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 January 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.

2010 Winter Session Frederick
12 Jan Frederick Dance Works Beginner Belly Dance 630pm Tuesday Night
12 Jan Frederick Dance Works Continuation Class 730pm Tuesday Nights

2010 Winter Session Hagerstown
14 Jan Beginner Classes 700pm Thursday Nights

14 Jan Hagerstown Continuation Classes 800pm Thursday Nights

2010 Winter Session thur Frederick County Rec Dept
20 Jan Frederick Beginner Class 630pm Wednesday Nights

20 Jan Frederick Continuation Class 730pm Wednesday Nights

No Class on following Dates:
Dec 20 - Jan 13 2010
Holiday & Winter Break

30 Jan Performance Prep Part II 2-4pm Saturday

Angela Prato Workshop Dates: March 13, 2010

Arabic Rhythm and Dancing to Live Music with Nadirah Nasreen - Date: May 1, 2010

Ranya Renee Workshop Date: September 25, 2010

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.

Arabian Lights Bellydance Gala - December 06 Performance The Grand Ballroom of the Golden Bull 7 Dalamar St. Gaithersburg, MD Time: 1200pm

Troupe Dance Events