{"id":12732,"date":"2026-05-19T15:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nietomercedes.com\/?p=12732"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:46:16","slug":"raqsummer-intensive-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nietomercedes.com\/en\/aktualis\/raqsummer-intensive-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"RAQSummer Intensive Budapest"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"mcnTextBlock\">\n<div class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>RAQSummer Intensive Budapest: \u201cEmbodied Expression\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">A Dance Art Lab to celebrate our summer camp\u2019s 20th Anniversary<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>August 27-30<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>2026<\/strong><br \/>\nBudapest, Hungary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mcnTextBlock\">\n<div class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\">\n<div class=\"mcnTextContent\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nietomercedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mandala8-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"91\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<b>The 20th anniversary of our summer camp will be truly unique. We are celebrating what we love the most about dancing: EXPRESSION!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>RAQSummer Intensive moves beyond a dance intensive this year: into artistic identity and creative voice. We will dance for fun, for sure, but we will also be looking for answers to some questions I hear very often:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>how to discover your own artistic language<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>how to express yourself and become recognizable<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>how to communicate something real through your dance<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>how to stop copying and start creating<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>how to build a stage presence that\u2019s authentic to you<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019m preparing <\/span><b>16 hours <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of transformational and intensive work for you: classes, workshops, sessions in an intimate and supportive group setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While we immerse in movement, creativity and discovery, we will learn combinations and mini choreographies in both classical and modern Egyptian styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meanwhile, I\u2019ll also be your guide through the Budapest I know and love. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12735&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;I would like to join!&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Ainfo%40nietomercedes.com&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join me and my guests for 4 beautiful days together in Budapest, filled with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intensive dance classes &amp; workshops\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exciting work focusing on your artistic voice\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Hafla where the stage is yours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A special dance video filming where we record your \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">movement self portrait<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meeting Budapest\u2019s most romantic side &#8211; thermal bath, amazing food and cultural immersion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let me introduce my wonderful guest instructors:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>AFILM (Bal\u00e1zs Lajti, Melinda Melis) &#8211; Filming<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Anna Sik\u00f3 &#8211; Visual Arts, Communication, Branding\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Dali Aloulou &#8211; Oud, Music Theory<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Lilla B\u00e1lint &#8211; Art Therapy<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;I would like to be there!&#8221; color=&#8221;info&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Ainfo%40nietomercedes.com&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<b>Schedule draft:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(You can register for the full program or for individual workshops)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>AUGUST 27, THURSDAY (\u201c<\/b><b><i>UNLOCKING\u201d<\/i><\/b><b>):<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>15:00-16:00:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Welcome session &#8211; introductions, goal setting<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>16:00-18:00:<\/b> <b>Workshop with Mercedes 1.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>18:00:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Bazaar (Egyptian scarves, veils, costumes, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Welcome dinner<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>AUGUST 28, FRIDAY (\u201c<\/b><b><i>DISCOVERY\u201d<\/i><\/b><b>):<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>10:00-12:00:<\/b> <b>Workshop with Mercedes 2.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>14:00-16:00:<\/b> <b>Workshop with Mercedes 3.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>16:30-18:00: Guest Artist Session<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>AUGUST 29, SATURDAY (\u201c<\/b><b><i>EXPRESSION\u201d<\/i><\/b><b>):<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>10:00-12:00:<\/b> <b>Workshop with Mercedes 4.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>14:00-16:00:<\/b> <b>Workshop with Mercedes 5.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>16:30-18:00: Guest Artist Session<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>20:00: Hafla!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An intimate, cozy dance evening &#8211; free entry &#8211; everyone is warmly welcome<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>AUGUST 30, SUNDAY (\u201c<\/b><b><i>INTEGRATION\u201d<\/i><\/b><b>):<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>10:00-13:00:<\/b> <b><i>Movement Self Portrait Filming <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(only for participants with Full Pass)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Farewell Lunch\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>15:00-18:00:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Excursion to the Margaret Island, visiting a local thermal bath, and relaxing (optional program)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Go to the application!&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Ainfo%40nietomercedes.com&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MD Dance Studio<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Astoria 5th District, Semmelweis u. 1-3.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013 (A 3-minute walk from the Astoria metro station. MD Dance Studio is located on the second floor of the Hungarian\u2019s House.) https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6dSHogGTWW2Scknr7<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And of course,<\/span><b> the most important element of this experience is YOU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; there will be personalized feedbacks throughout the weekend and on our farewell meeting to support your growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fees:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">390 \u20ac &#8211; EARLY BIRD FULL PASS &#8211; first 5 spots\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420 \u20ac &#8211; STANDARD FULL PASS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">360 \u20ac &#8211; VIP FULL PASS <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(RAQSoul platform members, previous summer camp participants between 2020-25) and NIMFEUM students<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Payment plan available with 100 \u20ac deposit only! See below.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>PRICE INCLUDES:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 days of artistic immersion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">16 hours of training and classes with Mercedes and guests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">professional solo dance video<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">welcome bag<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">personalized feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">accommodation, food, travel, fee of facultative\/optional activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>SINGLE WORKSHOPS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Filming is exclusive for participants with Full Pass)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">60 \u20ac or 20.000 HUF \/ Mercedes workshop (2 hrs)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">40 \u20ac or 14.000 HUF \/ guest workshop (1.5 hrs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>VIP:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50 \u20ac or 18.000 HUF \/ workshop (2 hrs)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">35 \u20ac or 12.000 HUF \/ guest workshop (1.5 hrs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PAYMENT PLAN OPTION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secure your spot with a deposit of 100 \u20ac by 10th June.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second payment will be 150 \u20ac due by 10th July.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Third payment will be due by 10th August (remaining fee).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Deposits are non refundable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Very limited spots are available! Registration is only valid with full payment or deposit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I can\u2019t wait to share this unique experience with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With love,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mercedes<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Apply via email&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Ainfo%40nietomercedes.com&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] RAQSummer Intensive Budapest: \u201cEmbodied Expression\u201d A Dance Art Lab to celebrate our summer camp\u2019s 20th Anniversary August 27-30 2026 Budapest, Hungary [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 20th anniversary of our summer camp will be truly unique. We are celebrating what we love the most about dancing: EXPRESSION! 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