Ice Theatre of New York's Celebratory Performance and Benefit Gala October 27, 2008

The Ice Theatre of New York, the nations premier ice dancing ensemble, propels its new season with its inaugural performance and benefit gala. The festivities include a program including: Appalachian Waltz, a first ever collaboration by modern dance choreographer JoAnna Mendl Shaw and ice choreographer, Douglas Webster; Low Duet by innovative, contemporary choreographer Susan Marshall; and a restaging of an excerpt from Footloose on Ice originally starring Nancy Kerrigan and now featuring Ice Theatre ensemble (program subject to change). The performance will take place at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink. Followed by cocktails and dinner, the evening honors two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan and emceeing the nights festivities will be her fellow Olympian Paul Wylie. The benefit will also recognize Ice Theatres board member, Joan Erdheim, for her contributions as a tireless volunteer for both Ice Theatre and Manhattans arts world. Ticket sales support Ice Theatres New Works and Young Artists, an outreach program for public school children in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, as well as Ice Theatres 2008-2009 performance season.

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