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LDT's "Season of Inner Lights" 12/18/18 8:00PM

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

LDT's "Season of Inner Lights" Performance and Party

Presented by Afro Roots at Goddard Riverside Center

647 Columbus Ave. at 91st Street NYC

$15 Donation

Your ticket will be emailed to you upon receipt of your donation

Call 917 324-9369 for more information and tickets for advance sales only

(There will be no sales at the door)

Click Donate Button lower right

Your generous donation is 100% tax deductible

as LDT is a public charity

Carl E. Reid of LDT's Advisory Board Runs for LDT

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Tue, 29 May 2018 15:57:00 +0000

Fund Raiser Run June 16, 2018: Carl updated his fundraiser running calendar at RunCarlRun.com to dedicate his Father's day weekend 10K run to raise funds for Liberata Dance Theatre. ALL monies raised for this June 16 10K run will go to Liberata Dance Theatre.

This is a wonderful offering by Carl for our Caribbean Summer Solstice June 23, 2018. Read more in the article below.

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care -Zig Ziglar

Carl E. Reid, CSI - USMC 79/80 | Evernote Certified Consultant (Try Free)

"Deep Expertise at intersections of Technology, Leadership, and Business Mentoring

Connect with Carl: www.CarlEReid.com | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook Click here to schedule a 15 minute call with Carl

LDT's Upcoming Fundraising Event

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 20:33:00 +0000

LDT’s CARIBBEAN

SUMMER SOLSTICE 2018

YOGA, ZUMBA and Afro-Caribbean

Saturday June 23^rd

10:00AM-2:00PM

MIST Harlem 46 West
116^th Street Studio “A”

Between Malcolm X Boulevard

& 5^th Avenue in New York City

Yoga Class , Zumba Class &

Haitian Dance & Rumba Dance Party

In Advance $12 per Class Guaranteed Admission

$30 for All Three Classes
Advance Sale ends June 16, 2018

Pay by PayPal
Click Donate Button up/on the right

Cash or Checks payable to

Liberata Dance Theatre
This is a Fundraising Event, All Donations are
100% tax deductible

More info at 917 324-9369

Walk In $15 per Class $45 for 3, Limited Space

First Come First Served

LDT's Upcoming Performance

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:58:00 +0000

LDT Performs at Kairo's Café

photo by: C. Stossel

LDT Inc. EVENTS RETROSPECTIVE, 12/14- 1/17

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 23:59:00 +0000

Photo by S. Sherrod 12/28/14

Photo by C. Garcia 12/28/14

KWANZAA Celebration 2014

Photo by C. Garcia 12/28/14

LDT felt honored to have been invited to perform in a Kwanzaa Celebration at the beautiful Community Church in Manhattan (NYC) on December 28, 2014 ( check the meaning of Kwanzaa online, if interested. With the use of three green, three red and one black scarves, Cindy Garcia and Myrena Sint Jago portrayed the seven principles of Kwanzaa through dance and spoken word. The same colors that are being used in the candle ceremony, as part of the Kwanzaa Celebration. The performance consisted of two parts. The first part, as mentioned above, consisted of spoken word and dance while the second part was only a dance celebration and the audience was encouraged to join us. Myrena Sint Jago choreographed the event and Samuel Sherrod filmed the event. Costumes and accessories were a creative idea of the performers themselves.

FEBRUARY 2015

Myrena Sint Jago taught a week long workshop of different dance techniques to the students of the Skol Di Liberata (Liberata Dance School) at the Community Center in Marie Pampoen.

ANNUAL LDT, Inc. SUMMER SOLSTICE FUNDRAISING EVENT

A workshop consisting of 1 hour Hatha Yoga class, 1 hour Zumba class and 1 hour Congolese class, taught by LDT's Artistic Director Myrena Sint Jago, board member Carrie See Yuen and LDT performer Coreen Robledo, aka E'to Sana. This event was held on June 27, 2015. About 20 enthusiastic ladies (some signed up for the 3, others for 1 or 2 parts of the workshops) who participated energetically in this very joyful event, readying us all for the summer months that were upon us.

Photo by S. Sherrod 06/27/16

Photo by S. Sherrod 06/27/15

SUMMER 2015 "FUTURO?? KON PA SIGI?"

Annual theater/dance classes, culminating with an end performance with the students of the Skol di Liberata and some adults at the 'Kura Di Arte', in the historic district of of Pietermaai in Curacao. The performance consisted of a demonstration of a short ballet class taught partly by Myrena Sint Jago ( the barre) and by Helma Bakhuis (the center), continued with a dance/theater piece "FUTURO?? KON PA SIGI?" (FUTURE?? HOW TO CONTINUE?), written and choreographed by Myrena, about the economic situation on the island of Curacao and how the people can perhaps help themselves to improve their situation, instead of blaming the newer immigrants to the island for all ills and standing in the way of progress of the earlier island born inhabitants who are actually immigrants themselves. As most of LDT and LDTCC presentations, it was a combination of dance and dance spoken word. Besides the students, the performers included instructors Helma Bakhuis, Galia Monzon, Rose Sling, Greta Trapenberg and Myrena Sint Jago. The performance was well attended by family and friends. The show was video taped by both Samuel Sherrod and George Curiel, who interviewed Myrena afterwards and aired it during his weekly television program. He also showed part of the performance in this program.

