Turn to Ice Theatre of New York to produce your perfect ice show! We provide the show that fits your needs; for the theatrical stage, festival, theme park, casino, shopping mall, dinner theater, or hotel, and for corporate and private parties. We present professional performances by our Company members, showing beautiful and breathtaking moves, from virtuostic soloists to lavish ensemble productions. The costuming, choreoraphy, lighting, sound and special effects are all designed to highlight the experience of viewing dance on ice. We skate on your ice surface or install our own - either real ice or artificial ice. Our portable artificial ice surfaces can be set up under an hour, and real ice takes about 36 hours (depending on the size of the desired surface). We also provide casting for performances, commecials, etc. Contact the office for more information at (212) 929-5811 or email Jirina Ribbens, Executive Director at itny@icetheatre.org
Theatrical Presenters
Welcome to the exciting world of Ice Theatre of New York! ITNY was established in 1984 as the nation's first not-for-profit ice dancing ensemble with the purpose of developing ice skating as a performing art. Ice Theatre has performed in venues from arenas to practice rinks and in weather conditions ranging from the heat of summer to 20 degrees below zero near the arctic circle. However, one of Ice Theatre's most exciting formats is in a theater on the proscenium stage. It combines the intimacy of a theater performance with athletic artistry and the drama of stage lighting. The ice surface for this type of show is set on the stage, giving the audience the experience of skaters gliding, jumping and spinning close to their seats; viewers even feel an occasional spray of snow from under the skaters' dancing blades. Translating the vision of ice and dance choreographers onto a rink, ITNY merges innovative dance with the grace of figure skating to create a new art form. Experience Ice Theatre at your venue today! Download the Technical Rider or click here for more details on installing an ice stage.
Links to videos of sample repertory:
Danse Macabre - on the proscenium stage
Draughtsman's Contract - on the proscenium stage
Departures - on the proscenium stage
Tango Images Part I - on the proscenium stage
Winter Suite - performance on an outdoor rink
Dollywood Christmas on Ice - example of Christmas show on a stage
Let it Snow - televised performance
Special Events for Corporations
Make your next corporate event something different, something to
remember! Everyone has been to functions in hotel
ballrooms. But, who has been welcomed to that ballroom by an
ensemble of graceful figure skaters? Whatever your event or
project - company dinner, product launch, holiday party, commercial -
Ice Theatre of New York can work with you to create a unique atmosphere
that guests will never forget. Your location has no ice?
That's not a problem for Ice Theatre. Using our sheets of plastic ice, we can skate anywhere. Skaters can be your guests' welcoming sight
or can be the highlight of your event. Ice Theatre has provided artistic performances for corporate events, product launches, movie openings and private weddings, both on ice at rinks & arenas and on artificial ice. We can create an atmosphere, provide a background setting or do a full performance. Ice Theatre has performed at
events as various as the opening of Batman: the Movie, fashion shows on the icy catwalk of the
Rink at Rockefeller Center Plaza and a private balcony of a Fifth Avenue apartment.
Link here to see our promo video. Click here to see a Tech Rider for an artificial ice surface.
Check out our last corporate performance for Moncler - winter clothing fashion show on ice:
Edited version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbYpcIC9AhQ
Long version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_APo2FAHm4
For links to coverage and photos see past projects.
Earlier performances:
Hot Chocolate Santa Style from Southwest Airlines and Microsoft special event. Photos: Southwest Airlines and Microsoft special event. Photos: Atmospheric skating/modeling for Elise Øverland Fashion Show Photos from the promotion of Citi Pond at the new Citibank branch at Union Square Opening of the rink at Standard Hotel
Company & Private Skating Parties
What better way for your employees to celebrate the holiday season (or any season, for that matter) than with a skating party? The fun of skating parties should not be limited to children! Ice Theatre has a vast repertory of pieces to draw from by renowned dance choreographers such as Alberto Del Saz, Laura Dean, Lar Lubovitch, Elisa Monte, and JoAnna Mendl Shaw. We can combine the solos, duets, and ensemble pieces to work in conjunction with and perfectly complement the mood of your party, and provide instructors to accompany your party guests.
Product Placement
... crisp, graceful, bold, elegant, sharp, quick, edgy, delicate, smooth, exquisite, fast.
Do any of these words sound like your product? Then why not use ice skating, the one sport that embodies them all, to market it? A commercial featuring the high-quality skaters from Ice Theatre of New York is sure to set your product apart.
Skating can evoke the speed of the high-tech future or dreamy reveries of the past - it's your choice. Our skaters and creative team have the ability to devise the right style for what your company desires. Despite its ever-growing popularity, ice skating has been underutilized in commercial work. Now is your chance to make your product distinctive with the Ice Theatre of New York.
Endless Possibilities...
Ice Theatre of New York can produce any type of program for your event - we have some of today's most creative minds ready to make your occasion memorable. The cost of the program depends on the size of your event. Renowned skaters can also be engaged for the performance. Please give us the opportunity to show you the kind of event we can produce. Contact the office for more information at (212) 929-5811. To download promotional flyer click here.
For photos of previous special events click here: VMAN (on Lifeskate), Corporate Promo
Weatherproof , Goldwell , Montreal Fashions on Ice , Merrill Lynch.
Click here to view our promo video or to view a video of the VMAN event, click here.
In 2005 Ice Theatre signed on with Concept Artists (previously Industrial Artists Management) who have since represented us for non-ticketed events. We are looking forward to enhancing many corporate events worldwide with our portable shows. Please check us out on their website at http://www.conceptartists.com
Testimonials
"We were delighted to work with you and your crew on our event at Rockefeller Center. The ice show you put together for our clients was well thought out and beautifully executed, and our clients truly enjoyed watching your talented performers. Thanks for indulging our clients by having two of your skaters flank our VIPs while they delivered their speeches in sub-zero temperatures. The teachers who assisted our guests during the skating party afterwards were extremely helpful and certainly built on the festive nature of the event. I must say that your entire staff is accommodating and professional and a joy to work with.
-Karen M. Shackman, Shackman Associates New York
"For the past three years we have been able to count on the Ice Theatre of New York to provide us with very professional, reliable, and incredibely nice skaters for our part. We appreciate how easy you make everything. The skaters are the highlight of the event! We are already looking forward to next year!"
-Alexandra Fisher, St. Bernard's School
"On behalf of Battery Park City on Ice, thank you for the outstanding performance at the Grand Opening Event, December 10, 2009. It was wonderful! Our guest, government officials and media thoroughly enjoyed the programs by your ever-so talented troupe."
-Cindy Matthews, Rink Management Services
"Words cannot express my thanks to you and your wonderful crew for a job extremely well done last Saturday at Amy and Jaime's Wedding. The skaters were a tremendous hit, and guests (and staff alike) were blown away that we actually had skating in our Penthouse Lobby. Nothing but rave reviews. Your entire staff is accommodating and professional and a joy to work with. I only hope that we will have use for your talented group in the future."
-Artie D'Alessio, The Surf Club