"Casita Honra NAN" honoring our ancestors
Casita Honra nan is located in Curaçao and is our Caribbean Home near Mambo Beach in Willemstad.
We are excited to share with you all, who may know us well and may have even been to Curaçao, as a friend or our relative over the past years. We begin our tour with this photo of the front of the unit.
WILLEMSTAD, the capital named UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE,
accommodates 574 notable monuments, in 1997.
We dedicate our Casita (endearing name for little house) to our
ancestors, elders and to ALL those on whose shoulders we are “standing”, without their struggle, their hard work, passed on to us, Casita would not have become a reality. We HONOR, CELEBRATE and BOW unto them.
Living Room
Hosts: Myrena & Sam
Hosts: Myrena & Sam
Living Room with Dining Area, WiFi,
Smart TV & Vaulted Ceiling
(visible in slideshow below).
Hosts: Myrena & Sam
Hosts: Myrena & Sam
Hosts: Myrena & Sam
Seating converts to Full Bed,
Front Bedroom to the right.
Front Bedroom
Hosts: Myrena & Sam
Ensuite Bathroom
Front Bedroom with Ensuite Bath.
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Private Bath within the Front Bedroom.
ABOUT US: Myrena Sint Jago and Samuel Sherrod, having met and living in New York City, both artists, visual, performing, healing, teaching, social work; lovers of travel, history, culture, nature, positive people and energy, among others. Although having visited different countries and islands on a few continents, places with their own beauty and uniqueness, Myrena’s island of upbringing, Curacao, keeps beckoning them back; now, for more than 30 plus years, where they also lead creative projects with local community groups of various ages, culminating into:
- Performances
- Classes
- Workshops Etc.
Walk-In Shower
The larger of the two showers.
Kitchen
Fully equipped Kitchen.
OUR CASITA: Is centrally located in a gated community, Elizabeth Apartments and Villas, with Security working daily from 3 PM on. The community is a 2 minute walk from a local Beach, Pier and various other beaches connected to different hotels; for sport lovers, besides all ocean related activities, there are tennis and paddle ball courts, also 2 to 3 minutes walk; The Marie Pampoen Recreational Park, for walking, jogging, events and personal workouts; the Mambo Beach Boulevard, with its different shops and restaurants, a Car Rental place, supermarkets (2), Boulevard, 15 minutes walk and Vreughdenhill, a 10 minutes car ride and a Casino at Sunscape Hotel, across the street from our community.
virtual online classes: individual & group*
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A unique offering by LDT
Release...Recenter
with Myrena Sint Jago, LMSW, E-RYT 500
using the Healing Arts Modalities.
About Us
Our Team
LDT Board Members
From left to right are: Carolyn Edwards, Danielle N. Tyler, Carrie See Yuen, Myrena Sint Jago, Pres./Artistic Director, Carol-Lyn Simon and lower front is Samuel Sherrod, Sec./Treasurer.
Not present is Rhina Cuevas.
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convict
LDT Board Members
From left to right are: Carolyn Edwards, Danielle N. Tyler, Carrie See Yuen, Myrena Sint Jago, Pres./Artistic Director, Carol-Lyn Simon and lower front is Samuel Sherrod, Sec./Treasurer.
Not present is Rhina Cuevas.
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!
President & Artistic Director
MYRENA SINT JAGO
Secretary & Treasurer
SAMUEL SHERROD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rhina Cuevas
Carolyn Edwards
Danielle Tyler
Carolyn See Yuen
Carol-lyn Simon
International Board of Advisors
Aruba:
Diana Antoinette
BONAIRE:
Boi Antoin
Curacao: L.D.T.C.C.
(Liberata Dance Theatre Curacao Connection)
Greta Trapenberg, President
Herbert Coffie
Norma Cova, Secretary
Vivian Ersilia
Frits & Glynis Faber
Jeanne Henriquez
Edith & Jules Ilario
Linda & Riles Ilario
Brenda Marchena
Evy Nicolaas
Chong Sint Jago
Richard Ilario, Treasurer
France/Guadalupe:
Fred Lasser
Gambia:
Ilara Cole
Hannah Harding
Germany/Curacao:
Genevieve Coffie
Holland:
Felix de Rooy
Nilca Hendriks
Wilson Sint Jago
Rosalie Van Woerkom
Italy:
Giorgio Ciccarelli
Luciano Guidi
Japan/New York City:
Kae Fujisawa
Kenya:
Eileen Wanbui Kairianja
U.S.A.:
Mabel Chee
Nykolla Gibbs
Fred Johnson
Carl E. Reid
Coreen Robledo
Gilda Sherrod-Ali, Esq.
