Check Out What's Coming Up at COCA

Check out what's coming up at COCA!

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May 23

Spring to Dance Master Class: Flamenco

Learn from the best with this Master Class in Flamenco. Offered as part of Dance St. Louis' Spring to Dance 2015. The master class is May 23 from 12:30-1:55pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $20. Call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.

June 1 - June 12

COCA 2015 Summer Teen Arts Intensives at Washington University Ballet, Commercial Hip-Hop, Theatre Design, Voice, Acting

Teens ages 14 to 18 will work with professional teaching artists during two-week intensives for ballet, commercial hip-hop, theatre design, and one-week intensives for voice and acting at Washington University in St. Louis. The Ballet Intensive is led by Michael Uthoff, Executive Artistic Director of Dance St. Louis. The Commercial Hip-Hop Intensive is led by Anthony "Redd" Williams, Artistic Director of COCA Hip-Hop Crew and COCA's Hip-Hop Coordinator. The Theatre Design Intensive is led by Sean M. Savoie, Lighting Designer/Production Manager/Design Coordinator at Washington University in St. Louis. The Voice Intensive is co-led by Michael Beatty, who recently wowed audiences at COCA's The Little Prince and is an NYC-based performer and teacher, and Philip A. Woodmore, Artistic Director of Allegro and COCA's Voice Coordinator. The Acting Intensive is co-led by Pete Winfrey, professional actor, and Greg Cuellar, professional actor and MFA Candidate at Columbia University. The intensives meet Monday, June 1-Friday, June 12 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Washington University Mallinckrodt Center, 6445 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $480. Call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.

June 1 - August 14

COCA 2015 Summer Arts Camps

COCA Summer Arts Camps for ages 3 to 18 feature a multitude of options for exploring theatre, dance, music, visual arts, culinary arts and more. Multidisciplinary themed camps allow kids and teens the opportunity to combine activities in several areas. Camps are available in one-week sessions, with morning, afternoon and full-day options. Before and After Care available; additional fees apply. Camps meet Monday, June 1-Friday, August 14, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO, and Whitfield School, 175 S Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO. Call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA 2015 Summer Arts Camps are presented by Mercy Kids.

June 1 - August 15

COCA 2015 Summer Arts Classes

COCA offers child, teen and adult classes in Art and Design, Early Childhood, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Social and Cultural Dance, Fitness, Theatre, and Voice and Music. Multi-class discounts and payment plans available. 2015 Summer Arts Classes Meet Monday, June 1-Friday, August 15, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.

June 5 - August 28

COCA Gallery Exhibition: Jenny Murphy: GOODS

GOODS is Jenny Murphy's new exploration in consumption, or more aptly, anti-consumption. This site- specific installation encourages viewers to look at common household items through a radical lens in which they are the designer, creator, and consumer. After founding the non-profit Perennial in 2011, Murphy embarked on a mission to empower people to live resourcefully and sustainably by teaching them the skills to transform discarded items into valued and cherished resources. Now, in a new investigation of small economies and the ever-present big-box store, Murphy invites viewers to step into GOODS to rethink, reuse, and go shopping. The opening reception is Friday, June 5, from 6:00-8:00pm in the Millstone Gallery at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Friday, August 28. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.

Presented by the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, with additional support provided by The Millstone Foundation and Missouri Arts Council.

June 26 - 27

COCA Summer Musical: BRING IT ON

Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, Bring It On takes audiences on a high-flying journey filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness, while wowing them with dynamic dancing and high-level cheer stunts. This COCA Theatre Company production is directed by Joel P.E. King, with musical direction by Phil Woodmore, choreography by Christopher Page, and cheerleading coordination by Amy Lovelady. Performances are on Friday, June 26, at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 27, at 2:00pm and 7:00pm at Washington University's Edison Theatre. Tickets are $16. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. Bring It On is presented by Mary Strauss sponsored by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation. Contains adult language and content and is recommended for audiences ages 12 and up. #COCABringItOn

Bring It On is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone 212.541.4694. Fax 212.397.4684. www.MTIshows.com

