RAQSoul
by Mercedes Nieto 

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Welcome to RAQSoul, a source of online Raqs Sharki (oriental dance, bellydance) classes, workshops, music and inspiration.

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AMAL - Classic Song Choreography Lab Series

We’re getting closer to the end of another intense and vivid year, and I don’t know about you, but I feel the need for a little more light and hope - the kind that dance can bring into my life. That’s why I chose AMAL as the guiding thought for this approaching festive season and the content I’m offering you.


AMAL is a special choreography lab series. It brings us deeper than a usual live workshop - first of all, it consists of three live workshops (with recordings). I’m offering a detailed musical analysis, mood setting, dramaturgy, as well as a nuanced and beautiful choreography to Malish Amal, a passionate classic song from my upcoming album. Whether you are looking for a new choreography for your performance repertoire, a special song for a competition or understanding this intricate style better, this is for you.


The title means “I have no hope”, yet the song is all about hope. Through this dance, I’d like to offer an interpretation of this beautiful contradiction. A reminder that hope can be found, nurtured, cherished, in so many places, the past of the future, small or big moments, in ourselves, in each other, in festivities or in the mundane - and in movements too, sometimes unexpectedly.


AMAL is my birthday gift to the RAQSoul family. As we celebrate RAQSoul’s second birthday, all members get access to the full choreography series and receive the yet unreleased song for FREE.


If you’re new to RAQSoul, you can join the choreography series with a one-time payment of €99, or become a member and enjoy the workshops as part of your subscription, along with the whole RAQSoul library.


I hope these classes will bring a lot of inspiration and festive warmth to the season ahead. I’m looking forward to dancing with you soon!

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A dance class with Mercedes is like planting seeds of fairytale flowers in my soul, and they keep coming out when I dance even months and years after every class - truly the most fulfilling and healthy addiction I could ever imagine. 
— Linnea / Denmark
Each class with Mercedes is a wonder and fills my heart with love! She has such a profound understanding of how the smallest nuances in movement can convey different emotions, and taught me so much about connection. I recommend her to anyone who’s hungrier for something more than just proper technique!
— Luca / Hungary
Mercedes is a graceful, generous and passionate dancer and teacher who strives to bring out the best in each individual student and to create a supportive space where we can all enjoy and grow in our respective dance journeys.
— Róisín / Ireland

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