Wanda Sherrod
Yesima Sherrod
Victor See Yuen
Our Mission
LDT's mission is to provide dance and theater works with themes created mainly from Caribbean, African and African American's rich history and culture to the people of New York State, the Caribbean islands and other international countries. In addition LDT wants to present works inspired by different social, environmental and global issu
LDT's mission is to provide dance and theater works with themes created mainly from Caribbean, African and African American's rich history and culture to the people of New York State, the Caribbean islands and other international countries. In addition LDT wants to present works inspired by different social, environmental and global issues that are affecting everyone, especially youth around the world.
LDT’s motto itself, “Reclaiming History, Re-invigorating Life”; on the one hand the company presents issues that focuses on the erased and/or partly erased history and culture of people of color in particular in the Caribbean islands and connected experience worldwide while on the other hand LDT presents global, environmental and social issues affecting everyone, showing (depicting) our common human experience where compassion, respect, acceptance should be practiced. Whatever program LDT presents, it ends in hope, on a positive note, the audience can take with them and hopefully help create some positive change (s) in their own immediate environment; to hopefully have a ripple effect for all.
LDT also uses intergenerational groups, depending on the project presented and besides professional performers, it employs others who are passionate in a particular performance field of interest. Every program also has some audience participation.
Elevator Speech
Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc. (LDT) is a company that in addition to dance uses other disciplines, depending on the project, to explore the true history, culture and issues of Caribbean people and others of African origin. LDT also explores current, social, environmental and global issues which affect and connect us all. Our goal is to educate, remind, share, to entertain and always, ALWAYS, end up with HOPE.
Our History
Our History
Our motto is “Reclaiming History, and Reinvigorating Life” and we work with professionals in the field and
others, who are passionate within an intergenerational community.
LDT became active in 2005, the ideas for it have started to grow decades prior to that. Many of the themes in the works presented are dedicated to our mission. Althoug
Our motto is “Reclaiming History, and Reinvigorating Life” and we work with professionals in the field and
others, who are passionate within an intergenerational community.
LDT became active in 2005, the ideas for it have started to grow decades prior to that. Many of the themes in the works presented are dedicated to our mission. Although the company was formed in 2003, prior to the nonprofit
being launched, creative works related to the issues LDT later continued to focus on once the company was officially established.
(photo above is from our
90's performance at the 92nd Street "Y")
What our Supporters
are saying:
Regarding "A Chain of Healing"
LDT's
4th Annual "Circle of Lights: A Sharing of Friends" Dec. 28, 2023
Thank you for making me part of it! from Kae Fujisawa:
"It was such a warm little artistic celebration of the holiday season and a wish making for a Chain of Healing to the world."
By: Kae Fujisawa (actor, director)
(Japan, NYC)
"Hi.. The experience was delightful, good vibes and inspiration...
We all need art in our lives, perhaps it will be a more peaceful world? Thank you for the experience."
By: Vagner Angelo Pedreira Magalhāes
(Salvador Bahia, Brazil)
"Very Beautiful!"
By: Ingrid Van Der Hilst
(Curacao)
Regarding Black History Feb. 19, 2022
ZOOM Celebration
"I enjoyed the international poetry reading last Saturday, February, 19, 2022. Loved the culture and accents. Would be privileged to join Women’s History Month Celebration"
By: Maria Chisolm
(Poetess, Jersey City Heights)
"Thank you for including me again. It’s always a great pleasure and yes, we can learn from each other."
"I too was impressed and delighted so much."