Summer Workshop in Curacao 2015

Myrena was also invited to be part of a team of performing artists of different fields to lead a week long workshop with students 16 to 21 who were attending 'Eligio Martir' school (Curacao) to become among others, Kindergarten teachers, home health aides, doctors' assistants, etc. We each had a group of about 45 students to work with. Myrena divided the students in 6 smaller groups and shared some ideas, suggestions and gave them the opportunity to come up with their own, how they saw their upcoming school year; how they were planning to positively approach their academic school year, each other, the island of Curacao and the world at large. Each group came up with a theme, with each member saying something individually, in groups 2 or more; all connected with movements and at the end a dance combination followed; a combination choreographed by Myrena and the last part by some of the students' combined efforts. The entire school had to perform their work to the rest of the students and the staff. Two teachers and Myrena also joined at the end in the dance. Although the week had its challenges, most students did participate enthusiastically at the end.

DECEMBER 27 2015

Photo by C. Stossel 12/27/15

Photo by C. Stossel

LDT, Inc. second annual invitation to perform in a Kwanzaa Celebration at the community Church on 35 Street. Myrena invited percussionist Joe Barnes to join us for this year's presentation. Cindy Garcia and Myrena Sint Jago added a dance offering fruits from baskets to the audience while dancing through the aisles; another joyful dance as celebrating the last day of Kwanzaa, 'Karamu', feast, banquet. As it is customary for LDT during Kwanzaa celebration, Cindy and Myrena got the audience involved and on their feet dancing with them to the joyful African percussion rhythms. The beautiful skirts we wore we were able to borrow from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. We were very grateful to the Artistic Director, Alberto Lopez, for his cooperation.

Photo by C. Stossel 12/27/15

SUMMER 2016

Annual summer dance classes taught to the students of the Skol Di Liberata at the 'Kura Di Arte'. The last class was a demonstration of what the students have learned throughout the month long workshop. Parents and friends were invited and were encouraged to join a part of the class and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly and showed each other their fancy dance moves. Parents and friends were then treated with a dance combination their children presented for them followed by a Q&A session. Instructors Helma Bakhuis and Galia Monzon were also present and parents asked us some meaningful questions about our classes. They got to hear the importance of dance and movement being not just great for their children's (and actually for everyone's) bodies but for their overall development and well- being, including help them with their academics.

DECEMBER 2016

Photo by C. Stossel 1/1/17

LDT's third annual invitation to perform at the Kwanzaa Celebration at the Community Church in Manhattan (NYC). Myrena invited singer Tina Feaster and percussionist John Amira to join us, Cindy Garcia and her, for this year's presentation. This year was extra special because a wonderful couple, Brian Favors, M.Ed. M.S.Ed and Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq., were invited to explain the meaning of the Kwanzaa principles; to relate them to what people of African descent went through and the importance of looking backwards, 'the Sankofa' bird, researching and studying our cultures and history to be able to move forward.

They also led the candle ceremony with their two children at their sides. Our performance consisted of two parts. In the first part Cindy Garcia and Myrena Sint Jago danced on our own spoken part of the Kwanzaa principles and then on Tina's singing. Our second part was a repetition of our last year's basket dance with offering fruits to the audience; also a celebration dance and an invitation to the audience to join us and show their fancy moves on the percussion rhythms of John Amira. The skirts (with one of them made especially for us) were lent to us again by Mr. Alberto Lopez , the Artistic Director of the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. We were very grateful and touched by Mr. Lopez' graciousness. Our yearly performance is part of an entire program that included different other presentations, including singers, poetry, speeches, a choir among others. The Community Church graciously has invited participants and audiences during the last years we performed there to join their members and share wonderful food and drink.

Photo by C. Stossel 1/1/17

LDT's SUMMER DANCE PARTY ! ! !

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sun, 03 May 2015 19:27:00 +0000

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2015

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

ZUMBA FITNESS

Photo by C. Stossel 7/14

SUMMER DANCE PARTY ! ! !

Includes:

3 DANCE Classes

FUN! FUN! FUN!

1 hour yoga 10-11am

Soothing Mind-Body Connection

1 hour ZUMBA 11-12pm

Hot Party Music Mix

1 hour African 12-1pm

featuring “LIVE DRUMMING”

Remember your yoga mat!

