Summer Registration
Office Hours
MON–FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM
SAT–SUN | CLOSED*
*OPEN SELECT SATURDAYS IN JUNE
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit 5682
St. Louis, MO
2017–2018 STUDENT DANCE
COMPANY AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS: AGES 14–21
FRI, AUG 11 | 4:00–6:00PM | 10017/10018
SAT, AUG 12 | 12:00–3:00PM |
10019/10020/10021
For Allegro and Adagio, COCA’s vocal
ensembles, students should prepare one
song and bring sheet music. An accompanist
will be provided. Allegro’s season runs
September–May.
CALLBACKS
SAT, AUG 12 | 3:00–5:00PM
A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz infuses
L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of
Oz with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and
soul music. This timeless tale of Dorothy’s
adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun,
family-friendly, modern musical and one of the
most popular shows of all time.
Performances are October 20–22, 2017 at COCA.
VOICE INTENSIVE I JUNE 5–9, 2017 | $330
Developed for vocalists preparing for high school, college theatre admission or professional
auditions, students will focus on technical skills such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone
production. Utilizing songs that represent a variety of musical theatre styles, they will also learn lyric
analysis, vocal expression and acting the song.
VOICE INTENSIVE II | JUNE 12–16, 2017 | $330
Designed for vocalists who have completed the COCA Voice Intensive and are interested in more
advanced strategies for preparing for high school, college theatre admission or professional
auditions, students will focus on technical skills such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone
production. Utilizing songs that represent a variety of musical theatre styles, they will also learn lyric
analysis, vocal expression and acting the song.
REGISTER FOR TWO ONE-WEEK INTENSIVES FOR JUST $610! CALL 314.561.4898 FOR DETAILS.
For specific application instructions, visit cocastl.org/teen-intensives. For questions about Acting, Design and Vocal
Intensives, contact Shawna Flanigan, Director of Arts Education, at [email protected]. For questions about the Ballet
and Contemporary Intensive, contact Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Co-Artistic Director of Dance, at [email protected].
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Summer Box Office Hours
TUE/THU | 2:00–6:00PM
SAT | 10:00AM–3:00PM
Summer (after June 5)
MON/WED | 7:30AM–9:00PM
TUE/THU | 7:30AM–7:00PM
FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM
SAT | 9:00AM–3:00PM
SUN | CLOSED
DESIGN INTENSIVE: PUPPETS & MASKS | JUNE 15–16, 2017 | $610 ***NEW THIS YEAR!***
Young artists will explore a range of puppet, mask and headpiece styles—from simple rod puppets
to large scale body puppets that require multiple operators. Meeting with the creative team for the
COCA production of Disney’s The Lion King JR., students will design their own creative solutions to
production concepts.
THE WIZ
THU, MAY 18 | Ages 11–18
4:00–7:00PM | 9348
BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE | JUNE 5–16, 2017 | $610
This dance intensive will focus on the traditional ballet curriculum, including technique classes, pointe and
men’s classes, as well as contemporary modern dance. Additional classes will diversify the training, with a
concentration on choreography and repertoire.
ACTING INTENSIVE: BUILDING BLOCKS OF A PROFESSION | JUNE 5–9, 2017 | $330
Developed for students interested in exploring various aspects of the profession, including increasing
technical skills in acting, voice/speech and theatrical movement but also on headshot considerations,
resume building, audition strategies suited to various settings, working with an agent, managing oncamera and voiceover assignments and better understanding the day-to-day life of a working actor.
COCADANCE
SUN, MAY 21 | Ages 10–13
12:30–2:30PM | 9351
SUN, MAY 21 | Ages 14–18
3:00–5:00PM | 9352
2017–2018 STUDENT VOCAL
COMPANY AUDITIONS
Talented teens will work with world-renowned teaching artists during these intensives in Washington
University’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Winter/Spring (before June 5)
MON–FRI | 9:00AM–9:00PM
SAT | 9:00AM–6:00PM
SUN | 11:00AM–6:00PM
Performances are June 23–24, 2017 at COCA.
JUN 6–17 | 9:00AM–4:00PM | Ages 14–18 | $330–$610 | APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 15, 2017!
