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
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
COCA Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA?
What shows have played recently at Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA?
Illuminated Echoes (12/12/25-12/14/25)
Hadestown: Teen Edition (7/25/25-7/27/25)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (7/24/25-7/27/25)
Kaleidoscope Crown (4/11/25-4/13/25)
SIX: TEEN EDITION (8/2/24-8/3/24)
The Color Purple (7/19/24-7/21/24)
MOTheR (5/12/24-5/12/24)
TRIUMPHANT (5/9/24-5/11/24)
Pippin (7/21/23-7/22/23)
TRIumphant (5/5/23-5/7/23)
Hadestown: Teen Edition (7/25/25-7/27/25)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (7/24/25-7/27/25)
Kaleidoscope Crown (4/11/25-4/13/25)
SIX: TEEN EDITION (8/2/24-8/3/24)
The Color Purple (7/19/24-7/21/24)
MOTheR (5/12/24-5/12/24)
TRIUMPHANT (5/9/24-5/11/24)
Pippin (7/21/23-7/22/23)
TRIumphant (5/5/23-5/7/23)
What shows are coming up next at COCA?
What shows have played recently at COCA?
Team M (05/15/26-05/16/26)
Illuminated Echoes (12/12/25-12/14/25)
Hadestown: Teen Edition (07/25/25-07/27/25)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (07/24/25-07/27/25)
Kaleidoscope Crown (04/11/25-04/13/25)
SIX: TEEN EDITION (08/02/24-08/03/24)
The Color Purple (07/19/24-07/21/24)
MOTheR (05/12/24-05/12/24)
TRIUMPHANT (05/09/24-05/11/24)
Pippin (07/21/23-07/22/23)
Illuminated Echoes (12/12/25-12/14/25)
Hadestown: Teen Edition (07/25/25-07/27/25)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (07/24/25-07/27/25)
Kaleidoscope Crown (04/11/25-04/13/25)
SIX: TEEN EDITION (08/02/24-08/03/24)
The Color Purple (07/19/24-07/21/24)
MOTheR (05/12/24-05/12/24)
TRIUMPHANT (05/09/24-05/11/24)
Pippin (07/21/23-07/22/23)
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Prince Caspian Branson Hillside Theatre (6/12-8/08) |
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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) |