July 27 - July 29

COCAedu 2015 Summer Institute for Arts Integration

The 2015 COCAedu Summer Institute for Arts Integration will provide educators with strategies on how to use the arts to connect curricular areas, meet common core standards, increase student engagement, deepen student comprehension, and identify alternative assessment opportunities. Workshops are designed to let participants explore quality arts integration, and give them the tools and strategies to feel confident using the arts across a variety of content areas. In addition, this year will have an intensive track devoted to early childhood. Featuring workshops by Sean Layne, Melanie Ricks, Randy Barron and Kassie Misiewicz who are arts integration experts and coaches with the Kennedy Center in Washington,

D.C. The institute is Monday, July 27-Wednesday, July 29, from 8:30am-4:30pm at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO. For more information, contact Mark Cross, Director of Interchange, at 314-561-4888 or mail mcross@cocastl.org. COCAedu 2015 Summer Institute for Arts Integration is sponsored by Peabody Energy, Missouri Arts Council, and the Regional Arts Commission.

July 27

Taste of COCA: Hip-Hop Deconstructed

Taste of COCA events are bite-sized, adult events to provide an opportunity to sample the arts at COCA. Each TOC includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a creative arts experience, and time to socialize afterwards, all in 90 minutes! Try your hand at hip-hop with a special class from instructor Tramon Richards and a little help from our Talent Identified Program students in anticipation of the COCA World Premiere of wUNDERland, an original hip-hop production from Anthony "Redd" Williams. For ages 21 and up. The event is Thursday, May 21, from 6:00-7:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Free for COCA Annual Fund donors of $100 or more or $20 per person. Call Sophia Garner at 314.561.4872 or visit www.cocastl.org/annualfund for more information. Taste of COCA events are hosted by the COCA Associate Board.

July 31

COCA Youth Summer Musical: Disney's Peter Pan Jr.

Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie's enchanting tale, this classic musical tells the story of the boy who wouldn't grow up. Directed by Libby Salvia with musical direction by Stephen Eros. The performance is Friday, July 31 at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $6-8. Call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.

Disney's Peter Pan Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone 212.541.4694. Fax 212.397.4684. www.MTIshows.com

August 22

Taste of COCA: Family Style

Join COCA staff and families to learn about all the ways you can take a bite out of COCA's offerings but haven't had the chance to try yet! We'll be offering "sampler" classes for kids and adults in the realms of dance, theatre, circus, visual art and a chance to get in behind-the-scenes with the family theatre for which COCA is known. All while devouring a delicious pancake breakfast! This event is hosted by the COCA Associate Board and will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 9:00am-12:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $5-10. Call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.

October 2-11

COCA Presents 2015-2016: wUNDERland

Fall down the rabbit hole with this original dance production, created and choreographed by Anthony "Redd" Williams, that puts a hip-hop spin on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Valiant Alex has lost control of his dream world wUNDERland to the Red King, who has turned the world completely dark and imprisoned everyone under his evil rule. In order for Alex to restore wUNDERland to the beautiful place it once was, he will have to travel back to this mythical land and claim his rightful place as the creator and king of the land, with the help of a larger-than-life Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and many more whimsical characters. Experience this classic upside-down fantasy world through a whole new lens with dazzling costumes, visual effects, contemporary music and cutting-edge hip-hop choreography. Just as hip-hOZ did before it, the original story of wUNDERland is sure to excite and electrify viewers.

Anthony "Redd" Williams is the Artistic Director of the COCA Hip-Hop Crew and Dance Coordinator of COCA's Hip-Hop program. He has performed on tours, in music videos and in television commercials for some of hip-hop's biggest recording artists including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.

