Alexandra Varga

As a child -at the age of 10- I was captivated by oriental dance. From 12 years of dancing I have been a student of Nieto Mercedes for 10 years and have been one of the soloists of the Nimfa Oriental Society since its foundation.

Dance and the company have given me countless opportunities: performances around the world, sincere friendships, hard teamwork and acceptance. Dancing is happiness and self-realization for me – and my goal is for each dancer to recharge in my classes and experience those feelings. Yalla!

Dalma Wittmann

Since I was six years old, dance has been a constant presence in my life, and over the years I have been introduced to many different genres: show, modern, standard and Latin dances, classical ballet, Tahitian dance, Bollywood, Argentine tango… But my true love has been oriental dance.

I am particularly fond of classical Egyptian raqs sharki and Middle Eastern folkloric and character dances, but modern trends are also part of my repertoire. I am constantly developing my skills in classes with renowned local and foreign artists, and have also completed belly dance teacher and RakasaFit™️ (intermediate belly dance fitness) instructor training. And in the spring of 2022, a dream came true when I became a member of the Nimfa Oriental Company led by Nieto Mercedes.

My goal in my classes is to share the indescribable joy and passion that Oriental dance brings me, so that my students can unfold and live all aspects of their femininity.

Lina Ballabás

I was first introduced to the world of Oriental dance in 2006, but as a little girl I was only attracted by the rattling shawls and the sparkly dresses. Little did I know that a few years later, after my first Nimfeum class in 2014, I would be captivated by the depth of the music, its message and the diversity of movements in different styles. I knew then that this would not be just a hobby, but something more, something that would become part of my life. Nieto Mercedes gave me a lot of development opportunities through her classes and workshops. I attended classes with several national instructors and master teachers from abroad where I was able to improve my skills.

During this time I have learned a lot, pushed my limits and I am grateful that all my hard work has paid off: in 2017 I got the chance to join the Nimfa Oriental Society. I think that being part of such a special team is a great opportunity to grow, create and be inspired. I would like to pass on the technical and theoretical knowledge I have acquired here. In my classes, I try to teach everyone according to their own level and learning abilities, all in a good atmosphere. There is no such thing as good or bad. I think that learning takes a lot of time and commitment and if you need a move or combination we will keep refining it until it is what you want. I hope we have many successful experiences together.