South Grounds x HOUSE of BLVCK ICE
The South Grounds - Home of the Cold School of Thought
The South Grounds of the HOUSE of BLVCK ICE estate represents the heart of our educational division, the Cold School of Thought — where creativity, culture, and community collide. Designed as an immersive learning environment, this area cultivates street dance and street art education through (2) signature programs:
SNOWPACK ACADEMY - A movement-based course for youth ages 6-17, focused on the foundations, history, and performance of street dance culture.
COLD CANVAS CLUB - A creative development hub for artistic teens and young adults ages 13-25, offering design courses, mentorships, and project-based residencies in style, visual arts, and creative storytelling.
Nestled behind the estate like a creative backyard, the South Grounds are where the next generation of cultural architects are shaped — through rhythm, designs, and expression.
SNOWPACK ACADEMY
A transformative street dance education residency for K-12 learners
The Snowpack Academy is a youth educational course of the Cold School of Thought, offering a unique grade-adaptable ‘Intro to Street Dance’ Residency for schools, dance studios, after-school programs, and youth centers.
Rooted in authentic street dance culture, our mission is to develop both movement literacy and academic fluency, creating a dual path of creativity and classroom growth - all without the pressure to perform. Instead, students will participate in a Demonstration of Progress to celebrate their evolution.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
The Snowpack Academy is an introductory street dance curriculum designed for kindergarten through 12th grade. Rooted in the cultural foundations of freestyle dance, the program emphasizes movement as both a creative outlet and an educational tool. It’s adaptable for dance studios, after-school programs, schools, and community centers - and can be taught directly by our lead educator, licensed to institutions, or customized to fit other instructors and styles.
Each student enters the program as a beginner and progresses through a rank-based system that recognizes development in both dance and academic enrichment. Instead of a high-pressure performance, students participate in a progress demonstration to reflect on their growth.
This program not only strengthens street dance foundations but integrates learning through math (counts), vocabulary (cultural terms), science (body & energy), social-emotional expression, and creative storytelling — all while building confidence, rhythm, and self-awareness.
RESIDENCY OPTIONS
Choose your best-fit format:
Option 1: In-House Model
Taught by one of our in-house educators - professionally trained to deliver this course. best for high-impact pilot programs and media visibility.
Option 2: Institution Adaptation
We train educator using our adaptable guide and curriculum toolkit. This is ideal for schools, community centers, or after-school programs with existing arts faculty.
Learning Pillars:
Movement Literacy: From bounce to groove to full-bodied rhythm
Academic Fusion: Dance meets math, science, language arts, and history
Cultural Insights: Learn the roots and power of street styles
Creative Confidence: Expression and leadership through freestyle and peer connection
Option 3: Guest Artist Format
Bring in a local street dance educator to teach any specific genre (Krump, Dancehall, Breakin, Locking, etc.) using our Snowpack framework.
Option 4: Out-House Model
Perfect for districts or youth orgs looking to formally integrate this program into their yearly offerings, customized by grade level.
COLD CANVAS CLUB
JOIN THE CLUB. EMBRACE THE COLD
“EVERYTHING IS A CANVAS. EVERY CANVAS IS COLD”
At COLD CANVAS CLUB, we don’t limit creativity to traditional spaces. A canvas isn’t just stretched fabric anymore - it’s any surface, any medium, any moment waiting to be transformed. Walls, jackets, sneakers, denim, city streets, even movement itself - everything is a potential masterpiece in the hands of a skilled artist with vision.
What makes it cold is the style, precision, and craftsmanship that is brought to the transformation. COLD isn’t just temperature - it’s untouchable creativity, the kind that stands out, lasts, and leaves an impact. This motto defines who we are: a club of visionaries who see past the blankness and bring bold ideas to life. Whether painting, customizing, or designing, we take the ordinary and ICE it out into something iconic.
If you see the world as your canvas, you’re already in the club!
