On October 7, 2004, HAI co-sponsored with NYC Councilman Leroy Comrie a special performance of Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre at York College in Queens, NY. Public advocate Betsy Gotbaum joined Councilman Comrie in introductory remarks. Over 600 attended, including many members of HAI’s Tickets To Go program. Above: the ensemble performing Wien, an abstract dance piece set to the music of Ravel's La Valse. “Wien depicts European society between the World Wars, whose apparent civility barely conceals the infernal whirlwind which will drive society to its own destruction.” Photo: Lynn Padwe.