BUILDING HOURS:
The African Savanna comes to life with Simba,
Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as
they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle...and
back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
COCA SUMMER TEEN ARTS INTENSIVES AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
BUILDING CLOSED: APR 16 | APR 28 | MAY 29 | JUL 4
AUDITIONS: AGES 11–14
FRI, MAY 5 | 4:00–6:00PM | 9377/9428
SAT, MAY 6 | 12:00–3:00PM | 9378/9429/9430
I ss u e 2017 -4 | Ma rch 2017
BALLET ECLECTICA
SAT, MAY 20 | Ages 10–13
12:30–2:30PM | 9349
SAT, MAY 20 | Ages 14–18
3:00–5:00PM | 9350
COCA Youth Musical
T he G ui de is p ub lis h ed f ou r t i m es e a ch y e ar.
HIP-HOP CREW
SUN, MAY 7 | Ages 10–13
12:30–2:30PM | 9354
SUN, MAY 7 | Ages 14–18
3:00–5:00PM | 9355
DISNEY’S THE LION KING, JR.
524 Trin ity Ave nue | St. Louis, MO 63130 314. 725 .655 5 | coca stl.org
Advance registration for all student dance
company auditions is required. Students
auditioning for more than one company (two
maximum) must register for and attend both.
Financial assistance is available for those who
qualify.
Enriching Lives and Building
Community Through the Arts
THE GUIDE
CLASSES
SUMMER
2017
CLASSES FOR ALL AGES!
7:30–8:55PM
REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 24
7:30–8:55PM
MODERN
ages
16+ *
Teen & Adult Beginner
JAZZ
ages
16+ *
Teen & Adult Beginner
7:30–8:55PM JAZZ ages 14+
Advanced
MONDAY
TUESDAY
9:30–10:55AM BALLET ages 16+ *
Teen & Adult Intermediate
4:30–5:25PM
Little Happy Feet
4:30–5:25PM
Ballet: K
4:30–5:55PM
4:30–5:55PM
EARLY CHILDHOOD
BALLET
ages
MODERN
ages
4 to 6
5 to 6
10 to 18
Intermediate 1 & 2
JAZZ
ages
ages
$205
10049
4:30–5:15PM
Shall We Dance?
$190
9904
4:30–5:55PM
Beginner 2 & 3
$190
9890
4:30–5:55PM
10 to 18
Intermediate 1
$205
9880
$205
9968
4:45–5:55PM
BALLET
$190
9879
$205
9928
7 to 12
Intermediate 3 & 4
5:00–5:55PM
4:30–6:25PM
11 to 18
Intermediate 2
$205
9878
5:15–6:00PM
5:00–5:55PM
HIP-HOP
$190
9943
6:30–7:25PM
BALLET
ages
8 to 10
ages
Beginner 1 (Older Students)
5:30–6:25PM
6 to 9
Beginner 1
$190
9980
5:30–6:25PM
BALLET
Beginner 3
$190
9873
6:00–6:55PM
6:00–7:25PM
TAP
ages
ages
HIP-HOP
8 to 11
6 to 7
ages
Beginner 1 (Younger Students)
MODERN
$205
9969
12 to 18
Intermediate 3 & 4
ages
$205
9887
6:00–7:25PM BALLET ages 14+
Advanced
6:00–7:55PM
6:30–7:25PM
$250
Adult Beginner Painting & Mixed Media9829
ART & DESIGN
TAP
ages
16+ *
Adult Beginner Improv
6:30–7:25PM
Cardio Ballet
6:30–7:25PM
Beginner 2
7:30–8:25PM
7:30–8:55PM
$190
10006
10 to 18
ages
Teen Beginner 1 & 2
6:30–7:25PM
7:00–7:55PM
THEATRE
FITNESS
BALLET
ages
ages
ages
HIP-HOP
$190
9821
18+ *
$140
9993
16+ *
$190
9871
7 to 9
ages
$190
9958
9 to 13
Intermediate 1
TAP
ages
16+ *
Adult Intermediate & Advanced
THEATRE
ages
Adult Beginner Acting
7:30–8:55PM
BALLET
ages
$205
9970
16+ *
Teen & Adult Advanced Beginner
BALLET
$205
9893
$205
9882
12 to 18
Intermediate 3 & 4
ages
8:00–8:55PM SOCIAL/CULTURAL
Salsa
$190
9985
$205
9822
18+ *
7:30–8:55PM MODERN ages 14+
Advanced
7:30–8:55PM
$190
9941
ages
18+ *
$140
9994
Visit cocastl.org/register for full descriptions.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
JAZZ
ages
BALLET
ages
24 to 36 mos.