Mission: To develop emerging teen and young adult creatives through education, mentorship, artist campaigns, and apprenticeships in the fields of fashion, design, visual arts, and street culture.
Educational Branch: Cold- Fashioned - Intro to Street Art & Design
Who We Serve:
Teen Creatives (Ages 13-17)
Emerging Artists (Ages 18-24)
Early-Career Professionals
Underrepresented & Inner-City Youth
Community Partners & Educators
Cold-Fashioned: Intro to Street Art & Style
This dedicated cold series offers teens their first deep dive into the world of styling, blending fashion, freestyle drawing, and cultural remixing. Through the Cold-Fashioned course, students experiment with basic drawing elements, sneaker designing, logo drafting, and presentation - all grounded in the Cold School of Thought.
Goals
Promote visual literacy and entrepreneurship
Foster youth self-confidence and cultural expression
Teach real-world industry skills (design, branding, styling)
OPTION 1:
FULL-ACADEMIC YEAR
Total Duration: ~30 - 36 weeks
Frequency: 2 days per week (contractor-led)
Total Contact Hours:
Session Length: 60-90 minutes per session
Ideal Age Range: Grades 6-12
Class Type: After-school program, in-school elective, or studio residency
Yearly Calendar Sample (36 weeks)
Sept-Nov - Identity & Foundation: 10 weeks
Nov-Feb - Development & Execution: 12 weeks
Feb-May - Expression & Industry Readiness: 10 weeks
May - Final Event + Portfolio Review: 2 weeks
OPTION 2:
12-WEEK MINI COURSE
Total Duration: 12 weeks
Frequency: 2 days per week
Total Contact Hours: ~24 classes
Session Length: 60-90 minutes per session
Ideal Age Range: Grades 6-12
Class Type: After-school program, in-school elective, or studio residency
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1-2: Style Basics - Drawing & Design Foundation
Week 3-5: Sneaker Design & Style Perspective
Week 6-8: Tee & Logo Design + Branding Basics
Week 9-10: Bringing It Together
Week 11-12: Presentation + Celebration
COLD-FASHIONED STRUCTURE FORMAT
Each course builds on the last in 3 key phases:
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(Courses CF101, CF102, CF103)
Focus: Students begin discovering their personal aesthetic, creative identity, and visual communication.
Includes:
Style Basics: Drawing & Design Foundation
Sketching techniques
Body Proportions and garment basics
Color theory & texture play
Finding your visual voice
Sneaker Design & Style Perspective
Understanding audience & client needs
Sneaker painting & functions
Style storytelling through shoe design
T-Shirt & Logo Design + Brand Basics
Typography + icon-based design
Personal logo or monogram
Understanding streetwear language
Mini Project: Create a “Starter Style Pack” - includes a sketchbook, sneaker design draft, and logo-based tee design.
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(Courses CF104, CF105, CF106)
Focus: Students translate their ideas into wearable collections and editorial stories.
Includes:
Capsule Collection Building
Theme + colorway cohesion
3-5 piece mini-collection planning
Line sheet layout
Styling for Mood & Editorial Shoot Prep
Outfit building for environments
Moodboard development
Creative direction for photoshoots
Packaging & Style Delivery
Labels, tags, and care info
Presentation boxes, QR codes, artist messages
Final packaging of student-designed items
Mini Project: Curated editorial shoot and packaged capsule presentation.
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(Courses CF107 & CF108)
Focus: Students showcase their work in a real-world format - either in retail or runway.
Students are split into 2 groups based on interest or strength:
Group A: Visual Merchandising & Retail Design
Retail display techniques
Window + shelf design
In-store navigation
Retail setup for capsule collection
Group B: Fashion Show Setup + Showcase Production
Casting + choreography
Music & mood design
Set, lighting, and prop styling
Final walkthrough + public presentation
Final Project: Public Pop-Up Shop + Fashion Show Event (optional community showcase).
