Our 30 week youth dance program offers an entire school year of instruction in the art of dance. The Spring Dance Rehearsal is May 20, and the Recital is May 21 at 6 PM at the Keating Performing Arts Center at Kirkwood High School.

Broaden your dance experience socially, culturally, and technically by performing dances that reach through the ages. Whether you have been to a BYU dance camp in the past or this is your first year, you will enjoy this truly unique and memorable experience. This summer, “travel the world” with the magic and music of international folk dancing! Enjoy three days of vigorous dancing, beautiful music, and imaginative instruction! Learn dances from a variety of world cultures. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just eager to perform some of the world’s most exciting dances, you’ll learn skills at this camp that will enhance every aspect of your life! The fun, lively movements of folk dancing will increase your balance, agility, strength, and coordination while improving your awareness of the cultures in current world events.

The Ballet Studio is COCA's Junior Ballet Intensive for ages 9–15. This full-day program runs Monday through Friday (with no class on July 3) for three weeks (JUN 29–JUL17) and includes classes in ballet, modern, and character techniques. The ballet curriculum focuses on pirouettes, petite allegro, adagio, pre-pointe, and pointe (for those already on pointe). The Boys Ballet program emphasizes jumps and turns. Students also concentrate on elements that enhance their training as performing artists, including musicality, expressive movement, and character development. One classical ballet is selected for in-depth study, and dancers learn the process of preparing for a performance, which includes both ensemble pieces and variations from the ballet. The intensive is divided into two sections based on each dancer's ability. Participants must have completed Ballet II, IIA, III, IV, or V (if currently enrolled at COCA), or have completed three years of classical ballet training, ages 7 and older. The program culminates in a free performance open to family and friends on Friday, July 17. Audition Requirement: Auditions take place at COCA's Regional Summer Intensive Auditions (RSIA) from January 16–18. Alternatively, you can contact Norma Gabriel, Ballet Studio Coordinator, at ngabriel@cocastl.org to submit a video audition.

Classes may include Contemporary, Contemporary Jazz, K-Pop, African Dance, Lyrical, Acting for Dancers, Latin American Dance, Voguing, Improvisation, and Creating Choreography.

Get ready to light up the night! Join us for a Family Disco Glow in the Dark Dance Party - an evening packed with music, movement, and glowing fun for all ages. The lights will be low, the music will be pumping, and the dance floor will shine with glow sticks, neon decor, and your best moves! Families are encouraged to dress in bright or white clothing to glow under the black lights. Participants will enjoy a pizza dinner & dessert, dancing and craft. Enjoy a group dance-off, and plent of photo-worthy moments.

Classes may include Contemporary and Classical Ballet, Mime, Acting for Dancers, Yoga, Pointe (if applicable), Latin Dance, East Indian dance, and Classical Ballet Repertoire.

Dance Technique: learn how to perform a variety of cultural dance styles correctly Cultural Contexts: learn to describe dance practices of different cultures as it relates to their cultural or historical contexts Cultural Appreciation: learn to identify and appreciate cultural values that differ from your own Social Skills: learn to collaborate with others and build confidence Life at BYU: learn what BYU and its Dance Department, one of the largest academic dance programs in the nation, has to offer

Each of our camps include theme-related dance, music, dance games, arts and crafts, team activities, a dance obstacle course, and more!

Each of our camps include theme-related dance, music, dance games, arts and crafts, team activities, a dance obstacle course, and more!

Take your craft to the next level with this two-week course. Hone your audition technique, deep dive into scene work, and learn more about the professional theatre scene in St. Louis and beyond. Metro Theater Company and Saint Louis University invite advanced middle school students to explore acting, improv, voice, movement, and more with professional theater artists! Campers will also participate in a field trip and workshops at Metro Theater Company in the Grand Center Arts District. Attending Grand Theater Camp: Intro to Acting is suggested but not required. Lunch will be provided daily by SLU dining. There will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp.

Beginner level dancers learn basic musical theatre jazz found in musicals, such as Annie and Wicked. We learn steps and vocabulary and work on timing, choreography, and even how to add steps and ideas of our own. We make and use fun props to embellish our numbers. No previous experience required. Musical Moves concludes with an in-person performance for family and friends during the final 20 minutes of camp.

The adaptive dance program offers a universally accessible dance class for children with disabilities.

Creative discovery is what it’s all about as the arts disciplines blend together. Campers enjoy fun-filled days exploring drama, visual art, creative movement and music with professional teaching artists. At the end of the week in the afternoon, children share highlights from camp for their family and friends. Creative Arts Camp is a great place to make new friends, build self-confidence and nurture imagination.

Designed for beginning dancers, this camp offers an introduction to tap. Each day, campers warm up and explore rhythm, dance steps, and energetic choreography. Campers also build props that connect to their performance pieces. Tappin' Toes concludes with an in-person performance for family and friends during the final 20 minutes of camp. While tap shoes are welcome, there is no need to buy special shoes for this camp; campers may dance in sneakers.

Let the music move your body! In this high-energy dance camp, campers learn dance basics to summer hits that keep you moving. Can't Stop the Feeling concludes with an in-person performance during the final 20 minutes of camp.