Space is limited. Only advance payment

Guarantees you a dance spot!!!

For more info Contact: Myrena At:

917 324-9369

Also For Info - Carrie See Yuen

646-752-3015

Bridgefield Civic League

3551 Laconia Ave

(bet. E. 211^th & 212^th Sts.)

Bronx, NY 10469

Paid in advance by 6/25/15

$12 per class

$30 for all 3 classes!!!

Cash, Checks, Paypal

Walk-ins $15 per class

$40 for all 3 classes

For ALL skill levels

Sponsored by (Make checks payable to)

Liberata Dance Theatre (LDT)

Use paypal @ LiberataDT.blogspot.com

LDT Retrospective 2012, 2013 and 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:51:00 +0000

July 2012
Four of LDT's members performed at a Family (Sherrod) Reunion at a Hilton Hotel In NYC. The family's story and journey was reflected through dance, song, acting and music to the delight of the family members with some emotional moments in between. See an older blog

July and August 2012
Some LDT members did their annual summer trip to Curacao where they collaborated with some members of LDTCC (Liberata Dance Theatre Curacao Connection Foundation) on a dance/theater workshop that always culminate into a performance. This year Tendayi Kuumba, one of our LDT performers was also invited to join. She was a wonderful asset to the production this summer with her great positive energy and talent both in dance and song. She was also a great assistant with rehearsing some of the dances, choreographic suggestions and taking care of the make-up of the youngsters for the performance.

The title of the show was "KORSOU, NOS KURASON" , written by Myrena Sint Jago, edited, suggestions and directed given by Laura Quast; co-directed by Rudsel D'Antonia. The story described two children from West Africa, Kuria and Kurio, having their great wish achieved in a dream. Their wish of visiting the island their grandmother has told them about over and over again. The island she heard about also from her grandparents; a place their ancestors were taken to: Curazao, Kurason, Korsou, Heart. Kuria and Kurio loved that the meaning of the island has to do with heart. In their dream they experienced many adventures once they got to the island, many pleasant, some unpleasant ones to their great surprise. They expected an island with such a beautiful name things that things would go smoother, a heart to beat as one. they encounter many quarrels among its people, beautiful people of different nationalities, problems, fights among the different political parties, but at the end.........some wonderful, positive things and outcomes; ultimately realizing we are all one, a heart beating as ONE. With Tendayi Kuumba as our guest performer, the show went well and was very well received and the audience appeared to have enjoyed it, relating to many issues brought up in this multi-discipline (dance, spoken word, poetry and song) piece. We performed on the stage of K-Center.

Myrena was also invited to work for one week at a Youth Summer Festival at the Tentashon Theater, where she choreographed for youngsters ages 10 to 18, culminating in a performance. The youngsters got a chance to work with professionals in the field of song, theater and dance and the performance was a combination of the 3 arts disciplines and the youngsters got the freedom to help put the production together.

Myrena was also asked to choreograph for a local dance group where poetry was also used. Tendayi Kuumba assisted her in this process.

September 2012
Myrena Sint Jago was asked to collaborate on the "Resilient Soul" program. "This production used a series of dance suites to explore what it means for a soul to function in this physical world and the transformational power of art in all its forms". Tendayi Kuumba, Nykie Gibbes and Myrena Sint Jago performed a piece that reflected the connection of the ancestral breath, spirit that is "present in everything and everywhere", and that we need to listen for guidance, a multi-discipline piece performed at the Joria Theatre in NYC (ADD PICTURES CORNEL)

February 2013
For the Black History Month Celebration LDT was invited to perform at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Together with Coreen Robledo, aka Eto T'sana, Myrena performed 3 dances where a group of 5th and 6th graders were taught different steps and invited to come on stage at certain moments. It was like a lecture-demonstration, teaching, demonstrating different African and Afro-Caribbean dances, music, song and musical instruments and traditions, from the Diaspora. The children participated enthusiastically and seemed to have had a great time. There were two other artists involved in this production and the performance took place in the Auditorium of the NY Botanical Garden.

June 2013
LDT held a 3 hourYoga/Dance Seminar as a fundraising event. Myrena taught a Hatha Yoga class, Carrie See Yuen, a Zumba and Coreen Robledo a Congolese dance class. We received good feedback and the bodies, minds, hearts and spirits of the participants were relaxed with wonderful energy ready for the summer.

July/August 2013
Annual Summer Dance/Theater Workshop in Curacao. This year we were invited to perform as part of the Day of the Struggle for Freedom, "Dia di Lucha pa Libertat, August 17, 1795, the day the biggest slave rebellion started in Curacao. We performed in the open air at the Museo Tula, the name of one of the leaders of that rebellion. The piece was called 'Vlam di Libertat', Flame of Liberty. In the tradition of LDT and LDTCC it was a multi-discipline work. Myrena performed a solo, choreo-poem with Roselyn Jessurun, the writer of the poem 'Bo No Konosemi Mas', 'You do not know me any longer'

November 2013
Preliminary discussions and rehearsals started for our March 2014 upcoming performance that was funded by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities.

