, Frederick, MD show featuring Shakira. Show starts 7:30pm
17 Apr 2004 Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Habibi. Show start 1pm.
01 May Frederick Dance Alliance Festival, Culture Arts Center, Frederick, MD. Show Starts 7pm.
22 May Annual Student Recital. Show start 2pm.
05 June The 12th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick, MD. Show Starts 4:15 pm.
18 June World of Dance, Hosted by Frederick YMCA, MD. Show Starts 3pm.
10 Sept Holiday Inn, Frederick, MD show featuring Autumn Ward. Show start 7:30pm
01 Oct In The Streets Frederick, MD.
12 Nov Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Conchi. Show start 1pm.
TBA Nov/Dec Student Holiday Show

Past Events for 2004
28 Feb 2004 State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC show featuring Dalia Carella.
13 Mar 2004 Holiday Inn, Frederick, MD show featuring Conchi.
27 Mar 8:00 pm UBUNTU Fundraiser, Oakdale Middle School, Frederick, MD. Show starts 8pm. For tickets contact: Inger Carlisle
17 Apr 2004 Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Miraj.
29 May 2004 Asunya Show at State College Friends School,1900 University Drive, State College, PA. More info or ticket contact Fikriyyah
05 Jun 2004 Sitamun's Student Recital, Frederick, MD.
02 Oct 2004 Frederick City's In the Streets Festival.
06 Nov 2004 Holiday Inn, Frederick, MD show featuring Ravia. More info and ticket Sitamun
13 Nov 2004 Liberty Fire Hall, New Holland PA show featuring Taaj fi Qalbi.

Past Events for 2003
The Edenton Retirement Center Luncheon on 27 Jan 2003
Raleigh, NC Amaya Workshop on 22 Feb 2003
Long and Foster Customer Appreciation Hampton Inn 22 March 2003
Record Street Women's Home 25 March 2003 at 7 pm
New Holland PA Workshop and Halfa on 12 April 2003
Frederick County's Culture Festival, Baker Park Frederick, MD, 06 Sept 2003
The Edenton Senior Center 16 Sept 2003
In the Streets, International Booth between 3rd and 4th St, Market St, Frederick, MD, 04 Oct 2003
Sitamun's Annual Halfa Frederick, MD, 25 Oct 2003
New Holland PA Workshop and Halfa on 08 Nov 2003
American Legions Women's Auxiliary Dinner 18 Dec 2003



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Page created 04 August 2002. Update: December 21, 2009.