Winter Break Information
The COCA building and administrative offices will be closed from December 22, 2022 at 6:00PM through January 2, 2023. COCA will reopen at 9:00AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Winter/Spring Classes
Registration for Winter/Spring Semester classes is open. Classes start January 17, 2023.
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.

Spring Break Arts Camps
Registration for Spring Break Arts Camps is open. Join us over spring break (March 20–24) for unique and fun arts learning experiences for ages 4–10.

Regional Summer Intensive Auditions (RSIA)
RSIA 2023 will be held January 13–15 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 11–25) to audition for summer intensive programs as well as trainee positions.

Summer Intensives
COCA’s summer intensives provide advanced arts training for ages 9–19. Summer intensives are offered in architecture, ballet & contemporary, circus, film, leadership, theatre design, and voice.

Summer Arts Camps
Registration for Summer Arts Camps opens on January 28. COCA members receive access to early camp registration starting January 14.

Upcoming COCApresents Performances
Tickets are on sale now for COCApresents performances in the new year.
COCAwrites Festival: The Wolves | MAR 24–26
COCAwrites Festival: Student Voices | MAR 26
TRIumphant | MAY 5–7
Improv Troupe Spring Performance | MAY 12
Vocal Company Spring Concert | MAY 18–19
Pippin | JUL 20–23

Year-End Giving
COCA deeply appreciates your year-end support. 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.
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. 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 31. If the donation is by check, the check must be dated on or before December 31. Donations dropped off at COCA must be received on or before Thursday, December 22 at 6:00PM.
If you have specific questions or need assistance with your year-end gift, contact Jeremy Dewey at jdewey@cocastl.org or 314.561.4861.

Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Lee Nolting
Lee Nolting was beloved by so many past students, friends, and colleagues. Find out how you can participate in her services on Sunday, January 8 at 1:00PM at COCA.