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Upcoming events for 2012-2013 Season
2013 New Works and Young Artists Series at Riverbank and World Ice Arena
World Ice Arena in Flusing Meadow Corona Park, Queens, New York
Dates: Friday, May 10 and Thursday, May 23.
Please note schools have to sign up to watch the show and to participate in the free skating clinic following. Participation in the clinic is limited, so sign up early. The rinks charge a nominal fee for skate rental, but show and instruction are free thanks to the generous support of our patrons. Contact the office for details: itny@icetheatre.org.
Celeb Skate 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 4PM - Sky Rink and Sunset Terrace, Chelsea Piers, New York City
Photo Darial Sneed
Admission: Performance &
Cocktail: $250, $550 and $1,000/Performance-only tickets: $25
Special discount for SCNY skaters for performance and party - Novice: under 16yrs $50 - Junior: 17 to 25yrs old $75
Please RSVP by May 31.
Festive Spring Attire
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For more information call the office at (212)-929-5811 or go to news about the event on our website or on our Facebook Events page.
Recent Events:
2013 Skatetacular
April 20 at 4PM - RJ Cody Arena at South Mountain, New Jersey
Photo by Norbert Schramm - courtesy of the New Jersey Figure Skating Foundation
A figure skating show to support the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Inc and NJ figure skaters.
ITNY
will present Elisa Angeli in "Lonely Town", Eliot Halverson in
"Englishman in New York" and the trio of Alizah Allen, Elisa Angeli and
Sally Jean Watkins in "Dare Greatly".
2013 New Works and Young Artists Series at Riverbank and World Ice Arena
Riverbank State Park
Thursdays at 10:30AM: March 7, 14 and 21.
Ice Theatre of New York's Education and Outreach Programming - free show and skating clinic for NYC public school children - Free hot chocolate and volunteer service provided by Starbuck Community Service.
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2013 City Skate Concert Series at The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Discovering New Voices in Figure Skating: Young
Artists Showcase Presented by The Ice Theatre of New York at The City Skate
Concert Series
Hosted by Olympic Champion Sarah Hughes and You Tube Sensation Michael Buckley
Show time is 1PM - duration about 30 minutes - viewing from up on the Plaza
It is part of Ice Theatre of New York’s mission to present new works by young artists and continue an ongoing dedication to expand the vocabulary of the figure skating language. Eight aspiring choreographers ranging in age from 8-30 years old will be presented at this concert. This group of talented choreographers have all matriculated through Audrey Weisiger’s “Young Artists Showcase”—an online figure skating choreography competition, now in its 4th year. This concert will feature YAS champions and finalists presenting solos, duets, and ensemble numbers of their work. This is an exciting opportunity to see the future of figure skating as many of these choreographers are already working on the National and International stage.
Who:
Kate McSwain-YAS1 contestant 
Erynn Komes-YAS2 grassroots finalist 
Robert Mauti-YAS2 Champions finalist 
Adam Blake-YAS2 Champions winner 
Matej Silecky- Quest for Creativity Champions
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Liadan Emmert- Quest for Creativity Grassroots
winner 
Garrett Kling- YAS3 Champions finalist 
Mark Hanretty-YAS3 Champions winner 
Audrey Weisiger: 2-Time US Olympic Team Coach Audrey Weisiger was
the 1999 PSA and USFSA Coach of the Year. She has her PSA World Coach Ranking
and is Master Rated in Figures and Freestyle. She has been asked to be the
presenter at several PSA conferences, including the Keynote Speaker for the PSA
Conferences in 2000 and 2003; and Canadian Coaches Conferences in 2005 and
2006. Weisiger has held positions on the Board of Directors of the PSA and various
USFSA and USOC committees. A member of the USOC Developing Young Champions committee, she has organized and directed numerous
Grassroots to Champions seminars.
Join us rink-side for our 2013 City Skate Concert Series at the world's most famous ice rink.
Please consider supporting this project and donate to the YAS Kickstarter campaign. We've reached our goal, but all additional support is welcome! Thank you.
Check out this video of the February 27th concert by Irena Sapilak.
January 30, 2013 - Winter Suite
Photo Julie Lance
City Skate Concert Series: Wednesday, February 27 at 1PM.
