COCA (Center of Creative Arts)

Regional Summer Intensive Auditions are next weekend and there are only a few spots left! Pre-registration is required so don't miss your chance to audition on Jan 16-17 for these amazing companies' summer dance intensives: The Big Muddy Dance Company Charlotte Ballet Joffrey Texas... Kentucky Ballet Theatre Nashville Ballet The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts Open Doors Dance Festival Peridance Center The Sarasota Ballet School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet Southeast Missouri State University Webster University's Department of Dance Learn more and register: https://www.cocastl.org/2021-rsia-dancer-information/

Are you a St. Louis-based actor looking to stay active in your craft this winter? Join our 6-week working session for professional actors just in time for audition season! January 11-February 22 take classes instructed by acting professionals either virtually or on-site in our brand new Catherine B. Berges Theatre and stunning new studios. Instructors include the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Artistic Team and The St. Louis Black Repertory Company founder Ron Himes. Register now for the full 6-week session or individual drop-in classes cocastl.org/winter-working-sessions-for-professional-actors

We are beyond excited to welcome Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company for a three-week residency at COCA! EVIDENCE will be rehearsing and performing their own pieces at COCA studios, including livestreaming a performance to The Association of Performing Arts Professionals in NYC from the Berges Stage, and working with our COCAdance Pre-Professional Division. Performances from EVIDENCE and collaborations with our PPD can be seen at our EVIDENCE’s Performance in April and... our TRIumphant dance showcase in May, both on sale soon. If you’d like to get a head start, you can buy a season pass to enjoy the many engagements in our Presents Season orders.cocastl.org/2511 This collaboration is one of many opportunities for our Pre-Professional Division students to work and train with professionals in the arts. Learn more about PPD cocastl.org/pre-professional-division

Our Winter/Spring semester begins January 8! Registration is still open. This semester, we're offering both in-person and virtual classes for all ages, disciplines, and experience levels. Find your place in the arts! https://www.cocastl.org/classguide/

There's still time to register for our FREE virtual Early Childhood sample class tomorrow at 4:30 pm! Get a taste of our Early Childhood curriculum before the Winter/Spring semester begins on January 8. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com//search/detail/19871

We love seeing so many of our students and #COCAfam enjoying all of our gorgeous new spaces this semester. Haven't been able to visit yet? We've got you: https://tour.cocastl.org/

Calling all aspring artists and storytellers! Our Art and Design classes offer something for all ages and disciplines: from cartooning and Manga to fashion and film. Browse the course guide and choose the class that will help bring your ideas to life: https://www.cocastl.org/classguide/?cmcats=art-design

Celebrate the fall season with us in our COCAcooks virtual class: Chili Cookoff THIS Saturday, NOV 14! Chefs ages 6+ (and their grown ups!) will simmer chili, create a toppings bar, plus bake cornbread and a treat. They'll also create a fall art piece. Don't forget: We provide you with the grocery box available at COCA for pick up the Friday before the workshop. ... Register here: https://www.cocastl.org/clas/virtual-chili-cook-off-ages-6/

Don't miss your chance to participate in our Fall exhibition Common Ground. Schedule a time now through NOV 15!

Hey...that guy looks familiar Congrats to our own Will Bonfiglio for the highlight, as well as #COCAfam members Adam Flores and Jacqueline Thompson!

#STLJobAlert: We are looking for Accompanists! This is a part-time position, where you would provide musical accompaniment for dance classes and other performance activities. Learn more and apply here: https://www.cocastl.org/career/accompanist/