Verve is the season-ending production of Ballet Eclectica and COCAdance, COCA's Pre-Professional Division dance companies, featuring 12 dance works across three different programs performed by young artists ages 10 to 18. The production includes an inspiring tribute to Miles Davis in honor of his 100th birthday, choreographed by Kirven Douthit-Boyd. Guest choreographers include Lauren Anderson, Austin Coats, Thang Dao, Julien Guérin, Arpège Lundyn, Levi Philip Marsman, and My'Kal Stromile. On opening night, graduating seniors will perform a solo piece and share their senior statements as part of an annual tradition.
Cast and Creative Team for Verve at COCA
Cast
Lauren Anderson
Ensemble
Austin Coats
Ensemble
Thang Dao
Ensemble
Kirven Douthit-Boyd
Ensemble
Julien Guérin
Ensemble
Arpège Lundyn
Ensemble
My'Kal Stromile
Ensemble
Levi Philip Marsman
Ensemble
Creative Team
Kirven Douthit-Boyd
Choreographer
Lauren Anderson
Choreographer
Austin Coats
Choreographer
Thang Dao
Choreographer
Julien Guérin
Choreographer
Arpège Lundyn
Choreographer
Levi Philip Marsman
Instructor
My'Kal Stromile
Choreographer
Jay Staten
Artistic Director
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