March 2014
A combination of the Black and Women's History Months Celebration at the Goddard Riverside Side Center, as part of the Afro-Roots Tuesday evenings Performance Series. There was a great turnout for a weekday evening performance and the audience got enthusiastically involved when asking to participate at the end gave us a warm applause. Again in the LDT tradition it was a multi-discipline performance, including dance, acting, songs and live music. Wonderful musical and directorial suggestions given by Fred Johnson, a very talented singer, musician, eclectic performer.

Photo by C. Stossel 4/14

June 2014
LDT's second annual Yoga/Dance Seminar held again at the Pearl Studio in NYC. We had the same instructors as last year and some new participants.

July 2014
HAI (Healing Arts Initiative) organization invited LDT to perform at the Chelsea Children's Center, Myrena and two other performers, Cindy and Mekha and also two wonderful musicians gave the children and their teachers and other staff members a fun-filled morning of entertaining, educational and interaction. The children and the staff appeared delighted and participated fully.

Photo by C. Stossel 7/14

At a Family (Sherrod) Reunion in Orlando (Florida), Myrena collaborated and choreographed, performed on a poem depicting family ties, bonds and love. Different generations participated.

July/August 2014
This summer Myrena wrote a piece honoring the historic treasures of the 'Museo Kas di Pal'i Maishi' , Museum of Corn Stalk had to offer and the performance was part of a presentation by different groups, speakers, rituals, etc. Our performance included 2 dances and a poem and a song by one of the youngsters. The event was well attended and our presentation was also very well received.

December 2014
LDT was invited to perform at a Kwanzaa Celebration at the Community Church of New York
Unitarian Universalist in NYC. Together with one of LDT's performers, Cindy Garcia, we reflected in our piece the seven principles of Kwanzaa, through dance and poetry and the use of material signifying the colors of this event also; plus reminding the audience of the meaning of the seven principles for black people in the US; great principles everyone can honor and live by Great stage, great acoustics and a wonderful, positive audience with great feedback.

All the pieces mentioned above were written and choreographed and some were directed by Myrena Sint Jago

LDTCC launches a new program in Curacao, Skol Di Liberata

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:26:00 +0000

Skol Di Liberata

also known as

Liberata School Of Dance And Theatre Arts (L.S.o.d.a.t.a.)

has begun classes and is well received in the Community of
Marie Pampoen Curacao.

see more at www.facebook.com/SkolDiLiberata

Reminder: LDT Dance Seminar 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:15:00 +0000

Reminder

Liberata Dance Theatre

presents

TREAT YOURSELF

"GET SUMMER READY"

"GET IT RIGHT, GET IT TIGHT"

Dance Seminar 2014

For All Skill Levels

Saturday June 21^st

1:00-4:00PM

Pearl Studios 500 8^th Ave. 12^th Floor Studio 1212

Between 35^th and 36^th Streets in New York City

Back to Back Workshops

1. Yoga ClassInstructed by Myrena Sint Jago

2. Zumba Class Instructed by Carrie With Hot Zumba Music Mix

3. Congolese Dance Instructed by Eto’o Tsana

With Live Drumming

Pay by PayPal www.liberatadt.blogspot.com Cash or Checks payable to Liberata Dance Theatre,

More info at 917 324-9369

Walk In $15 per Class $40 for 3, Limited Space First Come First Served

LDT SUMMER DANCE SEMINAR 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Tue, 20 May 2014 14:09:00 +0000

Liberata Dance Theatre presents TREAT YOURSELF "GET SUMMER READY"

CONGOLESE!

ZUMBA!

YOGA!

"GET IT RIGHT, GET IT TIGHT"

Dance Seminar 2014

For All Skill Levels

Saturday June 21^st

1:00-4:00PM

Pearl Studios 500 8^th Ave. 12^th Floor Studio 1212

Between 35^th and 36^th Streets in New York City

Back to Back Workshops

1. Yoga ClassInstructed by Myrena Sint Jago

2. Zumba Class Instructed by Carrie

With Hot Zumba Music Mix

3. Congolese Dance Instructed by Eto’o Tsana

With Live Drumming

In Advance $12 per Class Guaranteed Admission

$30 for All Three Classes, Advance

Sale ends June 16, 2014

Pay by PayPal www.liberatadt.blogspot.com Cash or Checks payable to Liberata Dance Theatre,

More info at 917 324-9369

Walk In $15 per Class $40 for 3, Limited Space First Come First Served

LDT, Inc. Presents A Black History/Women's History Celebration March 11, 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 22:14:00 +0000

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US
curaterra@aol.com

917 324-9369

THIS EVENT IS FUNDED BY:

New York Council for the Humanities

LDT's Summer Dance Seminar 2013 a huge success!

