Cold As Ice, and Twice as Nice
Pictured: Nicole Miller, Michel Mercure
As you saw on my previous post, the Ice Theatre of New York’s 2012 Fall Gala took place this past Monday. It was a charming evening hosted by the founder of the company, Moira North, benefiting Richard “Mr. Debonair” Dwyer of Ice Follies and Ice Capades fame.Festivities included a performance featuring Mr. Debonair himself, and his “Dwyer Girls” – former World Champion and Olympian Tai Babilonia, former Olympic Champion Dorothy Hamill, former World Champion Linda Fratianne, former Olympian Jojo Starbuck all dressed in Nicole Miller.
John and Sinead Kerr
The Company performed pieces from its repertory, including works from NYC dance choreographers and Artistic Director Douglas Webster. Ryan Bradley, the 2011 US Men’s Champion, was the guest performer and some of the performers included World Team Members Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre, and 7-Time British Champions and Olympians Sinead & John Kerr. Dick Button was Honorary Chairman and Co-Chairs included Natalie Carey, Aja Zanova and Tom Collins; attendees included Joan Erdheim, the new Chairman of the Board, former Olympic Champion Sarah Hughes and family, John MacColl, Debbie Gordon recipient of the Ice Angel award, Michel Mercure, Brigitte Altenhaus, Charles Pavarini III, Randall Tarasuk, Nadine Ahmed, Donna and Andrew Ryan. More pictures of the evening can be found on our Facebook Page.
Dorothy Hamill, Charles Pavarini III
Michel Mercure, Moira North ( Founder of Ice Theatre New York ), Richard Dwyer
Emily Hughes, Sarah Hughes, Rebecca Hughes
Images courtesy of Kenny Jacobson
