ICE STUDIOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Empowering Youth Through Leadership & the Arts
At ICE Studios School of Dance, our Board of Directors plays a vital role in advancing our mission to build healthy, creative, and confident youth through dance and performing arts. The board helps guide our vision, support fundraising efforts, and connect us with opportunities that deepen our impact in the community.
ISSOD BOARD
Vice Chair of the Board at Ice Studios
Tara Alder
Tara is the Founder and Root Strategist of Rooted Giving. She brings a deep understanding of community-driven philanthropy and nonprofit growth. Goal driven and well-accomplished professional with 15 years of experience in the nonprofit field in Kansas City. Developed in all aspects of nonprofit management, including administrative, fundraising and development, staff management, volunteer management, program development, and expansion with a wide range of continued education in the field.
Offering fractional development services, strategic guidance, and hands-on support to help organizations with:
✔️ Development strategy and fundraising
✔️ Donor cultivation and stewardship
✔️ Campaign development
✔️ Grant strategy and writing
✔️ Executive coaching and board support
Sergeant-at-arms
Claude Hawkins
Claude Hawkins is a seasoned IT asset management professional with a proven track record of optimizing IT assets for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. He excels in the complete lifecycle management of assets, from procurement to retirement. Claude's expertise lies in developing strategies aligned with organizational goals, negotiating vendor contracts, and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements. He leverages data analysis and industry trends to make informed technology investment decisions. Claude's proficiency in asset management tools, strong communication skills, and commitment to continuous learning make him a valuable asset for enhancing IT infrastructure and driving organizational growth.
Secretary
Adrienne Story
Adrienne Story is an executive administrative assistant in Impact for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she provides executive-level administrative and project management support to the chief impact and strategy officer.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Story was an executive assistant and community engagement coordinator for WeCode KC. Her professional nonprofit sector experience includes supporting executives, customer service, community engagement, and client and project management. She is a part of the Solace Photography Board, an organization that serves families whose children are at the end of life or born still to give them an opportunity to commemorate their memory through photos.
Story earned her Associate in Arts degree in music therapy from Metropolitan Community College – Blue River in Independence.
Treasurer Needed – Join Our Board of Directors
ICE Studios School of Dance is seeking a committed and community-minded Treasurer to serve on our Board of Directors. This volunteer leadership role is essential in helping us maintain financial health and grow our mission of empowering youth through dance and the performing arts.
What We’re Looking For:
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Someone with a background in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping
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Strong organizational and communication skills
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A heart for youth, the arts, and community service
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Willingness to attend monthly board meetings and provide financial oversight
Role Overview:
The Treasurer will oversee financial reporting, collaborate with board members on budgeting and fundraising, and ensure transparency and accountability in our financial practices.
By joining the ICE Studios Board, you’ll help us expand opportunities for youth and strengthen our impact in Kansas City.
The bylaws of ICE Studios School of Dance outline the official rules that guide how our organization is governed. They define the structure, responsibilities, and procedures for our board of directors, including terms, meetings, voting rights, officer roles, and ethical standards. These bylaws help ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with our mission as a youth-focused nonprofit arts organization.
This document outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and commitments for serving on the ICE Studios School of Dance Board of Directors. It includes attendance requirements, ambassador duties, financial support options (monetary, in-kind, or service), and a signature section to confirm your one-year commitment.
Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.
Our Commitment
Board members serve a 1-year term (renewable) and agree to:
• Attend at least 4 out of 5 quarterly meetings
• (August, December, March, June, and the following August)
• Serve on a committee (e.g., fundraising, recital planning, volunteer support)
• Support at least four events or fundraisers throughout the year
• Actively promote ICE Studios as a community ambassador
• Make a personal annual investment (monetary, in-kind, or service trade)
ICE STUDIOS Program Events
Annual Events: Spring Recital-Summer Dance & Showcases-
ICE’s annual dance productions are part of our students dance education, and they show to the public the benefits achieved from their dance training.
Dance Classes-
ICE Studio School of Dance offer exceptional training in ballet, jazz, tap, Acrobatic/Tumbling, Gymnastics, Contemporary Dance and hip-hop classes. We have implemented a carefully structured progression of class levels based on age and developmental capabilities, including muscle development, strength and coordination, technique, and performance quality. Ages 3 to 18
Community Performances -
Community dance productions are part of our students dance education, and they show to the public the benefits achieved from their dance training. Students performing in our community events learn cooperation and stage presence, overcome shyness, and project and express their individual personality. 2017-2018 (50) youth, in 2019-2020 (77) youth showcasing their accomplishments @ ARTSKC Banquet 2020 (6 )youth, Kauffman Future Stages Virtual Show Banquet 2020 (50 youth), Drill Team competition halftime 2020 (6 )
Internship-
Student teaching assistants commit to helping the headteacher in the classroom throughout the dance season. They will work alongside the head teacher in instructing students, offering corrections and encouragement, learning choreography, and becoming an integral part of the class. Student Office Interns commit to helping the Administrator and Director of ICE STUDIOS during office hours, at the front desk, and at studio events. We are excited about this program in order to encourage and support our classes with the enthusiasm of students interested in the dynamics of becoming a good dance educator and are willing to volunteer their time in our work-study assisting/intern program.
Health and Nutrient program-
Free family fitness classes and free healthy snacks will be offered on-site, and nutritional lessons for all students will educate them on how to be healthy, which is required to succeed with a dance career.
Outreach program Afterschool Dance Programs-
Offering classes to youth ages 5 to 18 in an in-school or after-school setting. Classes for Our classes foster structured and supportive interactions with classmates, give practice in problem solving, and build academic as well as artistic skills. Additionally, the class highlights the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and positive group interactions through group and partner work. Students who participate in the dance program will have the opportunity to perform in an informal presentation showcasing the knowledge gained during the classes for their peers, teachers, family, and the greater community.
Competition Dance Team-
It is the mission of the Ice Studios Competitive and Recreational Dance Team to offer age-appropriate, healthy, and positive competitive/performance opportunities for dancers seeking personal and professional growth within the art and sport of dance.