By: Dr. Cornelius Wilson, Architect, Urban and Development Planner; world citizen & world traveler; poet, intellectual; loves humankind and special individuals,
(Aruba and Holland)
"Interesting"
By: Vali Leonora, multi-discipline artist
(Curaçao)
REGARDING: “A CIRCLE OF LIGHT , A SHARING OF FRIENDS”, 2021
“It’s really nice that Myrena and Sam provide events where we all can hone our crafts, enjoy each other’s commitment to what we love to do. It’s a gift for us all in our twilight years. How many people can say that? We are Blessed, Peace“
(with a heart emoji)
By: Tina Feaster, singer
(Manhattan, NY)
"It was a great joy to be part of the event "A Circle of Light: Hope, Health, and Happiness" produced by Liberata Dance Theatre. Sharings of music, dance, and poems among friends warmed my heart and soul and renewed my strength to keep moving forward toward the future despite the current world circumstances."
By: Kae Fujisawa, actor, director
(Japan, NYC)
"It was really a pleasure and an honor for me to participate. I thank you for the certificate, I am very grateful receiving it.
Thank you for everything you have done for us and for humanity making our world a better place."
By: Ingrid van der Hilst,
Wonderful singer and Choir Leader (Curaçao)
Regarding: S.O.I.L. Dec. 2018
(Season of Inner Lights)
"Dear Rhina, dear François
We would like to thank you for this great evening last night . We loved Liberata group, its music, energy , fun .....and certainly its message of love and Peace..... Keep us informed of their forthcoming events...
Happy Holydays"
Joyeux Noel et a bientôt ... !
"très fidèlement with hugs and kisses"
Francis et Monsieur Paul
Guests of Burak Tatar, Director of S.O.I.L. Dec. 2018
"We enjoyed Season of Inner Lights a lot and we certainly got the message"
LDT's Caribbean Summer Solstice / Workshops and performance June 2018
"Myrena, I truly enjoyed the workshop Yoga was the warmup for the high energy demonstrations. "My two left feet" and I loved the Zumbas and Afro-Caribbean dances. I had a lot of fun, even at the times I couldn't keep. You and the other instructors made everyone feel welcomed. Would definitely try to come to the next Solstice Event, if its half as fun
as this one was."
"Namaste" Ceciel Lewis
"This was a great experience from the different classes. Yoga, Zumba, La Rumba, Haitian Dance". The instructors were wonderful, looking forward to the next event. Lois Purnell
"We had a wonderful time"
Voice of the students
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LDT's Yoga, Health & Creative Arts Services
Dance / Creative Arts / Meditation Fusion
In this class we start with dance stretches and movements, incorporating other art forms and elements of a Hatha Yoga class. As an artist, being totally aware that creativity and yoga are integrally part of one another and that out of the meditative, relaxing mode of yoga, creativity springs: inte
Dance / Creative Arts / Meditation Fusion
In this class we start with dance stretches and movements, incorporating other art forms and elements of a Hatha Yoga class. As an artist, being totally aware that creativity and yoga are integrally part of one another and that out of the meditative, relaxing mode of yoga, creativity springs: interconnectedness or the opposite way around.
- Other classes available by demand and interest:
Groups or privately: Prenatal; Prenatal Partner; Post Partum; Divine Sleep/Deep Relaxation; Yoga for Teens and Meditation
LDT's Yoga, Health & Creative Arts Services
Release...Recenter Flow Program Classes & Schedule
LDT's Yoga, Health & Creative Arts Services
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Mixed Level
Hatha Yoga class
Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Classes:
Different poses of a Hatha Yoga class will be suggested and students can choose which part is comfortable (or suits ) their level; the same with other segments of the class. Everybody will be encouraged to listen to the body as it is our best teacher with
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Mixed Level
Hatha Yoga class
Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Classes:
Different poses of a Hatha Yoga class will be suggested and students can choose which part is comfortable (or suits ) their level; the same with other segments of the class. Everybody will be encouraged to listen to the body as it is our best teacher with no competition with anyone, not even with ourselves, letting the breath guide us gently in and out of the poses, but challenging ourselves with love. Separate Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced classes, also available.
Yoga for Arthritis
Based on the principles of a regular Hatha Yoga class, different modifications will be offered, so everyone can work to their comfort level. There is no ONE perfect way to do a pose. Yoga meets you where you are. The use of props is an essential part of this class, to aid in executing the poses and every other part of the class. Class can be done seated on a chair, standing close to a wall for support and on the floor.
