October 6, 2008

LDT INC. PERFORMS at THE JORIA 11/21 & 11/22





“Reclaiming History Reinvigorating Life”

Presents


“PAPIAMENTU”
A dance/drama of pain, adaptation, survival, triumph, and healing
"This project is made possible in part with public funds from The Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and administered by The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council."

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21st, 2008 8:00PM

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2008 8:00PM

Written & Choreographed by MYRENA SINT JAGO; Directed by WARD NIXON

Featuring:
Jennifer Augusto, Deborah Austin, Cecilia Daninthe, Ahmat Jallo, YaYa Kamate,
Ron McBee, Kimberlee Monroe and Coreen Robledo

At JORIA THEATER MAIN STAGE 3rd FLOOR
260 West 36th Street NEW YORK CITY
BETWEEN 7th AND 8th AVENUES


REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

For more information and tickets

CONTACT: SAM SHERROD
Toll free: 866-249-2437 or 212-971-6054
Or Pay by PayPal
Use Button Above to the right



Donation $20 Advance Sales $25 At The Door



Limited Street Parking with Several Garages in Area

May 3, 2008

How Can I Support Liberata Dance Theatre?

The answer is for you to only support an organization that empowers you to help yourself, your career, your business, your family, your friends or your business associates. It's what we call "reciprocal networking" or making deposits into the "good will bank".

Liberata Dance Theatre and its international board members appreciate all your support. Being a performer, coming to our events, being a volunteer, making donations or just referring other people to our web site are all ways we sincerely appreciate your support.

One of the ways we reciprocate our appreciation for your support is through our Liberata Dance Theatre Social Network you are welcome to join. It's free to join and provides a friendly platform for you to meet other Liberata supporters to exchange ideas and resources.

By joining our social network you are provided with your own personal page, which becomes your "virtual home". You can customize your page with different templates. Write about what is happening in your life on your personal page. You can connect with other members or participate in discussion forums. You can upload photos, videos or pictures about your interests or events.

The Liberata Dance Theatre Social Network is a combination of Youtube, LinkedIn, MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo/MSN groups, Flikr and blogs wrapped into an excellent interactive place to hang out. You can post career or business opportunities in the forums. Let other members know about organizations or events you are involved in. Get leads on grant funding opportunities for your organization.

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April 14, 2008

Liberata Dance Theatre Invited to Breakfast at Gracie Mansion

On Friday April 11th 2008 The Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg hosted a Breakfast at Gracie Mansion and Photo Op with the mayor for the Partners of this years Immigrant Heritage Week beginning today, Monday April 14th and running through Sunday April 20th. The photo left shows Myrena Sint Jago, LDT President and Artistic Director with Guillermo Linares, Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs. The Photo below is of Samuel Sherrod, Secretary and Treasurer of LDT Inc at the event.



Liberata Dance Theatre is having two (2) performances Saturday April 19th 7:30PM and Sunday April 20th a Mantinee at 2:00PM, Both performances will be followed by a panel Including representatives from The Antillean Aruban Cultural Affairs Association and Banana Boat Productions with Q&A. Refreshments will be served featuring wholesome brownies prepared by Danielle DePasquale, wine and cheese plus soft drinks. There will be an opportunity for networking as well, the space was donated by local 1199 thanks to Maria Sanchez-Martinez. We look forward to seeing all of our board members, friends and supporters. More details on Immigrant Heritage Week..

April 7, 2008

Global News From Liberata Dance Theatre Board Members', Board of Advisors' & Supporter Countries

Liberata Dance Theatre is getting ready for "Immigrant Heritage Week" taking place this month in New York City. As we prepare, we wanted to take a minute to say thank you to all our members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Entertainers, Supporters and Contributors. We sincerely appreciate each of you selflessly giving of your time, skills, contributions and donations.

To say Thank You we have added a new function to our web site, as tribute to each of you. Our Global News Section (on the right) provides each contributing member up to the minute news snippets to see what is happening in each other's part of the world. Just click on a country to view the latest news for that geographical location. Each listed country represents our supporting board members and advisors around the world.

March 14, 2008

Liberata Dance Theatre Performs in New York City's Celebration of 5th Annual Immigrant Heritage Week April 14-20, 2008

Immigrant Heritage Week is a city-wide celebration that honors the experiences and contributions of immigrants in New York City. Established by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2004 and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Immigrant Heritage Week is a rich collection of free or low-cost programs that build cross-cultural understanding between diverse New Yorkers.


