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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Spring Niche Series

Dance has always been a language of resilience, expression, and community.

In this special online event, unique Raqs Sharki (bellydance) teachers from around the world come together to support women and families affected by the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.

While dancing together in the RAQSoul Spring Niche Series we honor the roots of this art form, supporting the work of the Women’s Humanitarian Organization (PWHO), helping displaced women and communities rebuild safety and hope.

The teachers’ team features a selection of wonderful and unique artists of the community, niche voices with fresh inspiration, strong roots, and so much to share.

Check out the workshop schedule:

Mercedes Nieto - Spring Saidi: saidi-shaabi choreography (without cane) May 16, 10:00-12:00 CEST
Carlos Carmona (Mexico) - The Soul of Shaabi: “Agibni Kullak” May 17, 18:00-19:30 CEST
Eszter-Maura (Hungary/Belgium) - “Get Out of the The Rhythm Trap” May 23, 11:00-12:30 CEST
Lebanese Simon (Lebanon/USA) - “Pop it like it’s hot - Sizzling with Simon to a pop Arabic song” May 23, 18:00-19:30 CEST
Sarah Safi Harb (Lebanon/The Netherlands) - “Raqs Sharqi, the space between the social and performative” May 24, 18:00-19:30 CEST

Join for 40€ / workshop or via RAQSoul monthly membership for 35€ only to attend all live workshops as well as enjoy full access to a library of 50+ recorded classes.

Our RAQSoul Spring Niche Series is not only about learning and growing together. It’s also about giving back to the culture we admire so much. With our workshop series, we are supporting humanitarian relief efforts in Lebanon through PWHO by donating 10€ for every workshop participant, whether you join as a guest or through your RAQSoul membership.

If you’d like to extend your support even further, you can make an additional voluntary contribution through raqsoul.com/membership.

Every donation, big or small, truly helps.

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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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