$205
9926
7 to 12
ages
ages
9 to 14
Beginner 4
HIP-HOP
ages
6 to 7
Beginner 1 (Younger Students)
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ages
3 to 4
At the Ballet
THEATRE
ages
$190
9907
18+ *
Adult Int. & Adv. Spolin Improv
$190
9942
$190
9902
$190
9823
4:30–5:25PM
West African Dance
4:30–5:55PM
Intermediate 3 & 4
SOCIAL/CULTURAL
BALLET
ages
11 to 18
Intermediate 2
5:00–5:45PM
EARLY CHILDHOOD
5:00–5:55PM
BALLET
ages
12 to 18
$205
9881
ages
ages
4 to 6
Artist Explorer
Intermediate 1 & 2
HIP-HOP
$190
9831
$190
9982
9 to 18
ages
$190
9995
$205
9884
12 to 18
4:30–6:25PM
TAP
$190
9960
9 to 18
Intermediate 2
ages
5:00–5:55PM HIP-HOP ages 13+
Advanced
$190
9956
6:00–6:55PM
12 to 18
Intermediate Pointe
$190
9885
6:00–6:55PM
HIP-HOP
$190
9944
BALLET
ages
ages
8 to 10
Beginner 1 (Older Students)
6:00–7:25PM TAP ages 13 to 18
Advanced
$205
9984
6:00–7:25PM
$205
9927
JAZZ
ages
10 to 18
Intermediate 1 & 2
6:00–7:25PM BALLET ages 14+
Advanced
$205
9888
6:30–7:25PM
VOICE
$190
9840
6:30–7:25PM
BALLET
Beginner 1
7:00–7:55PM
Argentine Tango 1 †
7:30–8:25PM
ages
18+ *
Adult Beginner
ages
ages
11 to 18
Intermediate 3 & 4
* Indicates classes for Adults
$190
9869
6 to 8
SOCIAL/CULTURAL
TAP
11:00–11:55AM EARLY CHILDHOOD
Pre-Ballet 1
$205
9935
11:00–11:55AM JAZZ ages 6 to 8
Beginner 1
$190
9925
$205
9934
11:00–11:55AM BALLET ages 8 to 11
Beginner 3
$190
9874
7:30–8:55PM
BALLET ages 16+ *
$205
Teen & Adult Intermediate & Advanced 9894
8:00–8:55PM
Argentine Tango 2 †
SOCIAL/CULTURAL
ages
18+ *
$100
9992
THURSDAY
4:30–5:25PM
Ballet: K
4:30–5:25PM
Pre-Ballet 1
4:30–5:55PM
Intermediate 1
5:00–5:55PM
Beginner 2 & 3
BALLET
ages
$190
9891
5 to 6
EARLY CHILDHOOD
BALLET
TAP
ages
ages
ages
4 to 5
$190
9909
$205
9876
10 to 18
$190
9981
7 to 11
SATURDAY
WEDNESDAY
5:00–5:55PM
$205
9971
†
ages
18+ *
$100
9991
$190
9983
Indicates 8-week classes
9:00–9:45AM
9:00–9:45AM
11:00–11:55AM ART & DESIGN
Art Studio
ages
ages
4 to 5
8 to 10
$190
9910
$205
9889
12:00–12:55PM HIP-HOP ages 7 to 11
Beginner 2
$190
9947
12:00–12:55PM HIP-HOP ages 9 to 13
Intermediate 1
$190
9959
12:00–12:55PM MODERN ages 6 to 10
Beginner 1 & 2
$190
9967
ages
5 to 6
$190
9911
$205
12:00–1:25PM JAZZ ages 12 to 18
Musical Theatre Dance Intermediate 2 9933
12:00–1:25PM BALLET ages 16+ *
Teen & Adult Beginner
$205
9892
1:00–1:55PM
8 to 12
$190
9948
HIP-HOP
ages
Beginner 3
ONLINE
cocastl.org/register
BY MAIL
Print a form online and return with payment
(checks ONLY) to:
COCA, Attn: Registration
524 Trinity Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63130
$190
9837
11:30–12:55PM BALLET ages 14+
Advanced
12:00–12:55PM EARLY CHILDHOOD
Pre-Ballet 2
HOW TO REGISTER
Brock Seals, Kings Blues
SUMMER ARTS CAMPS
At COCA, we pride ourselves on offering some
of the most creative summer arts camps for kids
and teens. Our campers have the opportunity
to learn and experience new things, build their
skills and—most importantly—have fun! They’ll
find ways to express themselves in various
disciplines—through dance, drama, poetry,
sculpture, songwriting, videography and much,
much more.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ages
24 to 36 mos.
