Build the Future
Our Goal: Raise $1.5 million to build a state-of-the-art performing arts facility from the ground up and expand ICE Studios’ programs, providing free resources and opportunities to underserved youth in Kansas City.
ICE Studios has always been a hub of creativity and empowerment for Kansas City’s youth. Now, we’re taking the next leap forward: building our very own 5,000-square-foot facility designed to support and inspire every child who walks through our doors.
With your support, we will provide free performing arts programs, healthy snacks, life skills training, and a safe space for kids in the urban core of Kansas City. Together, we can ensure no child misses the opportunity to dream, dance, and thrive.
What We're Building
Your donations will help us construct a 5,000-square-foot facility that includes:
Donate a Space to Help Dreams Take Center Stage!
Are you the proud owner of a 5,000 sq. ft. space (or larger) that could be transformed into a hub of creativity and inspiration? Join us in supporting the next generation of performers by donating your space to ICE Studios School of Dance!
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and empower youth through the art of dance, providing them with the tools to build confidence, discipline, and self-expression. With your help, we can continue making dreams come true and expanding opportunities for our talented students.
A donated space would allow us to:
• Offer more classes to meet our growing student demand.
• Create a safe, inspiring environment for young dancers to train and perform.
• Host community events and recitals to showcase their hard work and talent.
How You Can Help
If you have a space of 5,000 sq. ft. or larger that’s ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, we’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s a warehouse, studio, or open venue, your generosity can help us turn an empty space into a stage for creativity and growth.
Contact Us Today
📞 816-500-4140
Our students would be immensely grateful for your contribution to their journey, helping them to reach for the stars through the transformative power of dance. Together, let’s create a legacy of inspiration and opportunity!
Thank you for believing in our vision and becoming a part of something extraordinary.
Cost Breakdown
Nutritional Needs
• 150 kids weekly x $1.50/snack (avg) x 48 weeks (Sept–Aug) = $10,800/year
Snacks for recitals:
• 175 people (students + staff/volunteers) x $2/snack = $350 per recital x 2 recitals = $700/year
• Yearly Health/Nutrition Class: $2,000/year
• Snacks for Interns: $1,200/year
Staffing Needs
• Teacher Contracts: $40,000/year
• New Admin (Part-Time): $30,000/year
• Full-Time Director: $75,000/year
• Grant Writer (Part-Time Contract): $25,000/year
Facility Needs
• Current Rent: $24,000/year
• New Building Rent: $60,000/year
• Utilities Estimate: $12,000/year
No goods or services are provided for donations and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable under the law