Press room
The people and programs of COCA have been featured in print, on TV and on radio. Read about some of those features below.
Media Packets
COCA fact sheet
Organization Overview
Mission and Values
Programs and Services
View a video about COCA's work in the community.
Media Photos
VideosCOCA in the news
View the Antonio Douthit Story: I am a Dancer
COCA's Summer Instructor, Daisha Graf is 100% trend-worthy. Read the article.
Antonio is praised by the New York Times! Read the article.
Antonio Douthit and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in reviews.
Le Figaro (July. 9, 2009).
New York Times (Jan. 1, 2008).
Wall Street Journal (Dec. 27, 2007).
News and Press Releases
- Spring Break Camps -
For ages 3-11. COCA is pleased to offer Spring Break Camps at our University City location, modeled after our popular Summer Arts Camps. Register and view camps on line.
- Summer Arts Camps -
June 7 – August 20. COCA member registration open now. Download a pdf of 2010 COCA Summer Camps. Register on line.
- COCA Holiday Hours -
COCA will close at noon on Thursday, December 31 and remain closed until Monday, January 4 at 9:00am.
- Winter/Spring Programs -
Classes begin January 11-18. Register on line. Download a full year guide or a Winter/Spring supplement pdf.
- COCA Winter Break Day Camps -
Half- and full-day winter break camps for ages 3-11, week of December 21, 22, 23. Download information.
- COCA Announces Retirement of Founding Director, Stephanie Riven -
Riven will retire on June 30, 2010 after 22 years. Riven will be joining the firm of David Bury & Associates in New York City and will continue to consult with COCA.
- COCA Welcomes Alicia Graf -
Pre-Professional Dance Coordinator, Assistant Director of COCAdance and Coordinator of the modern dance program. Watch a video recently featured on HEC TV.
- COCAcabana MADNESS was a tremendous success -
- Spring Break Arts Camps -
Week-long arts courses are a fun way to spend spring break and learn something new!
- 2008-2009 COCA Family Theatre Series -
St. Louis’ first and foremost series for family audiences.
- COCA Summer Arts Camps and Classes -
Summer programs are available for children, teens and adults.
- Animated Guests Raise Funds at COCAcabana -
Annual event showcases St. Louisans’ creativity. See photos of the event.
- Interchange and the St. Louis Public Schools celebrate Arts Education Month -
Announcement of public and private grants totaling $540,000.
- Area cultural institutions back Database of the Arts -
COCA joins other St. Louis cultural organizations to create a regional arts marketing effort.
- KETC’s Emmy Award-Winning Show Living St. Louis features COCA -
View videos of these shows.
- 10/06/2009 Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co.
Theatre, dance, comedy, and amazing props are incorporated in this larger-than-life production. - 09/24/2009 ArtsPower’s Production of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder kicks off the 2009-2010 COCA Family Theatre Series October 2-4. - 09/17/2009 FALL FUNDRAISER
Emmy Award-winning tap dancer Jason Samuels Smith featured. - 08/11/2009 “The Mothering Coach” Becky Brittain Joins COCA Faculty
Nationally recognized therapist, author, and public speaker to lead early childhood development classes beginning September 8. - 08/07/2009 Single Ticket Sales Open September 1!
Single ticket sales for the COCA Family Theatre Series open September 1. - 07/15/2009 Timothy Hutchings
St. Louis born, New York based artist Timothy Hutchings creates interactive sculpture that playfully muses with history and technology, abstraction and site. - 04/13/2009 2009-2010 COCA Family Theatre Series
Eight acclaimed productions from October 2009 through March 2010. - 03/18/2009 Madeline and the Bad Hat
COCA wraps up its 2008-2009 season of the COCA Family Theatre Series with an original children’s musical about the loveable Parisian girl. - 02/23/2009 Spring Break Camps at COCA
Modeled after COCA’s popular Summer Arts Camps (ages 4-11) - 02/13/2009 Janell Cannon's Stellaluna
A delightful mix of actors, singers, and puppeteers bring Janell Cannon’s book to life.
Contact the Marketing Department
The Marketing Department supports and promotes programs and services of COCA.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Nancy Goldstein (Director of Marketing) - (314) 725-1834 x112 -
Lori Otta (Graphic Designer) - (314) 725-1834 x137 -
Dianne Dunning-Gill (Mktg & Development Associate) - (314) 725-1834 x105 -
