About
Multi-award-winning, internationally acclaimed oriental dancer, teacher, and choreographer who both founded and organizes the CAIRO! Fest Budapest since its establishment in 2007. She has served as the Master Teacher of the Nile Group Festival and is also the founder of the Nymph Oriental Dance Company. She is one of the most in-demand belly dancers on the planet and has performed in over 40 countries, on 5 different continents, around the world.
Before Fame
She began her experience with dance by studying jazz ballet and flamenco. She has performed on stage since she was eleven years old. She went on to begin studying oriental dance in 1997.
Trivia
In addition to being a renowned dancer, teacher, and choreographer, she is also an accomplished musician. She is particularly known for producing Middle Eastern music for oriental dancers and has released numerous studio albums including "El Hawa" and "Zikrayet."
Family Life
She shared a family photo from her vacation to Almería, Spain on her _mercedesnieto_ Instagram account in July 2023.
Associated With
Naima Akef and Nagwa Fouad are also renowned performers in the art of oriental dance.