Testimonials

“For more than four decades Ice Theatre of New York has done something that almost no one in our sport really thinks to do. And they have insisted that figure skating belongs in the same conversation as contemporary dance, music, as visual arts. Really establishing that they belong in this cultural fabric in such an amazing city like New York City. But what moves me even more than is what happens off the stage, off the ice. Introducing so many New York City public school children to the joy of ice skating. And that is how our sport grows, how an art form grows, so if anyone is being honored tonight it should really be Moira, Jirina, the ensemble, the choreographers, and all of you all supporting this organization to continue flourishing.”

- Nathan Chen - 2026

"Since its inception, the Ice Theatre of New York has enriched the city's cultural landscape. Many of the world's most talented dancers and figure skaters have proudly gathered here to inspire audiences of all ages. Through dazzling shows and concerts, as well as classes and workshops, you showcase the best of the artform while supporting future skaters as they carry on the tradition for generations to come."

- Governor Kathy Hochul - 2026

"The creative edge... points to the direction in which Ice Theatre can play a unique role. This is not commercial skating, and yet it has a real audience..."

- Anna Kisselgoff - May 22, 1988

“But as keepers of the sport, and as keepers of the art, and as keepers of the industry no one, in my mind, has done it better than the Ice Theatre of New York. In really celebrating excellence, celebrating creativity, celebrating art and celebrating quality.”

–Scott Hamilton - 2025

"Thank you guys so much!! It was a smash hit and the skating program was the highlight!!!! We can’t thank you enough!! I hope we have the opportunity again - I have certainly learned a lot and would be excited to collaborate again!!!!"

- Tobi Armstrong - 2022

"I’ve been a member of the audience for Ice Theatre of New York going back to the early 1990s…So, when I say that this year’s gala offered an ideal calling card for ITNY in terms of genres of skating, range of virtuosity, variety of choreographic approaches, and balance between outgoing performance quality and classic reserve, I’m assessing the evening against some spectacular predecessors….ITNY has always emphasized the importance of ice dance choreography, working with dancemakers from the ballet (Twyla Tharp, Peter Martins, Edward Villella), modern dance (Lar Lubovitch, Jacqulyn Buglisi), and performance art (Ann Carlson). The spirit of John Curry, which prompted the company’s founding, continues!"

-Mindy Aloff, author, Why Dance Matters- 2024

"You cannot tell the story of New York without acknowledging the cultural institutions that have shaped it, including ITNY, which was founded in 1984 with a mission to advance the art form of ice dancing. Our Administration firmly believes art is a public good—not a luxury reserved for the few. We are grateful to this Manhattan-based nonprofit for its efforts to inspire New Yorkers through its free educational and community outreach initiatives."

Mayor of NYC Zohran Mamdani- 2026

"Thank you for maintaining a passion for beauty, art, and the unique sport of figure skating. We are all so fortunate to have skating in our lives and the incredibly dedicated skating family to which we all belong. Congratulations to Moira and the entire Board."

-Vera Wang - 2022

“Ensemble groups like Ms. North’s Ice Theatre of New York® may be the best hope for the future simply because they recall what skating has the potential to be: dancing on air.”

-Gia Kourlas - Jan 30, 2014

“Thank you for the absolutely wonderful experience you led us through at the Artistic Program Workshop... I know that the participants will grow in their artists as a result of the contact with you”

-Joan Stevens, Chairman, Skater Development Committee
Canadian Figure Skating Association
April 18,1989