$190
9908
1:00–1:55PM
9 to 18
Intermediate 2
$190
9961
JUN 5–AUG 18 | Ages 3–18
University City and Creve Coeur
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ages
24 to 36 mos.
$190
9905
1:00–2:10PM
BALLET
Beginner 4
$190
9875
Visit cocastl.org to register.
$190
9870
1:30–2:55PM
Musical Theatre Dance Advanced
$190
9842
2:00–2:55PM
Teen & Adult Beginner
$190
9833
2:00–2:55PM HIP-HOP ages 13+
Advanced
Shall We Dance?
Jumpin’ Jazz
9:00–9:55AM
Beginner 1
9:00–9:55AM
Creative Drama
9:00–9:55AM
Art & Design Studio 1
9:00–9:55AM
Acting Beginner 3
BALLET
ages
THEATRE
6 to 8
ages
6 to 9
ART & DESIGN
THEATRE
ages
ages
6 to 9
9:00–10:25AM BALLET ages 12 to 18
Intermediate 3 & 4
$205
9883
9:00–10:25AM BALLET ages 10 to 18
Intermediate 1 & 2
$205
9877
10:00–10:55AM EARLY CHILDHOOD
Pre-Jazz
10:00–10:55AM EARLY CHILDHOOD
Dramatic Play
ages
3 to 4
$190
9903
ages
4 to 6
$190
9906
ages
4 to 6
$190
9845
10:00–10:55AM BALLET ages 7 to 9
Beginner 2
$190
9872
10:00–10:55AM ART & DESIGN ages 10 to 13
Art & Design Studio 2
$190
9835
10:00–11:25AM THEATRE ages 11 to 17
Acting for Musicals
$205
9826
10:30–11:25AM BALLET ages 12 to 18
Intermediate Pointe
$190
9886
$205
10:30–11:55AM JAZZ ages 11 to 18
Musical Theatre Dance Intermediate 1 9932
11:00–11:55AM EARLY CHILDHOOD
Singing Stars
JAZZ
ages
ages
ages
HIP-HOP
9 to 14
13 to 18
ages
16+ *
ages
4 to 6
$190
9847
IN THE MILLSTONE GALLERY
NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES
HARLEM RENAISSANCE:
CONTEMPORARY RESPONSE
MAR 24–MAY 14, 2017
ARTIST EXPLORER
This juried and invitational visual art exhibition
features works by Emerging or Young Artists
inspired by artists associated with the Harlem
Renaissance (1918–1937), a theme that will also
be explored through the performing arts in
COCA’s production of Uptown April 7–9, 2017.
JUMPIN’ JAZZ
AIGA ANNUAL DESIGN SHOWCASE 2017
JUN 2–25, 2017
COCA welcomes this annual showcase of
award-winning regional design representing the
best work across disciplines.
WED, JUN 7–AUG 16 | 5:00–5:45PM | 9831
$190 | AGES 4 TO 6
SAT, JUN 10–AUG 19 | 9:00–9:45AM | 9905
$190 | AGES 24 TO 36 MOS.