Yoga for
Healthy, Strong Bones
A yoga class to maintain a healthy and strong body and the same precautions as is in the other classes will be focused on.
Restorative Yoga
The entire class is a process of being instead of doing; done from one of the most preferred poses, savasana, lying flat on the floor. Guided meditation, touch, breathwork, are the tools of restorative therapeutic yoga, that help students into relaxation; lots of props will be used to guide students into
restorative poses.
Chair Yoga for Seniors
The class consists of gentle stretches, bending, twisting in all directions, to counteract some wear and tear, in a fun, releasing, relaxing manner; focusing on ALWAYS creating space, lengthening the spine. Connecting with one another, counteracting isolation that sometimes comes with reaching senior age.
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Please email: liberatadt@gmail.com
RELEASE...RECENTER VIRTUAL UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
WEEKLY
1.Dance/Hatha Yoga Fusion:
Open Level
One hour of different dance techniques
One hour of Hatha Yoga, culminating into relaxation and meditation
2. Gentle Yoga, including Chair Yoga: Open Level
Focusing on the Silver/Golden Age Group, but all are
Please email: liberatadt@gmail.com
RELEASE...RECENTER VIRTUAL UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
WEEKLY
1.Dance/Hatha Yoga Fusion:
Open Level
One hour of different dance techniques
One hour of Hatha Yoga, culminating into relaxation and meditation
2. Gentle Yoga, including Chair Yoga: Open Level
Focusing on the Silver/Golden Age Group, but all are welcome, including those with physical limitations, one and a half hours.
MONTHLY
1.Poetry/Art/Meditation & Relaxation: Open Level
Wonderful combination of poetry and art, flowing into relaxation and meditation,
two hours.
2. Meditation Workshops,
one and a half hours.
Also available:
4. Weekly Meditation courses,
privately and/or in groups.
FOR ADVICE/SUGGESTIONS WORKING WITH DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS AND POPULATIONS
Upon Request:
Private, group or Company Sessions available throughout the week depending on scheduling of both parties.
Email us for days and fees.
photo gallerY LDTCC recent EVENTS IN CURAÇAO & LDT NYC
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SILVER/GOLDEN AGE OF WELLNESS CLASS*
$0.00
A unique offering by LDT
Release...Recenter
with Myrena Sint Jago, LMSW, E-RYT 500
using the Healing Arts Modalities.
*PRICE TBD (TO BE DETERMINED) DURING INITIAL CONSULTATION
Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc. in Action
A Circle of Light, A Sharing of Friends
"A CHAIN OF HEALING "
LDT’s 4th ANNUAL “CIRCLE OF LIGHTS, SHARING OF FRIENDS”:
A CHAIN OF HEALING, 12/28/23.
1. Greeting
2. Spoken Word, “CHAIN OF HEALING”, written by Myrena Sint Jago
Performers: Kae Fujisawa, Danielle Tyler and Myrena Sint Jago
3. Song: “SOMEWHERE” (West Side Story)
Singer: Kae Fujisawa (Japan)
4. Video and Poem, “ABOUT TO LEAVE”,
Poet: Orhan Veli Kamk, (Turkey, 1914-1950);
Performer and Videographer: Zeynep Ozden (Turkey)
5. Song: “MANDE LUS, SEÑOR”,
Composed and sang: Ingrid van der Hilst (Curaçao)
Perfomed: Myrena Sint Jago
6. Poems: “ FOR A SEASON and SELF-CARE”
Written and performed : Shonnese C. L. Coleman, aka Courageous Love (USA)
7. Dance:
Choreographed and performed: Danielle Tyler ( USA)
Music: Elevation Rhythm, Joe Barnes
8. "SHARING THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY"
Performer: Wagner Pedreira Magalhães (Brazil)
9. “Away in a Manger” poem
Performed: Steffi Tyler (USA)
10. "IMAGINE", The Pentatonix
Choreographed and Performed: Myrena Sint Jago (USA, Curaçao)
11. LDT's Announcements; Future Projects; Suggestions and Ideas
12. “PASSING OUR LIGHT and create a CHAIN OF HEALING”,
Performers: All
13. Closing, “CELEBRATE LIFE”
Performers: All
Music: Dushi by Gibi Doran (Curaçao)