Check out this video of the Feb. 27 concert by Irena Sapilak.
Some of the repertory pieces presented were:
"Horizon"
with Sinead & John Kerr, Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre, and
Line Haddad & Jonathon Hunt - choreography Douglas Webster
Photo: Foto-Schramm.com
"Heart" - choreography JoAnna Mendl Shaw
"Dare Greatly" - with Alizah Allen, Jessica Huto and Kim Navarro - choreography Douglas Webster
Photo Darial R. Sneed
"Milongon" - live music JP Jofre, performance and choreography by Line Haddad and Brent Bommentre
Other pieces include a duet by Sinead & John Kerr, a solo choreographed by Young Artists’ Showcase Winner Mark Hannerty and performed by Eliot Halverson. Program subject to change.
For photos of the concert, please go to our Facebook page and look at the photo albums: http://www.facebook.com/IceTheatreOfNewYork
DANCE ON CAMERA
February 2 and 3, 2013 at Lincoln Center
The Film Society of Lincoln
Center and Dance Films Association announced the lineup for the 41st
edition of Dance on Camera. Taking place February 1-5, the dance-centric film
festival returns to the Film Society for the 17th consecutive year with an
exciting and diverse array of dance films, including several premieres.
Link to ticket sales
The festival will make its first foray into the glamorous and virtuosic genre of ice dancing, as it captures the artistry of the Ice Theatre of New York, the nation’s premier ice dance company, through film excerpts and a personal appearance by Dick Button and other guests.
Video Screening and Panel Discussion: Honoring Ice Theatre of New York - Sat. 2/2 at 6PM and Sun 2/3 at 7:30PM
Tickets go on sale at the Elinor Bunin Munroe’s box office and the Walter
Reade Theater's box office and online at FilmLinc.com. Discounts on tickets are
available for students, seniors, Film Society and Dance Film Association
members. Everyone can enjoy special package discounts. For more information
visit FilmLinc.com. Public Screenings will be held at the Elinor Bunin Munroe
Film Center (located at 144 West 65th Street).
More information
Note: The Ice Theatre offices were destroyed by hurricane Sandy. In the
interim, please contact our Executive Director Jirina Ribbens at
(646)-942-7818 or our Founder/Director Moira North at (917) 499-3663.
If you would like to support our rebuilding efforts, please Dolldonate here.
Dollywood Christmas on Ice
November 10 through December 30 - Dollywood Park in Tennessee
Four shows a day on the days the Park is open.
Note Christmas week dates are December 13 through December 23.
Click here to view a video of last year's show.
Holiday Express at Peter Cooper Village
December 15th at 4:30pm- The rink at Peter Cooper Village - Stuyvesant Oval
Admission free
The company will
present a free skating performance entitled Winter
Suite, choreographed by ITNY
Artistic Director Douglas Webster, to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Ice
Theatre was originally also scheduled to perform for the opening of the rink in
Peter Cooper Village, but this year the performance was cancelled due to
Hurricane Sandy.
Photo: Nicole Bobek
Photo: Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre
Some of the pieces and performers showcased will be:
A special performance by US Champion and World Bronze Medalist Nicole Bobek.
Winter Suite, wich includes the following pieces:
Carol of the bells: The Ice
Theatre Ensemble consisting of Brent Bommentre, Patrick Connelly, Alicia
Jackson, Andrew Lavrik, Kim Navarro, Andrew and Elisa Siegmund
Silent Night: Sally Jeane Watkins
Christmas Song: Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre (World Ice Dance Competitiors and US Medalists)
Blue Christmas: Michael Solonoski
Let it Snow: The Ice Theatre Ensemble
Private Party
December 7 -12:30pm at The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Free viewing from the Plaza overhead
Ice Theatre of New York's Winter Holiday Skating Celebration at Riverbank State Park
December 8 - 4PM - the rink in Riverbank State Park
Admission free and free Hot Chocolate to be provided by Starbucks Community Service volunteers.
