SHAWN MERRIMAN-ROBERTS
BIOGRAPHY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

As a dancer of traditional Haitian dance for the past 12 years, Shawn seeks positions that allow him to teach and share what he has learned. He believes that the richness of the culture can be seen through the dance, and enhances his instruction with lectures on culture and religion to help bring focus to the movement as it relates to the rhythms.

Shawn has performed with modern and traditional Haitian dance companies including Adiva Dance Company, Our Thing Dance Company, and Groupe Petit le Croix. He has taught classes at a variety of venues including 24 Hour Fitness, Santa Clara University, Motion Pacific dance studio, and 418 Project dance studio in Santa Cruz, CA.

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