Fall Season Highlights

2011 Home Season Highlights
The Ice Theatre of New York ensemble wowed us with their artistry and skill-- their talents showcased in both new and classic repertory of dance on ice. The Home Season featured three world premiers: Inner Eye by Bessie award-winning, Artistic Director of the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble Jim May; Falling Leaves by renowned skating choreographer Douglas Webster and Caruso, choreographed and performed by principal Ice Theatre skater and aerialist, Elisa Angeli. Restaged repertory included Transitions by Webster, Tango Images by acclaimed ballroom dance choreographer, Peter di Falco; and Draughtsman’s Contract by the internationally recognized, Elisa Monte. The Home Season brought together a large cast of skaters including national ice dance competitors, Eve Chalom, Jamie Silverstein, Brent Bommentre, Joel Dear and Michael Solonoski, and included guest artists 2010 British Silver Medalists Penny Coomes and Nicholas Buckland, who delighted the crowd with their competitive program, "Viva Elvis". Young Artist Showcase finalist Kate McSwain demonstrated her choreographic talents with, "Endurance", a piece she set on two Ice Theatre ensemble members.

2011 Benefit Gala and Performance Highlights
The evening began with a sold-out performance, featuring honoree, Johnny Weir in Meditations, a piece that he choreographed especially for the event as well as his ever-popular, Bad Romance. Guests reconvened at the Lighthouse for cocktails and to bid on fabulous silent auction items, then sat down to a delicious dinner, an exciting live auction, a video retrospective of Johnny Weir and inspiring speeches by all of our honorees. Margarita Sears and the Will Sears Fund was the Ice Angel recipient for their generous support of the creation of new works for the Company. Ice Rink Events, the leading manufacturer of modular ice technologies, was recognized with the Arts & Business Partnership Award for supporting Ice Theatre of New York with quality ice surfaces for the proscenium stage. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Ice Theatre of New York's Education and Outreach programs and all of its artistic programming for the 2011/2012 season.