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:33:00 +0000

Myrena Sint Jago, Artistic Director of LDT Leads the Yoga Class

Genevieve Coffie, International Advisor from Germany & Curacao is in all white, just to the left rear of Myrena

On Saturday June 22nd from 1:00-4:00PM Back to Back Workshops: Yoga, Zumba and Congolese Dance Classes were presented for the general public. This was a fundraising event that will continue as a seasonal offering to the New York City community. We will keep you all posted for our next event in the Fall at Pearl Studios 500 Eigth Avenue between 35th and 36th Streets in Manhattan.

Carrie See Yuen, LDT Board of Directors leads Zumba Class

Carrie See Yuen, a member of the Board of Directors of LDT has been with the company for over eight (8) years.

Carrie is pictured here to the right with hot pink top and African print capri pants. Carrie has performed with LDT, is our go to person for Mistress of Ceremonies, she also is our Volunteer Coordinator and she would not admit this but, Carrie is our acting chair of the board as she conducts the meetings with prescision.

Carrie of LDT and her Goddaughter up front during Zumba Class

This Fundraiser was planned during LDT's spring board meeting, at which time all board members, friends and volunteers made an extra effort to contribute, culminating in a very productive result. The plans and preparation paid off and this event was a huge success, bringing our community of supporters together and raising much needed funds for future events and performances for the remainder of this year and 2014. We have received a favorable response from the NYC Council for the Humanities and funding seems to be on the horizon for LDT as well.

Coreen Robledo, also known as Eto'o Tsana has performed for LDT for several years and is on the International Advisory Board as a New York Member.

Coreen, (Eto'o Tsana) is pictured here leading the Congolese Dance Class.

Other board members were present and some participated. Carolyn Edwards is just behind Coreen in this picture. Board members honored their fiduciary responsiblity to LDT and made on the spot donations above and beyond the price of admission. Rhina Cuevas one of our newest board members was also briefly present to make a generous donation as well.

The Congolese Dance Class featured live Dummers: including Isaac Katalay from the Congo who has his own band and performed that evening at Le Poisson Rouge. Myrena Sint Jago, President/Artistic Director; Samuel Sherrod, Secretary/Treasurer and Genevieve Coffie, LDT International Advisor from Germany and Curacao were in attendence.

Carl E. Reid, LDT International Advisory Board Member, of New York, has served as a Director for over five (5) years and is pictured here to the left holding his well deserved Five Year Service Award. This was awarded to him over two (2) years ago, as he is so busy with other commitments including serving as the C.F.O. of Empowering Today's Professionals ETP, he was not available to receive it in person until now. Carl is also a business coach, has his own blog Savvy Intraprenuer and was present to support and serve as a blogger for this event which included, taking pictures, video and sending out tweets.
To follow along go to: http://twitter.com/LiberataDT
to get regular Twitter updates [app every 15-20 minutes].

Carl was one of our very first Board Members back in 12/05.

This event was a huge success, we are very grateful to all who were supportive.

LDT's Summer Dance Seminar 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:09:00 +0000

Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc.

Presents

Treat Yourself

Get Summer Ready!

"Get it Right, Get it Tight"

Saturday June 22^nd 1:00-4:00PM

Pearl Studios

500 8^th Avenue

12th Floor Room #1212

Between 35^th and 36^th Streets in New York City

Back to Back Workshops

1. Yoga Class Instructed by Myrena Sint Jago

2. Zumba Class Instructed by Carrie & Carolyn

With Hot Zumba Music Mix

3. Congolese Dance Instructed by Eto’o Tsana

With Live Drumming

In Advance $12 per Class

Guaranteed Admission

$30 for All Three Classes,

Advance Sale ends June 15, 2013

Pay by PayPal LiberataDT.org

Cash or Checks payable to

Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc.

More info at 917 324-9369

Walk In $15 per Class $40 for 3,

Limited Space First Come First Served

LDT presents "TO THE SHERROD FAMILY WITH LOVE"

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:44:00 +0000

On Saturday, July 14, 2012, some members of LDT, including Ron Bruce, Nykie Gibbs, Tendayi Kuumba, Coreen Robledo and Myrena Sint Jago, honored the Sherrod family. The occasion was their Family Reunion Banquet that was held at the New York Hilton East Hotel. With information collected from some of its members, Myrena Sint Jago wrote and choreographed a multi-disciplinary piece, titled "TO THE SHERROD FAMILY WITH LOVE".

The piece included dance, spoken work, song, homage, music and beautiful colorful costumes that portrayed the family history originated in Belglade (Florida) with its deeper roots from some West-African culture. Lots of laughter, applause and a few tears were shed followed by a wonderful dinner with great family bonding.

