Raven's Night Performers 2026

Aeris started her dance journey at 9 years old with Irish dance, performing in parades and dance competitions. In college, she impulsively joined the belly dancing club and immediately fell in love with the control and fluidity of belly dancing. The captivating swordwork of Belladonna and experiencing the theatrical production of Raven’s Night in 2013, began her interest in sword. Since then, Aeris has achieved Level 6 Single Sword Mystic and Level 2 Double Sword Novice with Boho Blade program. She is also a Certified Affiliate Level 1 with boho academy.

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Belladonna is a Washington, D.C.-based performance artist, educator, and innovator with more than 25 years of experience as a professional performer and instructor. She is the Founder and Director of Bohemian Belly Dance and the Creatrix of the Boho Blade® Sword Dancing System, a groundbreaking fusion of dance, martial precision, ritual embodiment, and artistic expression.

A leading voice in contemporary fusion and sword dance, Belladonna creates work that explores strength, vulnerability, transformation, and self-expression. Her teaching blends technique, creativity, and self-awareness, encouraging dancers to develop confidence, balance, presence, and their own authentic movement.

Her internationally recognized Boho Blade® methodology is built around her signature concept, Powerful Purposeful Presentation™, approaching the sword not simply as a prop, but as a partner, symbol, and mirror of the self.
Drawing inspiration from dark fusion, fantasy, ritual symbolism, and archetypes such as the Priestess, Warrior, and Protector, Belladonna’s performances balance femininity and ferocity, stillness and strike, creating work that is both powerful and mesmerizing.

Cherrá is from Flint MI. Love in Washington DC area Level 6 sword, level 1 double sword, level 3 teacher trainer member of the nigjtshaes Favorites dance quote. Everything has rhythm everything dances. She loves dance because it gives you an opportunity to express yourself without words! Dance is universal!

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Crystal Silmi is a belly dance and fusion artist, instructor, and choreographer from San Francisco. Drawing on her Arab American heritage she blends classical Middle Eastern dance with contemporary fusion styles. She has performed and taught internationally and currently directs DC Dance Junkies, a Washington, DC–area belly dance fusion group.

Raven's Night performers include Ashley, Paula & Crystal.

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Viral TikTok star, teacher, performer, and more, Kamrah is known for his dark fusion, creativity, “killer” isolations, and theatricality. He currently teaches and performs, headlining festivals throughout the USA and internationally.

He has trained extensively with Zoe Jakes and Suhaila Salimpour and holds certifications in DanceCraft (Diamonds and Spades) and Suhaila level 1 and 2, and Jamila level 1 and 2, and has performed with Beats Antique and Bal Anat, the longest running belly dance show in the world.

As an instructor, his approachable, inclusive teaching style enables him to coach students to dance powerfully, safely, and sustainably.

Rising from the desert sands of Phoenix Arizona, Katara has been bringing the dark side of belly dance to the Valley of the Sun for over 20 years.

A featured member of the award-winning Osiris Dance Ensemble and of the Sideshow Specialists the Pain Proof Punks, Katara is a Level 5 Boho Blade Artist and a Level 2 Boho Double Sword Novice. Bringing a blend of controlled chaos and eloquent grace to every one of her performances, Katara specializes in telling a tale through sleek movements, distinctive costuming, passionate music, and unique props from multiple swords to fire.

She has performed across the state of Arizona, as well as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Washington DC, adding her diabolical dance skills to film premieres, Ravens Night, the Phoenix Comicon/Fan Fusion, and more.

Katara is always looking for new dark performance paths to tread and new loves to make her dark little heart beat.

Kimala Nar resides in Henderson, MD, but spends much of her time in Delaware, where she and her husband own The Dance Conservatory and Ballet Theatre of Dover. She holds numerous Boho certifications, including Levels 1–6 Sword, Level 1 Double Sword, Level 1 Teacher Training, as well as many of the belt levels.

Kimala dances because it makes her feel happy and energized. When she hears a song she loves, she immediately begins envisioning the choreography, costume, and potential props. For her, the creative process simply feels natural.

Kristy Anderson of Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a member of international performance troupe, Solanaceae and a certified Bohemian Belly Dance Ambassador Instructor. She is passionate about helping dancers build confidence, connection, and creativity through movement.

Melissae is an international fusion dancer, the creator of the Boho Skirt Style and an instructor for Bohemian Belly Dance. Melissae performs nationally and internationally as a soloist and as a member of Solanaceae and Boho Global.

Melissae’s performance and instruction style focuses on developing technique to theatrical expression, incorporating body movement and effective use of props to entertain an audience.

Oona is a belly dance artist and instructor trained extensively in both Oriental and fusion belly dance, as well as dumbek and zills. She specializes in fan veil and single- and double-sword improvisation, bringing a strong sense of musicality, creativity, and theatricality to her performances.

Oona is a member of The Nightshades, a DC-based fusion dance company under the direction of Belladonna Blade. Her stage credits include performing as the Genie and Caterpillar in Bee Law’s 1001 Nights and appearing at the renowned Raven’s Night. She has also performed and collaborated with Anam Cara of Frederick, MD, The Sultanas of Sterling, VA, and Bee Law’s Raks Ayla and Rad Raks.

Teaching since 2022, Oona enjoys sharing her love of belly dance with new dancers and leads her own beginner troupe, The Raks Stellas. She joined the Born 2 Dance Studio faculty in 2026, where she teaches belly dance and encourages students to explore movement, musicality, and their own unique style.

Rin is an experimental artist from the Washington, D.C., area, with a lifetime of exposure to a diverse array of movement styles. Often described as otherworldly and subtly strange, Rin's uniquely fluid and evolving voice in dance offers a peculiar stretch beyond genres.

As her ever-expanding artistry continues to unfold to match the reaches of a boundless imagination, Rin focuses on staying centered and honing a sense of embodied flow in her own life, shared offerings, and beyond.

Sarima is a Level 2 and Double Level 1 certified Boho student. She loves to tell stories through her dance and especially loves how awesomely Boho throws her out of her comfort zone! She is now from North Carolina but will always be a New Yorker at heart!

Shauna Jayne is a Calgary, Alberta based fusion bellydance artist, yoga instructor, Bohemian Blade Ambassador, and featured artist with Cirque de la Nuit.

Her work spans sword dance, immersive theatrical performance, and movement arts, all rooted in a passion for empowering others through creativity and authentic expression.

She is honored to perform with the Bohemian Bellydance community at Raven’s Night 2026.

Starry Moon Dance Company is a Pittsburgh-based fusion dance ensemble where otherworldly glamour meets old school belly dance. The company features powerhouse artists Maria Hamer, Christine Andrews, and Joanna Abel, each bringing a distinct voice shaped by decades of experience.

Together, they create visually rich performances that weave movement, music, and imagination into dance experiences.

Starry Moon’s work highlights both individuality and unity, three unique artists moving as one. From theatrical stage productions to festival performances and workshops, Starry Moon Dance Company invites audiences and dancers alike into a world of magic and artistry.