Verve showcases the talent of COCA's Pre-Professional Division dance companies, COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica, featuring a diverse array of 12 dance works presented across three different programs. The performance highlights new pieces choreographed by renowned guest artists from around the world, celebrating the versatility and creativity of young artists in the dance community. This production is set to take place from May 9 to May 11, 2025, at COCA.
Cast and Creative Team for Verve at COCA
Cast
123 Andrés
Ensemble
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company
Ensemble
Ballet Eclectica
Ensemble
Allegro Vocal Company
Ensemble
Momento
Ensemble
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Ensemble
Ashleigh Akilah Rucker
Ensemble
COCAdance
Ensemble
COCA’s Improv Troupe
Ensemble
COCA’s musical theatre pre-professional artists
Ensemble
Creative Team
Shawna Flanigan
Senior Director of Artistic Strategy & Programs
Tom Gold
Choreographer
Mary Strauss
Executive Producer
News About Verve at COCA
COCA Dance Companies to Present VERVE Featuring New Works by Guest Choreographers
May 06, 2026 Ballet Eclectica and COCAdance will present VERVE, a season-ending production featuring 12 works choreographed by guest artists, including a tribute to Miles Davis, at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA in St. Louis.About the Theatre
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14th Annual African Dance Celebration: "Dance & Drum Voyage" (05/20/17-05/20/17)
Summer Rep (07/24/25-07/27/25)
Harmonious (05/24/25-05/24/25)
Kaleidoscope Crown (04/11/25-04/13/25)
Joyful (12/21/24-12/21/24)
The Nutcracker (12/13/24-12/15/24)
Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! (11/16/24-11/16/24)
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (10/04/24-10/05/24)
123 Andrés (09/28/24-09/28/24)
14th Annual African Dance Celebration: "Dance & Drum Voyage" (05/20/17-05/20/17)
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Kauffman Stadium Kauffman Stadium (7/15-7/15) |
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The Addams Family COCA (8/07-8/08) |
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WSIE Music Series Event w/Hard Bop Messengers – July 25, 7-9pm Harold Square Outdoor Amphitheater (7/25-7/25) |
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Mamma Mia! The Fabulous Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04) |
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Sly & The Family Stone Memorial Tour - July 17, 8pm The Wildey (7/17-7/17) |
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Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson Morton Amphitheater (9/10-9/10) |
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MITCH WOOD: My Impression of a Show The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries (7/31-7/31) |
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Jimmy Griffin and The Incurables – July 31, 8pm The Wildey (7/31-7/31) |
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Rockin Chair #2 Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC) (7/19-7/19) |