The performance was well received by the family and everyone was very touched by the presentation and seeing their family's history unfold in front of them. Some of the comments they shared were the following:

In July of 2012 I had the great pleasure of experiencing a live performance by Liberata Dance Theatre during my family reunion that was hosted in NYC. The performance was special and not just because the movement was well executed, the energy was high and it was professional. The performance was really special for me because it captured and expressed the essence of my family's history and truly inspired me to more fully appreciate my rich ancestry and press forward in the greatness in my blood. Thank you LDT.

Wanda Sherrod

It was very enjoyable and a spiritual experience. Thank you LDT,

Bashan Knocknee (niece)

Thank you SO MUCH for showing the richness of our family's history.

The Sherrod family

Resilient Soul: LDT Collaborates with Other Companies and Dancers in a Unique Performance!

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:25:00 +0000

LDTCC FILMING IN BANDA BAO (CURACAO)

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:33:00 +0000

Some wonderful pictures shared of students (ages 8 to 13) of the Liberata Dance Theatre Curacao Connection Foundation (LDTCC), LDT's daughter company in Curacao. The piece included dancing, singing and acting about the beauty of Curacao and the importance of caring for nature in general. The filming was done recently on Saturday, June 30, 2012 on different locations in Banda Bao. One of the pictures, in the dramatic white costume is the very dynamic President of LDTCC, Greta Trapenberg, also a great actress and a performer during our Annual Summer Dance/Theater performances. Rudsel D'Antonia, the teacher and choreographer of this project, can also be seen in a yellow shirt on another picture. Rudsel and Lila Leito teach weekly classes to the students of LDTCC and both also perform in our Annual Summer Dance/Theater shows. Lila is also a very active LDTCC boardmember.

2nd Dance Fundraiser for Congo

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:19:00 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen if you attended the 1st dance fundraiser to aid the victims of the Sunday March 4, 2012 arms depot explosion in Congo Brazzaville then you will enjoy the 2nd on: Saturday July 7, 2012.

Saturday July 7, 2012

time: 12:00- 2:00pm

Where: Mark Morris Dance Group 3 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217
featuring: Adia Whitaker teaching Afro Haitian & Eto’o Tsana teaching Congolese dance.

Price $20

Come and dance for health, hope, love, life, humanity, and fun

If you can not attend do feel free to donate @ http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?badgeId=115385 or just use the Network for Good donate button on the upper right side of this site.

LDT Performer/Adviser Coreen Robledo organizes Dance Workshop in Benefit of Congo

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:59:00 +0000

Dance Workshop in Benefit of Congo Brazzaville w/ Guest Teachers

When: Saturday May 5, 2012

From: 10:00 - 1:30pm

Where: Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance

558 Fulton Street 2nd floor

Brooklyn, NY 11217

Price: $ 30

(light snack after class)

The situation:

On Sunday March 4, 2012 homes and buildings collapsed and flattened in the capital of the Republic of Congo after an arms depot exploded due to a short-circuit which ignited a fire, the second since 2009, killed at least 300 people, injured around 1,500, and left 12,000 homeless. Many people were entombed and crushed under the rubble. The shock waves were so devastating that it ruptured windows in the neighboring capital of Kinshasa, which is separated from Brazzaville by the 3-mile-wide (4.8-kilometer-wide) Congo River. Now month’s later Ground zero is still filled with twisted metal, broken bricks, disfigured homes; and the Congolese people are filled with disappointment, anger, and despair. The people from Mpila are homeless with nowhere to go, and are malnourished. Congo is in need of our help.

Liberata Dance Theatre Inc. in association with The UCRC, United Communities for the Republic of Congo is a network of artist, teachers, friends, family, and community established to raise financial aid for the people devastated by the recent tragedy in The Republic of Congo. We aim to build awareness, and assist in the efforts to supply food, water, medical supplies, and any assistance that can be given to families who are now homeless. As a united family we are coming together from different regions of the US (East, West, North, and South) to devise a special fund-raiser that will not only benefit those in Congo Brazzaville, but build stronger alliances with the communities that already exist. A picture is worth a thousand words, but the mere comprehension of what HAS happened and what IS to come is unimaginable. TOGETHER! UNITED! WE CAN!

If you would like to contribute, like to attend, or have inquiries please contact:

Eto'o Tsana Email: congo_dancer@yahoo.com

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Greta Trapenberg, LDTCC's President Visits New York City

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:28:00 +0000

Greta at Streetcar Named Desire.

Greta Trapenberg, The President of the Liberata Dance Theatre Curacao Connection Foundation (LDTCC) visited New York City from 4/6 to 4/16/12. Besides enjoying the city’s many beautiful sights and cultural events, tentative plans were made to get LDT and LTDCC together during the summer of 2013, to celebrate LDTCC’S five year anniversary in Curacao. The plan is for the two groups to exchange ideas, conduct workshops and to perform in Curacao and hopefully in Aruba and Bonaire, to start with.

