ICE THEATRE OF NEW YORK PREVIEWS NEW
DANCES AT SKY RINK AT CHELSEA PIERS

Ice Theatre of New York, the nation's premiere not-for-profit ice dancing ensemble, will preview two new works and one repertory piece at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 4:00 PM. The new pieces, commissioned by the New York State Council on the Arts, are choreographed by Ann Carlson and Elisa Monte, and will premiere at Ice Theatre's home season, October 3-6, 2000 at Sky Rink. Monte's piece, "The Draftsman's Contract," and Carlson's "Angel, Part II" will be presented along with "Heart," a dance by Joanna Mendl Shaw.

Ice Theatre of New York, under the direction of founder Moira North, is in residence at Chelsea Piers. Ensemble co-directors, five-time U.S. Ice Dance Champion Judy Blumberg and distinguished choreographer Doug Webster, will be performing with the Ice Theatre Ensemble.

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WHAT: Ice Theatre of New York Preview Performance
WHEN: Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 4:00 PM
WHERE: Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (enter at 23rd Street and the Hudson River)