The Company will present its "Winter Suite," choreographed by Ice Theatre's Artistic Director and renowned ice choreographer, Douglas Webster. Pieces include Carol of the Bells, Silent Night, Blue Christmas, Baby It’s Cold Outside and Let It Snow. Skaters from Ice Theatre’s company will include Elisa Angeli, Elisa Siegmund, Alicia Jackson, Douglas Webster, Andrew Lavrik, Patrick Connelly, with a duet by 7-time British Ice Dance Champions Sinead & John Kerr, a solo by Sally Jeane Watkins and also a solo by Michael Solonoski. The show will also feature performances by a synchronized skating team from Figure Skating in Harlem and young apprentices performing solo routines. The performance will conclude with the lighting of the Christmas Tree by local dignitaries. (Program subject to change).
The volunteers from Starbucks Community Service will serve free hot chocolate to the audience. This concert is part of Ice Theatre of New York’s Outreach and Education Programming and is given to the community free of charge.
2012 Ice Theatre Benefit Gala and Performance
For reviews go to our news page. Links to photos on our Photo Gallery.
2012 Annual Benefit Gala and Performance at Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers on Monday, October 22 at 7PM.
The performance at Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers featuring Richard Dwyer and his Celebrity Dwyer Girls: Tai Babilonia, Dorothy Hamill, Linda Fratianne and JoJo Starbuck. Richard will be recognized by Guiness World Records in a small ceremony. Ryan Bradley, the 2011 US Men's Champion, will be our guest performer. Ice Theatre of New York
will perform selected pieces from its repertory, including the world
premiere of a piece inspired by the Oscar-winning movie "The Artist",
choreographed by Ice Theatre's New Artistic Director Douglas Webster. Other
repertory on the program are a re-stagings of "Inclusions" choreographed
by Albert Del Saz and "Transitions" by Douglas Webster. Some of the
featured performers in the Ice Theatre repertory will include Kim
Navarro & Brent Bommentre, Sinead & John Kerr, Elisa Angeli,
Joel Dear and Tyrrell Gene.
Every year, Ice Theatre honors an "Ice
Angel" for their exemplary volunteer contributions to the company.
Debbie Gordon is this year's "Ice Angel" and follows in the lineage of
Joan Erdheim, Palmer Baker and last year, Margarita Sears. Debbie has
been involved with ITNY since its early days and most recently
Co-Chaired our very successful 20th
Anniversary Gala, honoring her dear friend, Dorothy Hamill. Debbie
has been an ongoing supporter of all artistic skating and we are looking
forward to applauding her during our 2012 Gala presentations. "Bravo
Debbie"
This year we are also honoring the ISI, Ice Skating Institute, for their pioneering programming of tests and competitions from tot level through adult recreational skaters. They were the first to structure competition to provide encouragement and reward participation. The ISI emphasizes en"joy"ment in skating performance; which is why they pair fittingly with our Honoree Richard Dwyer and with Ice Theatre of New York's mission.
Cocktails, auction, dinner and award ceremony at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers immediately after the performance (about 8:15PM)
For more information go to our news page
2012 Home Season
October 19, 20 and 22 @ 7PM - Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers
The company will present the world premiere of two pieces by noted choreographer and New ITNY Artistic Director, Douglas Webster: one will be a sweeping ice dance inspired by the music from the film the The Artist, the second is called “Horizon” and continues to explore Douglas’ themes of arcing space. We will also show two important works from Ice Theatre’s repertory by notable dance choreographers Ann Carlson and Alberto Del Saz. Ms. Carlson’s meditational “Angel Part 1”, a commission from “Dancing in the Streets was created in 1989 and Mr. Del Saz’s very modern and geometric “Inclusions” was a commission from the NY State Council on the Arts and was created in 1995. We are also excited to present Mr. Webster’s “Transitions” (1996), which is a piece featuring music by Philip Glass.
Some of the performers showcased with the ITNY Company include: 2011 US National Men’s Champion Ryan Bradley, World Bronze Medalist and National Ladies Champion Nicole Bobek, World Team Members Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre, and 7-Time British Champions and Olympians Sinead & John Kerr.
Performance Only Tickets: $25
Group,
Senior and Student Tickets: $15 - October 19th and 20th
only
Friday
October 19, Saturday October 21, and Monday October 22, 2012
Oct. 22 will be an abbreviated performance featuring
Gala Honoree Richard Dwyer and will not include “Angel Part 1” and “Transitions”.
Please contact the office at (212) 929-5811 for more information.
