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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
Choreographer
Mary Strauss
Executive Producer

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