Summer Intensives

Fashion Design Intensive

JUN 8–12 | 9:15AM–3:15PM | Ages 12–18 | $330

Aspiring fashion designers design and build a complete look for the runway. They practice rendering and illustration, machine and hand sewing and embellishment techniques to complete the garments and accessories. Gain inspiration and critique from local designers and fashion professionals throughout the week as you create portfolio level work. Intensive includes a Fashion Show on Friday, June 12 at 6:00PM on the mainstage.

Intensive participants should have an intermediate to advanced level understanding of machine sewing prior to camp. There is no application required. Direct questions to Shawna Flanigan at sflanigan@cocastl.org.

Project Runway Show Production

JUN 8–12 | 9:15AM–3:15PM | Ages 12–18 | $330

Learn the basics of fashion marketing, presentation, and branding, and explore creative direction, directing models and working with designers and technicians for the show. Collaborate with local designers and fashion professionals to produce a youth-led fashion show. Intensive includes producing a mainstage Fashion Show on Friday, June 12 at 6:00PM in partnership with the Fashion Design intensive.

There is no application required. Direct questions to Shawna Flanigan at sflanigan@cocastl.org.

Voice Intensive I

JUN 8–12 | 9:30AM–4:00PM | Ages 12–18 | $330

Take your singing to the next level. Students have a fresh opportunity to reexamine their personal songbook as well as learn new material from the latest and greatest works of musical theatre.

Audition Requirement: Voice students not currently studying at COCA should submit a one-minute video excerpt of the song of their choice to Dr. Philip A. Woodmore at pwoodmore@cocastl.org by May 1.

Voice Intensive II

JUN 15–18 | 9:30AM–4:00PM | Ages 14–18 | $285

This one-of-a-kind intensive is developed for vocalists who have completed COCA Voice Intensive I and are interested in more advanced study. Utilizing songs that represent a variety of musical theatre styles, we integrate method acting technique into voice and scene work to better express a deeper understanding of the emotional life of the song. We also learn effective audition techniques and identify repertoire that highlights individual strengths as singing artists. All singers leave the intensive with two to three contrasting songs prepared for their vocal portfolio.

Instructors:

• Michael Beatty, NYC actor, singer, and Broadway vocal coach
• Dr. Philip A. Woodmore, musical director, composer, singer, and Broadway vocal coach

Audition Requirement: Voice students not currently studying at COCA should submit a one-minute video of singing to Dr. Philip A. Woodmore at pwoodmore@cocastl.org by May 1.

Ballet Studio Intensive

JUN 29–JUL 17 | 9:30AM–4:00PM (No JUL 3) | Ages 9–15 | $700 

The Ballet Studio is COCA’s Junior Ballet Intensive for ages 9–15. This full-day program runs Monday through Friday (with no class on July 3) for three weeks (JUN 29–JUL17) and includes classes in ballet, modern, and character techniques. The ballet curriculum focuses on pirouettes, petite allegro, adagio, pre-pointe, and pointe (for those already on pointe). The Boys Ballet program emphasizes jumps and turns. Students also concentrate on elements that enhance their training as performing artists, including musicality, expressive movement, and character development. One classical ballet is selected for in-depth study, and dancers learn the process of preparing for a performance, which includes both ensemble pieces and variations from the ballet.

The intensive is divided into two sections based on each dancer’s ability. Participants must have completed Ballet II, IIA, III, IV, or V (if currently enrolled at COCA), or have completed three years of classical ballet training, ages 7 and older. The program culminates in a free performance open to family and friends on Friday, July 17.

Audition Requirement: Auditions take place at COCA’s Regional Summer Intensive Auditions (RSIA) from January 16–18. Alternatively, you can contact Norma Gabriel, Ballet Studio Coordinator, at ngabriel@cocastl.org to submit a video audition.