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.

Be part of a global community of dancers who are passionate about artistic movement. Let Mercedes guide you on your path to creative and expressive dancing.

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Upcoming events

RAQSummer Intensive Open Class

Can’t make it to Budapest, but would still love a little piece of RAQSummer? I have a surprise for you! 🧡

At the end of August, we’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of our summer camp, RAQSummer Intensive Budapest. This year’s intensive is a truly unique edition, all about expression, artistic identity, and creative voice.

And this year, for the first time, I’m opening one of our intensive sessions to you online. So even if you can’t join us in Budapest, you can still get a little taste of RAQSummer and dance with us from wherever you are.

Join us online for one of our intensive sessions and spend two hours working on combinations to a classic Cinematic Oriental song from the Golden Era of Egyptian music, in a brand new version you’ve never heard before. We’ll explore its music, rhythm and lyrics through movement and work on all the tiny details that make this piece unique.

This will be a hybrid workshop, broadcasted from our summer camp. If you’re in Budapest, we’d love to welcome you in the studio (either for this workshop or for the whole intensive weekend), or you can dance with us online on RAQSoul from anywhere around the world.

20+ years of teaching experience

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rooted in authenticity, building on personal experiences
involves instructors from other fields of artistic, physical and cultural expertise
motivates you to keep going when you feel lack of inspiration
supports injury prevention, body toning and building self confidence 
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Mercedes

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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