2012 Summer Youth Concert Series
Saturdays July 14, 21 and 28 at World Ice Arena in Queens, New York at 7PM
Ice Theatre of New York will help cool things down with free, Saturday evening performances beginning July 14 for three consecutive Saturday’s at the World Ice Arena in Queens. The family-friendly Series will include performances by the Ice Theatre of New York ensemble, guest artists from the competitive skating world as well as young, up-and coming ice artists. The public is invited to skate in a session after the concerts.
Performance admission is free of charge. Early show attendees will also receive free admission to the skating session, (limited availability). Skate rental is $5. Skating session starts after teh show at approximately 8PM.
Photo by J. Wei
SCNY Year End Exhibition
Sunday, June 10 at 10:30AM - Sky Rink @ Chelsea Piers
Featuring the Junior Ice Theatre Performance Ensemble in Spring - choreography by Douglas Webster.
Photo Darial Sneed
More information on the Skating Club of New York's website
Spring Fling Celebrity Skate 2012 at Sky Rink and Sunset Terrace, Pier 61 Chelsea Piers
Photos by Darial Sneed
Photos by Norbert Schramm - Note: you will need to use the following: user: Ice Theatre and password: NewYork
Photos by various photographers
Link to Pat Kiernan's blog with a short video.
Check out this review by Lynn Rutherford on icenetwork.com
Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 P.M.
Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Douglas Webster
Benefit Co-Chairs
Lori Berlin, Rebecca Budig and Christina Elwell
Featuring a celebrity skate-off, performances, cocktails and more!
Please join us for a glamorous evening of skating, cocktails and light bites. In a celebration of figure skating and the popular format of the reality TV hit, "Dancing with the Stars", celebrities Nobel Laureate Robert Engle, NY1 News anchor Pat Kiernan, fashion designer Nicole Miller and more, partner Ice Theatre professionals for a fun and exciting Skate-Off. The event, judged by Olympic Champion Dick Button, ITNY Founder & Director Moira North, and award-winning dance choreographer and founder of Parsons Dance, David Parsons, will be interspersed with performances by Ice Theatre of New York, "All My Children" star Rebecca Budig and celebrity guest artists. Following the Skate-Off, join the company, celebrities and guests for a fabulous social evening on the Terrace for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Ice Theatre will be presenting two new ensemble pieces and the event
will feature the debut of our Junior Ice Theatre performers. Participants subject to change.
THE AUDIENCE VOTE WILL HELP CHOOSE THE WINNER - BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS BELOW BEFORE YOU COME TO THE EVENT!
Click here to buy tickets online. To buy by phone or with a check, please call the office at (212) 929-5811.
Click here for more information
Video introduction of Pat Kiernan. Video introduction of Nicole Miller. Video introduction of Robert Engle.
Meet your host, Rebecca Budig: video introduction.
New Works and Young Artists Series at World Ice Arena in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Queens
Tuesday, May 15 at 10:30 AM
Tuesday, March 27 at 10:30 AM
Skate-to-Learn Exhibition
Sunday, April 29 at Skate-O-Rama in Monsey, NY - 3 to 5 PM
More information at icenetwork.com
Click here to purchase tickets
Event to benefit several charitable organizations including Brooklynice.org, founded by Ice Theatre of New York Trustee, Violet Eagan.
Ice
Theatre will be presenting a duet, Falling Leaves, and an ensemble
piece titled "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", both choreographed by Douglas
Webster.
City Skate Concert Series at The Rink at Rockefeller Center and Citi Pond at Bryant Park
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Wednesdays at 1PM (raindate the next day)
Photo Curtis Curtis
April 4 - Reprise of "Energy Flow"
Featuring a re-staging of "Angel Part I" by Ann Carlson, a new duet
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" for Jamie Silverstein and Joel Dear, a solo "Rapture" for Sandra Strong, and "Meditations", all
choreographed by Ice Theatre's Artistic Director Douglas Webster.
Click here for more information.
