Winter Break Information
The COCA building and administrative offices will be closed from December 23, 2025, at 6:00PM through January 1, 2026. COCA will reopen at 9:00AM on January 2, 2026.
Winter/Spring Classes
Registration for Winter/Spring Semester classes is open. Classes start January 20.
Explore mediums like ballet, hip-hop, tap, fine art, film, fashion, acting, singing, and so much more. We offer classes from early childhood to adult for skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced.
School’s Out Camps & Spring Break Arts Camps
Registration for School’s Out Camps (FEB 16) and Spring Break Arts Camps (MAR 16–20) is open. Join us for unique and fun arts learning experiences for ages 3–10.
Regional Summer Intensive Auditions (RSIA)
RSIA 2026 will be held January 16–18 at COCA. The auditions are a collaborative audition opportunity, bringing together a variety of dance programs from across the country at one time for dancers (Ages 10–25) to audition for summer intensive programs as well as trainee positions.
Team M Auditions
COCA is casting performers, ages 15–60, for Team M, the world premiere of a new musical written by Dr. Philip Woodmore. Auditions will be held January 9 & 10.
Summer Arts Camps
Registration for Summer Arts Camps opens on January 26. COCA members at the Designer level and above receive access to early camp registration starting January 12.
Upcoming COCApresents Performances
Tickets are on sale for COCApresents performances in the new year.
She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition | APR 10–11
Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! | MAY 2
Verve | MAY 8–10
Team M | MAY 15–16
Disney’s The Little Mermaid | JUL 17–19 & JUL 24–26
The Addams Family Musical: Young@Part® | AUG 7–8
Rentals & Party Packages
Whether you’re looking for a for a rehearsal, a place to host a reception, a stage for your performance, or simply a meeting room, we have a space for you!
Make your next birthday or special event unforgettable with an arts experience at COCA. Our party packages are fun for the kids and effortless for the parents.
Year-End Giving
We are tremendously thankful for our generous and creative community this holiday season. If you would like to make a year-end contribution in support of COCA’s mission and programs, please see below for more information. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, COCA relies on our donors for critical support that helps make our innovative arts education programs accessible to all.
Online Donations by Credit Card or ACH Transfer
If you make a donation through the website or by sending an ACH transfer through your bank, the funds must be in the COCA Bank Account on or before December 31, 2025.
Donations Through Stock Transfer
If you make a donation through a stock transfer, the stock must be received, and made available for sale, by the account on or before December 30, 2025. Stock Transfer Instructions
Donations with a Personal Check
To give with a personal check or by mailing your credit card information, it must be postmarked by December 30, 2025. If the donation is by check, the check must be dated on or before December 31, 2025. Donations dropped off at COCA must be received on or before Monday, December 23, 2025.
If you have specific questions or need assistance with your year-end gift, contact Daron Hendrix at dhendrix@cocastl.org or 618.559.7648, or Virginia Howell at vhowell@cocastl.org or 314.369.1718.