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The International Dancers of
Sun Lakes are honored to have
Merle Nazareth as coordinator
for Indian dance. She provides
authenticity and creativity to
Indian dance in coordination
with professional teachers. Indian
Bollywood and folk dance provide many
genres, including classical, hip-hop, and
folk. It is "one of the great visual icons of
India," according to Merle. Her dances include: Ghidda from the
Punjab, Dola Dola from Gujerat, Chaiya Chaiya, a Bollywood dance,
and Ghoomer, a Rajput dance.
In addition to other activities in Sun Lakes, Merle is also chaplain
at San Gorgonio Hospital and head of the Ministry
Council in the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church
community. As a teacher and writer, she taught
college literature for many years and has an extensive
marketing background. She is president of "Healing
Waters" for the
homeless here in
our local community.
Merle, as well as all
members of IDS, look
forward to classes beginning
in 2021, providing social
distancing. Merle can be
reached at (909) 224-0131.
International Dancers
Donna, (951) 282-1087, Belly Dance
Diane, (951) 769-0286, Hawaiian
Sarah, (951) 769-1164, Hawaiian
Jean, (951) 796-6008, American
Lourdes, (626) 482-5051, Salsa
Merle, (951) 845-9342, Indian
Patricia, (951) 381-1591, Folkloric
Diane, (530) 913-8758, Flamenco
Just in case: Check with your club contact to confirm meeting place, date, and time.