"Despite US Economy Dance Theatre Company Provides Inexpensive Entertainment"

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 21, 2008 -
Cultural diversity, global economic woes, wars, ecological conservation and social prejudice are concerns shared by all countries. To compound world events, recent events on Wall Street created a domino affect in the global financial markets, which required the U.S. government to intervene with a $700 Billion bail out package.  The immediate result is U.S. consumers cutting back on spending for the upcoming holidays.  Despite the economic uncertainty, Liberata Dance Theatre provides a calming perspective with its productions that provide an inexpensive opportunity for everyone to enjoy dance and theater.

Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Myrena Sint-Jago says "I use my passion for dance and the spoken word to present works that affect all of us. Our performances transcend this at the social, environmental and global levels. Liberata performances are presented in the hope of people becoming more conscious and coming together to create a healthier world for all of us."

"During April 2008 Liberata Dance Theatre (LDT) participated in Immigrant Heritage Week and performed “Papieamentu” for two evenings that were very well attended.  We reached a diverse audience from different cultures and since received a grant from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council which (we are proud to say) partially funds the upcoming performances in November 2008." said Samuel Sherrod, Secretary/Treasurer of LDT.

People who previously attended the performance of “PAPIAMENTU” always leave with a different perspective on the world around them.  "You had me dancing throughout the show. I truly enjoyed “Papiamentu”. In Puerto Rico we went through some similar issues. My students also had a good time." stated Luis Caballero, Director, theatre professor City College, New York. "I feel so privileged for having attended your dance presentation entitled: ”Papiamentu”. It reminded me of the richness in natural resources, the climate, and the strength of the people of Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and St. Maarten. The presentation stirred feelings of victory in me regarding my native tongue Papiamentu." said Eliane Emmanuel, School teacher Dept. Ed (NYC).

A dance drama of pain, adaptation, survival, triumph, and healing the Liberata Dance Theatre performers make “PAPIAMENTU” a high impact life experience. Written & Choreographed by Myrena Sint Jago and directed by Ward Nixon “PAPIAMENTU” is sure to be worth the $25 donation. "The performance of Papiamentu was so touching. Thank you SO much for sharing a part of your culture." said Jennifer Crumpley, Clinical Social Worker.

Myrena Sint Jago and Samuel Sherrod founded Liberata Dance Theatre in memory of Myrena’s late mother whose second name is Liberata.  She was born on August 17, exactly two hundred years after the biggest slave rebellion in Curaçao.  She passed one day before the leaders of that rebellion were forced to the spirit world.  "Liberata" stands for freedom, liberation, the one that is FREE.

About Liberata Dance Theatre
Liberata Dance Theatre Inc. (LDT) officially began in October 2003 and received its not for profit status in December 2005.  Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc. (LDT) is a performance group, providing dance and theatre works, themes mainly from the Caribbean, African and African-American's rich history and culture through dance, music, song, art, drama and poetry. Also, works inspired by different social. environmental and global issues affecting everyone, regardless of race and culture.  Fund raising performances on November 21 and 22, 2008 are $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door.  Email: Curaterra@aol.com - Web: www.LiberataDT.org - Tel: 866-249-2437