The Bellydance Mafia, The Shoebox Studio Troupe, is a Bellydance-based performance troupe comprised of advanced SBS students. The troupe was formed in June 2008 and has performed at festivals, student showcases, and haflas. This year the Bellydance Mafia will be making it’s Tribal Fest debut with a modern fusion choreography created by Assistant Troupe Director Claire Furlotte.

Meet the Mafiosas!
Claire (aka Johnny the Cat)
Yvonne (aka Mad Irish)
Oriol (aka Peachez “Tick Tock” Malone)
Marcine (aka Manhattan Charlie)




cancerThe BDM with Damage Control Dance Theater in UNMATA’s Blood Moon Regale: Diseases 101. October, 2008. leighann
(Former Mafiosa) Lola Cannoli with SBS in SF Carnival Parade, 2008
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The BDM @ SF Mission Bazaar, Dec 2008		 SleepingDancersm
Johnny catches a quick catnap at Carnaval ‘08








“Shoebox Studio is my studio -- it's just right for whenever I want to be funky, fearless, fun and fit.  The space is just my size, and the people are just my kind -- the warm, open and awesome kind!”
- Kristyn B., Capoiera, Hip Hop Fusion, $5 Pilates