Greta and Myrena Sint Jago on Broadway New York City.

Sam Sherrod and Greta following Play "A Streetcar Named Desire"

LDT's 5 Year Celebration Testimonials

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:36:00 +0000

LDT’S Five Year Celebration Testimonials (12/2 and 12/3/11)

It was an upbeat performance from the beginning to end – great music, brilliant acting and superb dancing. My daughter and I enjoyed. The entire cast’s energy was electric – you could feel it. Myrena Sint Jago, the lead performer in the show, did a fabulous job directing and choreographing it. If you didn’t see,

YOU MISSED A GREAT SHOW Ahmat Jallo (Actor)

Hi LDT,

I wanted to congratulate you both on a beautiful job well done; you are really "telling the story". I was very happy I went (Myrena, I was thrilled to see you dance again and was telling Francois about your incredible energy; GOD bless.) I had to run to meet Francois so wasn't able to stay after the performance, but wanted to thank you for sharing with me.

Rhina Cuevas (Musician; music Therapist and Assistant Principal)

The Liberata 5-year concert was a joyous celebration of life and art; a true example of spoken word history, or herstory.
Julia Campanelli (Actress)

The show of Liberata seen on December 3rd was fantastic. My family and I enjoyed every minute of it. It went from the soulful international music to the favorite classical music of our time. Watching the play myself it reminded me of my past struggles and how I overcame them. In addition, I saw that my son enjoyed the play too, so maybe not only is this play for adults it may appeal to teenagers too. When I read about the actors’ biographies I am happy to see that my country was represented in the play. I would recommend this play to everyone because they should have the same great experience that I did.

Joyce Wynaar

I enjoyed the most recent performance of the Liberata DanceTheatre Company immensely. Myrena has come into her own with her unique and exciting choreography. Her works are not only exciting but also educational as she strives to enhance awareness of importance of social issues. The dancers and musicians were also outstanding. My only lament is that her work is not reaching a larger audience.
Rose Crayton (Educator; Social Activist)

The performers are Tina Feaster,Tomoko Fujimoto, Nykie Gibbs, Gabrielle Hoffman, Tendaye Kuumba and Myrena Sint Jago; musician, Ron M'c Bee. and photographers C. Stossel (First 3 Photos) and T. Sweeney. (2 Photos immediately above).

Celebrating LDT's Five Year Journey

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:25:00 +0000

*Celebrating L.D.T.'s Five Year Journey
2006 to 2011
Hosted by: Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc.
at
Joria Main Stage Theater
3rd Floor
260 West 36th Street
Between 7th and 8th Avenues
Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

December 2nd, and 3rd, 2011
Friday and Saturday evenings 8:00PM
Tickets $25 Donation 100% Tax deductible.

For ticket information or
Also to post an Ad in our program
contact: Samuel Sherrod

At: 212 971-6054 or 917 692-5492
Email: curaterra@aol.com
Web: www.LiberataDT.org

*This is a Fundraising Event that will include Video Projections,
Live Performances and Refreshments.

The Curacao Tourist Board Honors Prime Minister Gerrit F. Schotte in New York City

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:02:00 +0000

The Curacao Tourist Board in America honored Curacao's first Prime Minister Gerrit F. Schotte on Friday, September 23, 2011, in New York City at Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park South. Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc. was invited by Andre Rojer, Director of the Curacao Tourist Board in the U.S.A. Myrena Sint Jago, President/Artistic Director of LDT. Inc. is pictured left with Prime Minister Schotte.

The picture directly below, taken with Prime Minister Schotte, is of all those present who are from Curacao currently living and working in the surrounding areas of New York City. Myrena is pictured in the fore ground on the right with Eliane Emmanuel of the Aruban Antillean Cultural Affairs Association.

Also present were Arthur Kibbelaar, Consul for Press and Cultural Affairs, Kingdom of the Netherlands, pictured with Myrena below left; and Jacqueline Kolmes, Cruises Inc. pictured right with Samuel Sherrod, Secretary/Treasurer LDT, Inc. Jacqueline is one of Myrena's dance acquaintances from years ago and now operates her own travel business in New York City.

Pais Kòrsou, nos ta stimé?

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:43:00 +0000

Myrena Sint Jago, Artistic Director of Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc. recently got her poetry in the local newspapers in Curacao. If you can read Papiamentu/Dutch or would just like to see the article go to http://www.amigoe.com/ which is one of the newspapers carrying this article, look at Ingezonden and then find the article on the right side "Pais Korsou, nos ta stime?

