named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Benefit Gala
Fundraising performance event honoring accomplished figures in the ice dance world, featuring the ITNY ensemble and guest artists
City Skate Concert Series
Free public performances by the ITNY professional ensemble, guest artists, and youth apprentices at seasonal rinks across New York City, including Bryant Park, Wollman Rink, and Rockefeller Center
Fall Frolic Performance & Fundraiser
Annual fall event featuring performances and the presentation of the Will Sears Award to a skater recognized for perseverance and passion in the sport
Junior Ensemble
Training and performance program for aspiring young ice dance artists, providing mentorship and stage experience as part of ITNY’s educational outreach
Master Edge Classes
On-ice training classes for skating professionals and enthusiasts taught by ITNY ensemble members at Sky Rink and Bryant Park, focusing on edge work and artistic skating technique
New Works and Young Artist Series (NWYAS)
Arts education program for NYC public school students featuring live performances and free skating clinics that introduce the integration of athleticism and artistry in ice dance
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Figure Skating Instruction and Development 3 activities
- Delivering educational outreach programs for NYC public school studentsOffers free educational and community outreach programs that introduce K–8 public school children in New York City to ice dancing and figure skating through live performances and hands-on skating clinics. The New Works and Young Artists Series provides free concerts and instruction at locations such as Riverbank State Park, Prospect Park, and City Ice Pavilion, serving approximately 1,000 students annually.
- Offering regular skating technique and performance classes for artistsProvides approximately 30 weekly Master Edge Classes each year during the fall, winter, and spring seasons for skating artists focused on technical and performance skills. These classes are part of ongoing professional development offerings for performers engaged in the organization’s programming.
- Operating training and development programs for emerging skatersRuns an apprentice program and Junior Ensemble initiative that train young skaters in performance skating, ensemble movement, musicality, artistic impression, and choreographic creativity through residencies, repertory study, collaborations with choreographers, and public performances. Also conducts Artistic Program Workshops to support skaters’ artistic development.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Conducting artist residencies and creating new works in communities across New York StateLeads artist residencies lasting up to three weeks in communities throughout New York State, during which the ensemble develops and presents new works, performs publicly, and delivers workshops for local skaters, expanding access to ice dance as a performing art.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Producing original ice dance performances and maintaining a professional ensembleCreates and advances ice dance as a performing art through the production of original works, including full-length shows like Dance Visions On Ice and holiday performances, presented at venues across New York and beyond. The organization commissions choreographers from dance and skating fields and maintains a professional ensemble that performs repertory pieces with full production elements such as lighting, sound, and special effects.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Providing public ice skating performances and events at community venuesPresents dozens of free public ice dance performances annually at high-visibility locations including Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Central Park, Brookfield Place, Governors Island, and Chelsea Piers. These include seasonal events such as fall and winter neighborhood rink performances and a winter holiday celebration featuring guest artists.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing technical and casting services for ice-based productionsOffers technical expertise for installing portable synthetic and real ice stages—achievable within one hour and 36 hours respectively—and provides production documentation for theater installations. Also supplies casting services for ice performances, commercials, and custom shows produced for festivals, theme parks, malls, and private events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$705K
Contributions & grants$409K58%
Program service revenue$92K13%
Investment income$42K6%
Other revenue$162K
expenses
Total expenses$629K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$280K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$762K
Cash$673K
Investments$11K
Liabilities$81K
Net assets$681K
Liquid reserves13.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIRINA RIBBENS | Executive Direc | 40 | $68K |
| MOIRA NORTH | Director/Founde | 40 | $68K |
board members · 13
- ALICIA HALL MORAN — Trustee
- BETTY WASSERMAN — VICE CHAIR
- CARA ERDHEIM KILGALLEN — Trustee
- CRAIG CHICHY — Treasurer
- DAVID MELLINS — Trustee
- DOUG HAW — Trustee
- EMILY HUGHES — Trustee
- JESSICA BETTS DREYFUSS — Trustee
- KRISTIN EAGAN — Trustee
- LISA RENDA — Secretary
- MARY GAILLARD — Trustee
- VICTORIA GALLO — Trustee
- WILLIAM J CANDEE IV — CHAIR
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Art on Ice Partner — Performance collaboration; ITNY performers Danil Berdnikov and Liz Schmidt have performed in Switzerland with Art on Ice.