“Reclaiming History Reinvigorating Life”

Presents


“PAPIAMENTU”
A dance/drama of pain, adaptation, survival, triumph, and healing


SATURDAY APRIL 19TH, 2008 7:30-9:00PM

SUNDAY MATINEE APRIL 20TH, 2:00-3:30PM

Written & Choreographed by Myrena Sint Jago; Directed by Ward Nixon

At Local 1199’s Staff Lounge 9th Floor
330 West 42nd Street NEW YORK CITY BETWEEN 8th AND 9th AVENUES


REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

For more information and tickets

CONTACT: SAM SHERROD
Toll free: 866-249-2437 or 212-971-6054



Adults $10 Donation
Local 1199 ½ Price, Children Free

February 22, 2008

"MUHE"

Liberata Dance Theatre presents “MUHE” In accordance with International Women’s History Month. We honor women from around the world Saturday March 15, 2008 8:00PM located at PEARL STUDIOS 500 8TH AVENUE 4th Floor Between 35th and 36th Streets New York City, Donation: $15. Please hold this date and also look for our "IMMIGRATION WEEK" Performances April 18th, 19th and 20th The venue is to be announced. Please check our website upcoming events for more information or contact Sam Sherrod 212 971-6054, Toll Free: 866 249-2437 or email: curaterra@aol.com.

January 9, 2008

January is National Mentoring Month

We came across an interesting article published by Liberata Dance Theatre Board of Advisor and CEO of iPower Global Solutions, Phyllis Shelton. In the United States, January is celebrated as "National Mentoring Month", along with Martin Luther King day. To the right you can view an excellent video created by Mentoring.org.

Celebrate National Mentoring Month (January 2008)

This month-long outreach campaign focuses national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us—individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits—can work together to increase the number of mentors and assure brighter futures for our young people. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship . . . Read more

January 3, 2008

Liberata Dance Theatre 2007 Retrospective


On this last day of 2007, it is a great day to reflect on the wonderful opportunities and blessings bestowed upon our company. In February the artistic Director, Myrena Sint Jago, had a wonderful opportunity to work with a few very dedicated and talented youngsters in the Gambia (West Africa) on a project that relates to an issue that is affecting some African countries.





The arrangements for rehearsals were made with the youngsters who also came prepared to work knowing their lines and ready to dance. The musicians were also excellent.



In October we had our annual benefit fundraiser/performance at the 1199 Union Mc Graw-Hill building in Manhattan. The program consisted of a performance by some of the members of LDT, wine/cheese and networking. See LTD's Fundraising Event article dated Nov.1,2007 for more information and photos. The audience was also able to enjoy visual images of the beginning stages of the company before it became incorporated with performances both in New York City as well as in the Caribbean and Europe; plus the images of classes, workshop/performances in the above mentioned places.


A highlight were the two summer months, July and August spent on the islands of Curacao by Myrena Sint Jago and Samuel Sherrod, her husband and the Secretary of LDT. The following describes some of the activities that took place:
Ms. Sint Jago taught a dance/theater workshop to a multigenerational group, ages 14 to 60 that culminated into a performance on August 27 in the Sentro Kultural Korsou, SKK. (The Cultural Centrum Curacao). The Board of SKK and LDT held some productive meetings and both parties are looking forward to future collaborations in terms of workshops and performances inside the center, the patio and the garden.


Two other centers donated their spaces for rehearsals, both the Buurt Centrum Koraal Specht (Neighborhood Center Koraal Specht for the second consecutive year) and Kas Di Kultura (Home of Culture); actions very much appreciated by LDT.



Three very productive meetings were also held with the LDT advisers in Curacao and the highlight was the decision to formalize the company in Curacao, naming it Liberata Dance Theatre Curacao (or Caribbean) Connection (LDTCC). The principal members were nominated, among them Greta Trapenberg, as the President. She brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned actress and a recently retired primary school Principal with different contacts both in the theater world and the general public that could help LDT with its mission.

Another contact was the Principal of the International High school Curacao, Mr. Sever who also allowed a group of his students to perform in one of LDT's projects; one that deals with the condition of Mother Earth. In this piece the youngsters in a variety of languages voiced their opinions regarding our responsibility for the survival of our planet.


One of our advisors, Jeanne Henriquez brought Ms. Sint Jago in contact with two elders who gave their consent to be video taped for an upcoming project of LDT. They also are willing to perform in future pieces. Ms. Henriquez, a Director of the "Museo Tula" (Tula Museum), also discussed the possibility of LDT performing at her institution.






On the island of Bonaire other opportunities were presented in the form of meetings with two people who are active in the artistic scene; in the community itself and with some local artists.

Like Henk Roozedaal who lives in Bonaire and painted this painting entitled "Zen and the art of snorkeling" 4ft X 4ft Acrylic on marine plywood which is on display in New York at our corporate suite on 34th Street and is for sale by the artist with a portion of the proceeds offered as a donation to Liberata Dance Theatre by the artist. All by all it was a very worthwhile summer with great potentials for LDT, Inc.