Classes for Adults 55+
Stay active, learn new skills, & build community

New for 2025–2026! Stay active, learn new skills, and connect with others in COCA’s arts classes for adults 55+. Designed with older adults in mind, our programs encourage creativity at every stage of life!
Classes for Adults 55+ are offered as 7-week sessions. All levels are welcome. No prior experience needed.



Fall Classes for Adults 55+
Swing into Jazz: A Welcoming Introduction to Dance
OCT 22–DEC 10 | WED | 12:00–12:55PM | Register
Discover the joy of movement in this fun and welcoming intro to jazz class designed specifically for adults 55+! Whether you’re new to dance or rediscovering your love for movement, this class focuses on jazz technique, rhythm, and musicality in an encouraging and supportive environment. Enjoy energizing movement, improve flexibility and coordination, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals who love to dance. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move, groove, and make new friends!
Encore! Making Masterpieces for Adults 55+
OCT 27–DEC 8 | MON | 11:30AM–12:55PM | Register
Have fun meeting new friends in our warm, welcoming environment as you explore drawing and painting! In this class, we use subjects inspired by your imagination, tailored to your individual interests. Whether you’re returning to making art or beginning to draw for the first time, our studio provides a space for everyone. Create a masterpiece that you’ll be proud to display!
Encore! Sing It Like You Mean It for Adults 55+
OCT 26–DEC 7 | SUN | 2:00–2:55PM | Register
OCT 22–DEC 10 | WED | 10:30–11:25AM | Register
Warm up those pipes and get ready to sing your heart out! Encore! Sing Like You Mean It for Adults 55+ is COCA’s joy-filled vocal class designed just for adults 55+. Whether you’re a lifelong crooner or just love belting out tunes in the shower, this class invites you to rediscover the magic of music in a fun, welcoming space. Together, we explore timeline classics, revisit the soundtrack of your life, and maybe even find a few new favorites along the way. With gentle vocal coaching, healthy technique tips, and lots of laughs, you strengthen your voice and your spirits. No auditions, no pressure—just pure musical joy!
Encore! COCA’s Playreading Group for Adults 55+
OCT 27–DEC 8 | MON | 10:00–11:25AM | Register
Celebrate the joy of theatre in a fun and accessible way! Each week, we read plays aloud as a group and discuss their themes and critiques. The plays selected each semester range from classics to recent Tony winners. The class is taught by a professional teaching artist, who shares insights into the history and production of each play. The class also features the opportunity to attend a local production each semester.
Ready to get started?
Register for classes online or contact COCA’s Registration Office at registration@cocastl.org.