Already performed:
February 1 - Winter Suite - See photos by Darial Sneed
Photo Ed Forti
March 1! - Masculine/Feminine: representations of gender roles in figure skating - (rain date from Feb 29)
Featuring re-staging of "Twist" by David Parsons, presentation of last year's commission "Inner Eye" by Jim May, world premiere of "Apollo" by Tommy Steenberg, and reprise of "Dare Greatly" by Ice Theatre's Artistic Director, Douglas Webster. Click here for more information. See photos by Darial Sneed
Photo Darial Sneed
March 14 - Engergy Flow: exploring meditative qualities of skating
Featuring
a re-staging of Angel Part 1 by Ann Carlson, a new duet "Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon" for Jamie Silverstein and Joel Dear choreographed
by Douglas Webster and more.
Photo Jay Colton
New Works and Young Artists Series at Riverbank State Park
Photo Julie Lance
Free Education and Outreach program
for NYC public schoolchildren: show and introduction to skating.
Please contact us to apply. Phone 212-929-5811
NOTICE--Our March 29th New Works and Young Artist Series concert
and clinic at Riverbank State Park has been cancelled due to the warm
weather.
5 Thursdays in March at 10:30 AM - March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
We are grateful for the support of the Starbucks Community Volunteers
- for supplying hte hot chocolate for the children and helping them tie
their skates for the free ice skating clinic. We couldn't do it without
you!
Starbucks and Ice Theatre Volunteers serving hot chocolate
Skate for the Goal
February 25 - 12 noon - Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers
Event is in support of two charities: Special Olympics-New York, and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and will feature Ice Theatre performers Eve Chalom and Johnaton Hunt, as well as ITNY's 2011 honoree and ice artist, Johnny Weir.
Photos of the event by Darial Sneed - Photos 74-85 are Eve Chalom and Jonathon Hunt in the avant-premiere of the re-staging of "Twist" by David Parsons.
MONCLER FASHION SHOW ON ICE
February 12 at Wollman Rink in Central Park - private event
Ice Theatre of NY casts and helps choreograph the Moncler show during Fashion Week in New York City.
Photos by Darial Sneed
For coverage and links to photos and video - please go to our Special Events page
For more photos by Darial Sneed go to: http://eveningsong.smugmug.com/Events/Moncler-Fashion-Wollman/21457449_L8VVpX
Performance at Wollman Rink, Central Park
February 7 at 6:15PM
This is a private event, but the public can see the performance from the terrace overlooking the rink.
Milford Winter Lights Festival at Milford, PA
February 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!
Performance
will be presented by Boundless Edge and will feature Ice Theatre
performers in "Viva La Vida" choreographed by Beth Woronoff
Click here for more information.
City Skate Concert Series at The Rink at Rockefeller Center and Citi Pond at Bryant Park
Citi Pond at Bryant Park
February 2 at 12:45 PM - Winter Suite - Photos of the event by Darial Sneed
Iced Pink: Skate Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, January 7 at 5PM - Citi Pond at Bryant Park
Ice Theatre performers Eve Chalom and Jonathon Hunt will perform "Baby it is Cold Outside" along with skating stars such as Emily Hughes, Nicole Bobek, Kimmie Meisner and more.
View video by Vive Katerin. Ice Theatre's performance is 4 min into the report.
Photos of the event by Darial Sneed
NBC Broadcast of Caesars Tribute II: A Salute to the Ladies of the Ice
Ice Theatre performance aired as part of the NBC broadcast of Caesars Tribute II on January 1st from 4-6 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Click here to see the piece broadcast on NBC on January 1, 2012
Click here for a preview of the piece.
"Douglas, you and that ITNY! That number you did is awesome. Can't wait for the world to see it on TV Jan. 1." Randy Gardner, Artistic Director of Caesar's Tribute II
Dollywood Christmas on Ice
Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN - Nov 5 to Dec 30 - 4 shows on park days
“My new Dollywood’s Christmas on Ice show is filled with some of my very
favorite Christmas songs, beautiful costumes and incredibly talented
ice skaters,” park spokeswoman Dolly Parton said in a release.
See the footage of the entire show!
Click here for more information
75th Anniversary of The Rink at Rockefeller Center - December 22, 2011
Peter Cooper Village/Stuyvesant Town Skating performance
Stuyvesant Oval - free
Opening Saturday, November 26 - 11AM to 2PM
Tree Lighting, December 1 at 7PM
Saturday, December 3 at 11 AM
Saturday, December 10 at 11AM
Click here for more information
