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MISSION

As a performing arts dance studio, we exist to teach the youth and help them build a healthy lifestyle in a positive and creative environment.

ABOUT ICE STUDIOS 

ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE has inspired over 1,000 youths to live well through a creative dance program. The program started with 1 teacher and 11 students and has grown to serve up to 200 students along with 3 interns and 5 dance instructors. With our program, we have helped students build self-esteem, encourage positive body image through physical activity along with health and nutrition education. We are a growing studio that “Changes Lives through the Art of Dance”.

 

ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE engages youth ages 2.5 to 18 in a year-long dance program that will teach them various forms of professional dance and living a healthy lifestyle. Each year ICE STUDIOS teaches parents and families awareness about healthy eating, exercise, and how to support their children by encouraging dedication to dance.

 

ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE students complete the yearly program with an exciting, themed dance recital to showcase their progress, dedication, and hard work. The dance recital has an attendance of over 1,000 family, friends, and community supporters to inspire the students.

 

ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE spends over 100 hours each month creating a legacy to make a major difference in helping our youths become healthy stewards of society. Our dance program provides a positive outlet to explore the discipline of dance, and have positive self-images in a creative dance space.

WHO WE ARE

ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE Is a nonprofit dance studio that offers professional dance classes to students of different ages and physical abilities with an emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle through exercise and proper nutrition.

 

ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE was inspired in 2008 through the success and creative talents of Isha Williams better known as “Ms. Ice”. As the program coordinator and choreographer of the various school and community programs (KCMSD/Afterschool), dance showcases and parent involvement in the urban core, which lead Ms. Ice to create her own dance studio. 

VISIO​N

Our Vision at ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE is to provide a creative space using dance, theatre, and physical fitness with inspired themes music and curriculum. We strive to condition the bodies and minds of young people to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle.


OUR  TEAM

Isha "ICE" Williams

Founder/Artistic Director/Dance Teacher

Isha C. Williams is better known as “Ms. Ice” is one of the most talented and creative choreographers/dancers/ in Kansas City, MO. Her training in performing arts began when she was only five years old in St. Louis, MO at a small dance studio called “Pledge Wren Green School of Dance”. Even though she began her career and experiences of dancing in St. Louis it continues today into the streets of Kansas City, MO.

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Ms. Ice has over 20 years of experience in dance. Some of her dance specialties are Praise Dance (liturgical dance), Hip Hop, Tap, African Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Step. Some of the organizations that she has worked for are Chameleon Youth Arts, Theatre of Imagination, City in Motion Dance Studio, Tajazz School of Dance, Providence School of the Arts, Association of Black Collegians Dance Company, Warrensburg, MO, University of Missouri Jackson County 4-H, and Kacico Dance Company.

Dancing has really changed her life in a positive way. Her ability to dance over the years has made her the great instructor/dancer that she is today. Dancing has always been a way of life for Ms. Ice because she loves using her gifts to help others.

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Jaida Terrell

Kids Ballet/Tap - Ages 4 to 6
Kids Hip-Hop- Ages 5 to 7
Ballet/Tap Dance Fusion - Ages 9+
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AuJanai Hawkins

Level I Contemporary/Jazz
Contemporary/jazz class Level II/III
Mini Ballet/Tap
Mini Hip Hop Jazz Level I 
Contemporary Jazz Comp. Coach
Musical theater Assistant
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DANCE TEACHER/COMP. TEAM COACH

Devon Anthony 

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Kids Ballet/Tap - Ages 4 to 6
Kids Hip-Hop- Ages 5 to 7
Ballet/Tap Dance Fusion - Ages 9+
Hip-Hop Jr Level - Ages 9 to 11 (recreational)
Hip-Hop III- Ages 12 to 17
Tumbling Class Level I
Tumbling II
Tumbling Level III+
Musical Theater- I Comp Team Assistant

Tori Wyatt

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Sahara Hawkins

Anaja Arthur

Mini Ballet/ Tap
Mini Hip Hop Jazz Level I AGES
MINI TUMBLING
Hip-Hop/Jazz II- Ages 8+
Admin/ Barre Beatz Instructor

Board Members:

President Isha Williams

Secretary/Treasurer: Vikki Friends

Vice- Chair SophiaFlowers

Secretary Alexander Foster

Board Member Wendy Houpe

Board Member Claude Hawkins

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