DRAMATIC PLAY
SAT, JUN 10–AUG 19 | 10:00–10:55AM | 9845
$190 | AGES 4 TO 6
SINGING STARS
SAT, JUN 10–AUG 19 | 11:00–11:55AM | 9847
$190 | AGES 4 TO 6
$190
9955
DANCE PLACEMENT CLASSES
$190
9957
TUE, MAY 16 & WED, MAY 17 | COCA
COCA will be implementing Dance Placement
Classes for Intermediate through Advanced
Levels for the Fall 2017 semester. New
and existing students should pre-register for
Placement Classes online at cocastl.org or visit
the COCA Registration Office.
COCA Summer Musical
COCA CLASS PASS
$20 per class
For professional performing artists and college
students ONLY, the COCA Class Pass allows users
to “drop in” to Intermediate and Advanced level
classes at their convenience, regardless of their
busy rehearsal and performance schedules. COCA
Class Passes can be purchased online or in person
at the Registration Office. Subject to availability.
FRI, JULY 21, 2017 | 7:00PM
SAT, JUL 22, 2017 | 1:00 & 5:00PM
SUN, JUL 23, 2017 | 1:00 & 5:00PM
A classic story of a young woman and a prince
trapped under an enchantress’ spell, which only
needs the power of love to break.
PRESENTED BY
MARY STRAUSS
Tickets available at cocastl.org.
TASTE OF COCA: FAMILY STYLE
FASHION MASTER CLASS:
LIZ GIARDINA
SAT, AUG 26 | 10:00AM–2:00PM | FREE
SAT, AUG 5 | 10:00AM–2:00PM | 10047
Join COCA staff and families to learn about all
the ways you can take a “bite” out of COCA’s
offerings! We’ll be offering sampler dance,
theatre, circus and visual art classes for kids
and adults, and a chance to get in behind
the scenes with the family theatre for which
COCA is known!
AGES 14–18 | $50
Taste of COCA is hosted by the COCA Associate Board.
Registration Opens June 1! cocastl.org/familystyle.
Winter/Spring (before June 5)
MON–FRI | 9:00AM–6:00PM
Summer (after June 5)
MON–FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM
Open select Saturdays: JUN 3 | JUN 10 |
JUN 17 | JUN 24 | 9:00AM–3:00PM
Visit cocastl.org/register for full descriptions
of all programs.
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNTS
Students registering for three or more fullsemester classes are eligible for a discount
applied per person, per semester.
3–4 classes: $45 off those classes
5 classes or more: $75 off those classes
RETURNED PAYMENT POLICY
It is COCA’s policy to charge a $25 fee for any
returned payments (checks or credit cards).
Those whose payments are returned may lose
the privilege to pay via check, credit card and
payment plan.
Questions or concerns?
Contact the COCA Registration Office at
314.561.4898 or [email protected].
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
IN PERSON
Visit COCA’s Registration Office during
office hours:
PAYMENT PLANS
A 25% down payment, registration fee
and $10 processing fee are required upon
registration. Your credit card or checking
account will automatically be billed in equal
payments on June, July and August 15 for
remaining balance.
$205
9931
$190
9824
9 to 13
10:00–10:45AM EARLY CHILDHOOD
At the Ballet
HIP-HOP
©Disney
SUMMER CLASSES MEET JUNE 5–AUGUST 19
St. Louis native Liz Giardina, COCA alumna
and Vice President of Design for Proenza
Schouler, will inspire future fashion designers
with a focus on creativity. Utilizing illustration,
mixed media collage and draping, students
will explore their fashion ideas while learning
more about the fashion profession.
WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS
Tuition fees will be refunded, less a $25
processing fee per class, if a withdrawal form
is submitted (available at COCA or online) by
June 4. Registration fees are non-refundable.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event that a class does not reach the
minimum enrollment, COCA reserves the right
to cancel. If no alternative class can be agreed
upon, COCA will refund tuition in full, less the
non-refundable registration fee.
To view all COCA Registration Policies,
visit cocastl.org.
An ACCPAS and NASD Accredited School.