This article and poem describes the issues related to the cleanliness or lack there of on the Public beaches and recreation areas in Curacao. The litter has become unbearable and there does not seem to be a system of maintaining a way of keeping it clean. The people cannot depend on the businesses, or sanitation departments to help, the only thing remaining to do is to change the culture and habits of the people to refrain from leaving their garbage behind, because that is where it will remain for weeks and months.

This is an example of the power of art to bring about change in the family, community and country. Art, when presented in a meaningful and thoughtful manner can be a political tool to encourage change throughout the world. In this case Myrena Sint Jago follows in the steps of the Poet Elis Juliana and many others from Curacao who inspired cultural enrichment via creativity.

(The updated drawing above is for a portrait painting of Myrena Sint Jago, a work in progress by Samuel Sherrod)

LDTCC's Summer 2011 Workshop Performance at Curacao's K - Center

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:13:00 +0000

Obra: “Konekshon 24/7, Di Bèrdè?”

di L.D.T.C.C.

ta presentá Un Anochi di baile, poesia, drama, músika i kanto

Luga: K - Center

Fecha: ougùstùs 21, 2011

Ora: 6:00p.m.

Entrada: fl. 15 pa adulto i fl. 5 pa muchanan te ku 12 aña

Pa Karchi por yama: 522-0125 & 465-8483,

tambe na porta

Fundraising

Liberata Dance Theatre Curacao Connection Foundation

LDT Curacao Connection President Recieves Teamwork Award July 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Liberata Dance Theatre) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:02:00 +0000

Greta Trapenberg, President LDTCC received a well deserved award at our board meeting on July 19, 2011 in Curacao. Members present were Boi Strickx, Treasurer; Norma Cova, Secretary; Lila Leito, Vivian Ersilia, Evy Nicolaas, Genevieve Coffie from Germany was also present along with Samuel Sherrod and Myrena Sint Jago from New York City. The board members in Curacao have been hard at work having fundraisers like: two (2) years ago they raised funds raffling off a Blackberry; This past year they increased LDTCC's bank account by having a raffle for a Hyatt Hotel Weekend Stay with Breakfast included. Other board members received small tokens of appreciation with the Teamwork theme in the form of mouse pads and pencil holders.

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LDT's "Season of Inner Lights" 12/18/18 8:00PM

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Carl E. Reid of LDT's Advisory Board Runs for LDT

LDT's Upcoming Fundraising Event

LDT's Upcoming Performance

LDT Inc. EVENTS RETROSPECTIVE, 12/14- 1/17

LDT's SUMMER DANCE PARTY ! ! !

LDT Retrospective 2012, 2013 and 2014

LDTCC launches a new program in Curacao, Skol Di Liberata

Skol Di Liberata

Liberata School Of Dance And Theatre Arts (L.S.o.d.a.t.a.)

see more at www.facebook.com/SkolDiLiberata

Reminder: LDT Dance Seminar 2014

LDT SUMMER DANCE SEMINAR 2014

"GET IT RIGHT, GET IT TIGHT"

LDT, Inc. Presents A Black History/Women's History Celebration March 11, 2014

917 324-9369

THIS EVENT IS FUNDED BY:

New York Council for the Humanities

LDT's Summer Dance Seminar 2013 a huge success!

﻿﻿﻿ Myrena Sint Jago, Artistic Director of LDT Leads the Yoga Class Genevieve Coffie, International Advisor from Germany & Curacao is in all white, just to the left rear of Myrena

Myrena Sint Jago, Artistic Director of LDT Leads the Yoga Class

Genevieve Coffie, International Advisor from Germany & Curacao is in all white, just to the left rear of Myrena

LDT's Summer Dance Seminar 2013

Presents

Treat Yourself

Get Summer Ready!

"Get it Right, Get it Tight"

Saturday June 22nd 1:00-4:00PM Pearl Studios 500 8th Avenue

12th Floor Room #1212

LDT presents "TO THE SHERROD FAMILY WITH LOVE"

Resilient Soul: LDT Collaborates with Other Companies and Dancers in a Unique Performance!

LDTCC FILMING IN BANDA BAO (CURACAO)

2nd Dance Fundraiser for Congo

LDT Performer/Adviser Coreen Robledo organizes Dance Workshop in Benefit of Congo

Greta Trapenberg, LDTCC's President Visits New York City

LDT's 5 Year Celebration Testimonials

Celebrating LDT's Five Year Journey

The Curacao Tourist Board Honors Prime Minister Gerrit F. Schotte in New York City

Pais Kòrsou, nos ta stimé?

LDTCC's Summer 2011 Workshop Performance at Curacao's K - Center

LDT Curacao Connection President Recieves Teamwork Award July 2011

Myrena Sint Jago, Artistic Director of LDT Leads the Yoga Class

Genevieve Coffie, International Advisor from Germany & Curacao is in all white, just to the left rear of Myrena

Saturday June 22^nd 1:00-4:00PM

Pearl Studios

500 8^th Avenue