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

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

 

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"

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