- Byron Allen Partner — Recipient of the 2026 Arts & Business Award, recognized for bridging arts and business leadership.
- Canadian Figure Skating Association Partner — Collaborated with Ice Theatre of New York on an Artistic Program Workshop.
- Charity Navigator Network — Rated by Charity Navigator with a Four-Star Rating.
- Chelsea Piers Partner — Jessica Betts Dreyfuss is First Vice President and COO at Chelsea Piers and chairs the Chelsea Piers Foundation.
- Chelsea Piers Partner — Programming site for the New Works and Young Artists Series.
- Cirque du Soleil Partner — Shared performer pipeline; ITNY performers Joe Johnson and Karina Manta previously toured with Cirque du Soleil.
- Columbia University Partner — David Mellins received his PhD from and has taught at Columbia University; Moira North has connections through commissioning choreographers and artistic development.
- Concept Artists Partner — Agent representing Ice Theatre of New York for non-ticketed events.
- Dollywood Partner — Presented Ice Theatre of New York in its holiday production "Christmas on Ice" in 2011.
- Dr. Tenley Albright Partner — 2026 Benefit Gala Co-Chair, contributing leadership and support to the organization’s annual gala.
- Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea Partner — Recognized with the Will Sears Award at the Fall Frolic performance and fundraiser in 2026.
- Frost School of Music Partner — Alicia Hall Moran was named Inaugural Chamber Music Artist in Residence at the Frost School of Music in 2021.
- GuideStar Network — Profile listed on GuideStar, indicating transparency and public reporting.
- Harmony on Ice Partner — Collaborates with Ice Theatre of New York on Edge Class Clinics and workshops.
- Harvard University Partner — Collaboration through Kristin Egan serving as Thesis Advisor for Harvard’s Executive Real Estate Program and founding a fellowship for public and nonprofit sector executives.
- Hostos Lincoln Academy Partner — Public school participating in the New Works and Young Artists Series.
- Ice Dance International Partner — Shared performer affiliation; Karina Manta has been a company member since 2021.
- Ice Theatre of New York Network — Non-profit organization based in New York City advancing ice dance as a performing art
- Improv Everywhere Partner — Collaborated on a project that received over four million views on YouTube.
- Kolton Krouse Partner — Collaborated on a commissioned work for the Tree Lighting at Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park.
- LaJuné McMillian Partner — Collaborated on a project involving live motion capture and video manipulation.
- Le Patin Libre Partner — Collaborative relationship where ITNY performers also engage with Le Patin Libre, a contemporary skating company.
- Lefrak Center at Lakeside Partner — Programming site for the New Works and Young Artists Series in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
- MAC Cosmetics Partner — Provides makeup for Ice Theatre of New York performances.
- Nathan Chen Partner — 2026 Honoree at the Benefit Gala, recognized for contributions to the arts and skating.
- P.S. 140- Nathan Straus Partner — Public school participating in the New Works and Young Artists Series.
- P.S. 307 Partner — Public school participating in the New Works and Young Artists Series.
- P.S. 92 Adrian Hegeman Elementary School Partner — Public school participating in the New Works and Young Artists Series.
- Riverbank State Park Partner — Hosts the New Works and Young Artists Series performances and skating clinics in Harlem.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Integration to Elevate Ice Skatingmethodology: interdisciplinary_artistic_integrationBy commissioning choreographers and artists from dance, visual art, and fashion disciplines to create works for ice, ICE THEATRE OF NEW YORK expands the artistic boundaries of figure skating and positions it within contemporary culture, because cross-disciplinary collaboration fosters innovation and elevates public perception of skating as a serious performing art.
- Performing Art Pedagogy and Training Modelmethodology: performing_art_pedagogyBy using a dance-class-inspired teaching format emphasizing edge mastery and spatial sensitivity, the organization integrates athleticism and artistry in skater development, because this pedagogical approach cultivates expressive, ensemble-capable performers aligned with theatrical ice performance values.
- Youth and Community Engagement Through Accessible Arts Educationmethodology: youth_and_community_engagementBy offering free performances, clinics, and outreach programs in schools and neighborhood rinks, the organization builds new audiences and nurtures future participants, because accessible, education-integrated programming fosters early connection to ice dance as an art form and promotes inclusivity.