WORKSHOP - Mercedes Nieto - Saiidi-shaabi

A fan favorite upbeat style with intricate technique and lots of character - a choreography that blends female saiidi style with elements of tahtib as well as adding the sparkle of shaabi.

Mercedes Nieto is an internationally renowned oriental dancer, instructor, and choreographer, known for founding the CAIRO! Fest Budapest in 2007 and leading the Nymph Oriental Dance Company since 2005. A master teacher at the Nile Group Festival in Cairo since 2010, she has taught and performed in over 40 countries. Mercedes has been a prominent figure in the oriental dance world, teaching at around 30 global events annually and producing Middle Eastern music for dancers since 2012. While focusing on her international career and festival organization, she continues to teach in Budapest, lead her dance company, and produce shows with her students.

On 1-3 November 2024, the 16th Oriental Dance Festival takes place in Tallinn, Estonia.

Every autumn, Oriental Dance lovers gather for one weekend in Estonia to take part in the International Oriental Dance Festival. The annual festival is the biggest and oldest Oriental Dance event in Estonia, including dance workshops, a gala show, a dance competition, open stage performances and an Oriental Bazaar. The event brings together dancers from every corner of Estonia, the neighbouring countries and beyond.

The festival is organised by the Estonian Chamber of Oriental Dance.

Programme and more:
www.orientaldance.ee