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.

2008 Fall Session Part 2
Hagerstown Classes Start Thursday November 06, 2008.

Frederick Classes Start Sunday November 16, 2008.

2009 Winter Session
Hagerstown Classes Start Thursday January 15, 2009.

Frederick Classes Start Sunday January 11, 2009.

Holiday Halfa - Dec 14th
Join Sitamun and members of the Continuation class for food, performances and holiday cheer. Tickets on sale in advance inquire in class or email Sitamun.

No Class on following Dates:
Sunday Nov 09
Thanksgiving Break Nov 27-30
Christmas/New Year Holiday Dec 20- Jan 10

Workshop 2009
Friday, Saturday, Sunday April 24, 25, 26
Raks the Camera & Workshop with Azhia. Space is limited reserve your space today. Azhia will be teaching "Strong Veilless Entrance on the Friday evening workshop. For more information on Raks the Camera click here or to Reserve your spot contact Azhia at: Azhia1@gmail.com or call 514-449-9620.

CABARABIAN NIGHTS DVD Available

Our May 17th, 2008 Show, CABARABIAN NIGHTS Starring Jamileh DVD is now available. DVD includes performances by Tears of Aset, Sitamun, MiaNaja, Aliya and her Kismet Dancers, Farasha, Su'ad and Kirvo plus many more dancers, both Jamileh's performances are included on the DVD.

To Pre Pay online for the Jamileh Show DVD - May 17, 2008 with your Credit or Debit Card using PayPal. Please review DVD and report problems with DVD within 30 days.

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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