Dance. Wellness. Development.
About ICE Studios
For over 15 years, ICE Studios has been transforming lives through the art of dance, creating a safe and inspiring space for youth and families.
Our Mission
To use dance as a vehicle for physical health, mental wellness, creative expression, and youth development empowering children and teens to build healthy habits, confidence, discipline, and real-world readiness.
Our Vision
A community where every young person has access to high-quality dance education and wellness programming regardless of their background.
OUR STORY
Rooted in Community, Driven by Purpose
ICE Studios was founded with a simple belief: dance can change lives. What started as a small community dance program has grown into a comprehensive youth development organization serving hundreds of young dancers each year.
Our programming goes beyond technique we integrate physical health, mental wellness, nutrition education, and life skills into everything we do. We're committed to creating pathways for our dancers to succeed both on and off the stage.
As a nonprofit organization, we're dedicated to making quality dance education accessible to all, offering scholarships and reduced tuition to families in need.
Passion
We believe in the transformative power of dance and artistic expression.
What We Believe
Our Core Values
Community
Building meaningful connections between families, mentors, and dancers.
Excellence
Pursuing the highest standards in dance education and youth development.
Authenticity
Celebrating cultural identity and individual expression through movement.
Leadership
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team brings decades of experience in dance, education, and youth development.
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.
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.
