{"id":12549,"date":"2025-07-14T06:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T05:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nietomercedes.com\/?p=12549"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:01:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:01:44","slug":"raksummer-in-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nietomercedes.com\/en\/aktualis\/raksummer-in-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"RAKSUMMER in the City"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<h3><strong>RAKSUMMER in the City<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>AUGUST 28\u201331, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY<\/strong><br \/>\n(Final day: Day trip to Nagymaros\u2013Visegr\u00e1d)<\/p>\n<p>Join me for <strong>3 and a half beautiful days<\/strong> together in Budapest, filled with:<br \/>\n? Intensive dance classes &amp; workshops with me<br \/>\n?\ufe0f Inspiring city activities &amp; time to unwind<br \/>\n?? A Hafla where the stage is ours &#8211; and yours<br \/>\n? A special dance video shoot \u2013 a behind-the-scenes \u201cwerk\u201d movie and a performance video!<br \/>\n? Day trip to the Danube bend &#8211; swimming, food and culture<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m offering <strong>12 hours of intensive classes<\/strong> in a small and intimate group setting. While we immerse in movement and creativity, we will learn a brand new choreography that blends classic Egyptian style with contemporary elements.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, I\u2019ll also be your guide through the Budapest I know and love.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of the weekend, we\u2019ll<strong> perform and record the group choreography together<\/strong> during our festive hafla \u2013 a celebration of what we\u2019ve created. Every participant is welcomed to perform their <strong>solo<\/strong> as well!<\/p>\n<p>On our<strong> first workshop on Saturday,<\/strong> our video team (Afilm) will start filming a behind-the-scenes style <em>werk video,<\/em> capturing the creative energy of the process.<\/p>\n<p>To close our journey, we\u2019ll take a relaxing <strong>day trip to Nagymaros\u2013Visegr\u00e1d,<\/strong> surrounded by nature and historic beauty.<\/p>\n<p>And of course,<strong> the most important element of this experience is YOU<\/strong> \u2013 there will be a personalized feedback chat on our farewell breakfast to support your growth and expression.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to share this unique experience with you.<br \/>\nWith love,<br \/>\nMercedes[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12565&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Workshop Schedule<\/strong><br \/>\n(You can register for the full program or for individual workshops)<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST 28, THURSDAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>15:00\u201315:45:<\/strong>\u00a0Introductory session \u2013 arrival at the venue, getting to know each other, registration<\/p>\n<p><strong>16:00\u201318:30:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Workshop 1: CONTRAST TECHNIQUE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>intensive dance training and drills<\/li>\n<li>hip-focused isolations and fluid upper-body movements<\/li>\n<li>ACCENT &amp; FLOW combinations with varying intensity: one to drum solo music and one to an arab pop music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>18:30:<\/strong>\u00a0Bazaar (Egyptian scarves, veils, costumes)<\/p>\n<p>Welcome dinner<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST 29, FRIDAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00\u201312:30:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Workshop 2: MUSICALITY and the GOLDEN ERA<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>dancing with the violin and using special rhythms: Oriental tango<\/li>\n<li>what does the Golden Era mean in dance and music?<\/li>\n<li>analyzing innovative classical composers in dance: Mohamed Abdel Wahab<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">elements from the new choreography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>14:00\u201316:30:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Workshop 3: DRAMATURGY and COMBINATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how to create choreography<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">possibilities of storytelling and expression in classical Egyptian songs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>creative use of related art forms<\/li>\n<li>new combinations from our choreography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>16:30:<\/strong>\u00a0Bazaar (Egyptian scarves, veils, costumes)<\/p>\n<p>Excursion to Margaret Island<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST 30, SATURDAY \u2013 \u201cLAB DAY\u201d:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00\u201312:30:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Workshop 4: \u201cMALISH AMAL\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>new choreography \u2013 instrumental section: unique rhythms and instrumental dialogue<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">layered combinations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>tools for interpreting music and story<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">perfecting a unique and personal performance style, connecting with audience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>14:00\u201316:30:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Workshop 5: CHOREOGRAPHY COLLAB with the AFILM team<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>finishing and practicing our new choreography<\/li>\n<li>dance film shooting: essentials, possibilities, practice<\/li>\n<li>creative co-creation session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>19:00:<\/strong>\u00a0Hafla!<br \/>\nAn intimate, cozy dance evening \u2013 free entry \u2013 everyone is warmly welcome<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST 31, SUNDAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00\u201311:30:<\/strong>\u00a0Farewell breakfast with personalized feedback and reflections<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:00\u201318:00:<\/strong>\u00a0Excursion to the Danube Bend (Nagymaros\u2013Visegr\u00e1d) with lunch, swimming, castle visit, and relaxation (optional program)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MD Dance Studio \u2013 Astoria 5th District, Semmelweis u. 1-3.<br \/>\n\u2013 (A 3-minute walk from the Astoria metro station. MD Dance Studio is located on the second floor of the Hungarian&#8217;s House.) https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6dSHogGTWW2Scknr7<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hafla<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Location to be announced soon.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>FEES:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>350 \u20ac \u2013 FULL PASS[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;FULL PASS (EUR)&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.stripe.com%2FaFa3cvdeI2m70pk40lejK0r|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text]320 \u20ac \u2013 FULL PASS for VIP<br \/>\n(RAQSoul platform members, previous summer camp participants between 2020-24) and NIMFEUM students[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;VIP FULL PASS (EUR)&#8221; color=&#8221;info&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.stripe.com%2F28E3cvcaEd0L0pkaoJejK0s|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>PRICE INCLUDES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 hours of training and classes with Mercedes<\/li>\n<li>personalized feedback<\/li>\n<li>professional group video shooting<\/li>\n<li>professional solo performance video<\/li>\n<li>welcome bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:<\/strong><br \/>\naccommodation, food, travel, fee of facultative\/optional activities[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>SINGLE WORKSHOPS:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(Available only for Thursday and Friday, Hafla performance and filming is not included):<\/strong><br \/>\n60 \u20ac or 24.000 HUF \/ workshop (2.5 hrs)[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Single WORKSHOPS (EUR) &#8211; Available only for Thursday and Friday&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.stripe.com%2F3cI9ATeiM3qbegacwRejK0t|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text]VIP: 50 \u20ac or 20.000 HUF \/ workshop (2.5 hrs)[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;VIP Single WORKSHOPS (EUR) &#8211; Available only for Thursday and Friday&#8221; color=&#8221;vista-blue&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.stripe.com%2F6oUfZh4Icf8T2xsfJ3ejK0u|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text]Very limited spots are available! \u2028Registration is only valid with full payment or deposit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAYMENT PLAN OPTION:<\/strong><br \/>\nSecure your spot with a deposit of 150 \u20ac to secure your spot by 10th August.\u2028Second payment will be due by 28th August.<br \/>\nDeposits are non refundable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waiting for you with love and summer artsy vibes,<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Mercedes<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] RAKSUMMER in the City AUGUST 28\u201331, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (Final day: Day trip to Nagymaros\u2013Visegr\u00e1d) Join me for 3 and a half beautiful days together in Budapest, filled with: ? 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