Jenny Smithson

Belladonna

Troupe Rebellyon presents: Belladonna Baroness of Blade Gala Show at Cornerstone Center for the Arts (2nd floor Heritage Room). 

Belladonna is an international performer and instructor out of Washington DC.  She is best known as a pioneer of modern sword dancing, and for her theatrical performances, creative concepts and her ability to break down and teach complex subject matter.

She has been a guest performer with international superstars such as Amanda Palmer, Beats Antique, Corvus Corax, the Bellydance Super Stars and the Indigo. She has also had the honor of being a featured instructor at national and international festivals such as Tribal Fest, Art of the Belly, Rakkasah Spring Caravan, Tribal Alchemy, Elevation,  Awakening Persephone, 3rd Coast Tribal, Gothla UK, FesTribal de Quebec as well as many private events, medieval events, cultural events and parties.

She is the creative director and producer of  the annual Raven’s Night Soiree’, the Vixen Variety Show and co producer of the Monthly DCTribal cafe.  She also is the director of three student troupes, BellaTrix,  DashKhaleen  and Khalasar. Professionally Belladonna is a skilled soloist, as well as one half of the dynamic duo Skella and the director of her most recent venture Kivahalla.

Other featured performances from Celeste, Ursula, Alima, Troupe Taleeba, Madlen, Jussenya, Tamar Sayeeda, and of course Muncie's own Rebellyon.

Tickets available at the door $10 per person.  Children 12 and under FREE!

Come celebrate World Belly Dance Day while raising funds for our local Women's Shelter, A Better Way.  This is a FREE belly dance showcase called Shimmy Mob 2016.  We will treat you to more than 12 family friendly performances to celebrate World Belly Dance Day.  We will also have collection buckets for donations to A Better Way.

Our primary objective is to raise donations and awareness. Funds raised via Shimmy Mob will be donated to Abused Women and Children shelters throughout the world.  This year 202 cities are participating this year on five continents. Muncie is one of four cities here in Indiana. 2450 dancers around the world are all doing the same official Shimmy Mob choreography on the same day!  Don't miss the fun!

Rain location is inside Cornerstone Center for the Arts--follow the signs. The show must go on!  All are welcome!