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Figure skaters fete 40 years of ice on the Hudson

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:46 PM CST
 
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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers hosted a gala for the Ice Theater of New York on Mon., Oct. 26, to recognize those who have contributed to the world of figure skating.

ITNY, the nation’s premier ice dancing company, honored Olympian Paul Wylie and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at the event, which also featured performances to inaugurate the ensemble’s 2009-’10 anniversary season.

Founded in 1984, ITNY integrates contemporary dance, music and art into its figure skating performances. It was the first ice dance company to receive funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the state Council on the Arts and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Past ITNY honorees have included Olympians Nancy Kerrigan, Scott Hamilton, Dick Button and fashion designer Vera Wang.

The Sky Rink, formerly located on W. 33rd St. but now at Pier 61, has been offering ice access and programming for New York City’s skating community for four decades.






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