Season subscriptions are now on sale. Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, August 26. Performances are Friday, October 2 & 9 at 7:00pm; Saturday, October 3 & 10 at 5:00pm; Sunday, October 4 & 11 at 1:00pm & 4:00pm in COCA's Founders' Theatre, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Tickets cost $16-20. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. #COCAPresents #wUNDERland

November 14-15

COCA Presents 2015-2016: Superman 2050

From Chicago theatre company Theatre Unspeakable

Epic story, pocket-sized proportions-seven actors share one tiny platform (just 3-by-7 feet of space!) and upon it an original Superman tale unfolds. Set in a fictional 2050 Metropolis with a remarkable resemblance to Chicago, this Theatre Unspeakable production highlights imaginative, resourceful cast members who use only their bodies and voices to create every prop, scene, sound effect and character in a battle between Superman and Lex Luthor. Season subscriptions on sale now. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 26. Performances are Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 & 5:00pm and Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 & 4:00pm in COCA's Founders' Theatre, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Tickets cost $14-18. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. #COCAPresents

December 11-13

COCA Presents 2015-2016: The Little Dancer: Moved by the Masters

The COCA holiday tradition returns! COCA's Ballet Eclectica presents the tale of Degas' famous statuette that comes to life and finds herself dancing through various works of art. This year, be inspired by the great works of the consummate masters-from choreographers, to painters, to composers. Season subscriptions are now on sale, single tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 26. Performances are Friday, December 11 at 7:00pm, Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 & 5:00pm, and Sunday, December 13 at 1:00pm in COCA's Founders' Theatre, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Tickets cost $14-18. The Little Dancer is graciously supported by Mary Strauss. #COCAPresents #COCALittleDancer

2016

January 9-10

COCA Presents 2015-2016: Perpetual Motion

The new year kicks off with a fast-paced dance concert that will have audiences grooving. Following in the popular traditions of "In the Loop," the talented members of COCAdance and COCA Hip-Hop Crew present a mix of cutting-edge hip-hop and contemporary dance across a broad range of styles.

Performances are Saturday, January 9 at 2:00 & 5:00pm, and Sunday, January 10 at 1:00 & 4:00pm in COCA's Founders' Theatre, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Season subscriptions are on sale now.

Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 26. Tickets cost $14-18. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors.

#COCAPresents

February 5-6

COCA Presents 2015-2016: Continuing the Legacy

This incredibly moving performances uses dance, music and vivid photography as vehicles to take audience members on a powerful journey through black history -from slavery to the jazz era, through the civil rights movement, to modern times. Conceived and directed by COCA Alumnus Christopher Page, "Continuing the Legacy" evolves each year to incorporate current events and help audience members see, hear and feel the story of African Americans throughout history. Performances are on Friday, February 5 at 7:00pm and Saturday, February 6 at 5:00pm in COCA's Founders' Theatre, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, August 26. Tickets cost $14-18. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. #COCAPresents

#ContinuingtheLegacy

February 20-22

COCA Presents 2015-2016: Three Little Birds

Based on the known and loved reggae music of Bob Marley, join the fun of this musical, which has been adapted from the children's book "Three Little Birds" by Cedella Marley. An empowering tale about triumph over anxiety, the musical's young protagonist, Ziggy, must find a way to leave the house despite a fear of hurricanes, mongooses and other things in his native Jamaica. Music and lyrics by Bob Marley himself, mon. Performances are Saturday, February 20 at 2:00 & 5:00pm and Sunday, February 21 at 1:00 & 4:00pm in COCA's Founders' Theatre, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 26. Tickets cost $14-18. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. #COCAPresents

April 7-10

COCA Presents 2015-2016: Where the Wild Things Are

This award-winning, internationally-acclaimed production of "Where the Wild Things Are" by Vancouver's Presentation House Theatre will have you sailing along with the characters of the beloved Maurice Sendak classic. This intimate and interactive "guided play" experience invites the audience on stage to help transform Max's bedroom into the various landscapes of his adventures...ending with a Wild Rumpus in which the audience becomes the Wilds Things themselves! Performances are Thursday, April 7 at 11:00am & 6:00pm, Friday, April 8 at 11:00am & 6:00pm, Saturday, April 9 at 11:00am, 2:00 & 5:00pm, and Sunday, April 10 at 1:00 & 4:00pm at 1:00 & 4:00pm in COCA's Black Box Theater, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, August 26. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. #COCAPresents

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