COMMUNITY NIGHT

EXPERIENCE DANCE YOUR WAY

Community Night is our pay-what-you-wish performance series, designed to welcome all audiences to experience the transformative power of concert dance – an unforgettable evening for every budget.

Champions for community

Community Night is built on three simple ideas: experiencing world-class art, supporting the community, and sharing it with others.

  • Experience Artistry

    Discover the profound storytelling and emotional depth of professional contemporary dance in an accessible, welcoming environment.

  • Pay it forward

    Your support directly helps keep the arts alive and our community connected, allowing everyone to experience the magic of dance. By contributing generously, you empower more St. Louisans to discover the profound impact of live performance. If you can pay for your ticket and contribute towards another's – do so.

  • Host your circle

    Take the lead and curate a unique group outing. It's the perfect opportunity to introduce friends and family to concert dance.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Check The Date: Find an upcoming Community Night performance that works for you from our list.

  2. Arrive at the Theatre: Tickets are available at the door on the performance date. No advance registration is needed.

  3. Pay What You Wish: Make a contribution that feels right for you. Every bit helps support our mission.

Upcoming COMMUNITY Nights

  • Fall Series

    COMMUNITY NIGHT
    Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 7:30pm
    COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre

    Featuring world premieres by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Kirven Douthit-Boyd

    COMING SOON

  • WINTER SERIES

    COMMUNITY NIGHT
    Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7:30pm
    COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre

    Featuring Johan Inger’s celebrated Walking Mad.

    COMING SOON

  • SPRING SERIES

    COMMUNITY NIGHT
    Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 7:30pm
    COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre

    Featuring Stephanie Martinez’s moving exploration of human connection, Kiss.

    COMING SOON

 FAQs:

  • No, tickets are available at the door on the evening of the performance. However, we strongly recommend purchasing in advance on our website so that your group can sit together.

  • You choose what you wish to pay. Typical ticket prices for our performances range from $35 to $75. Your contribution, whatever the amount, is appreciated and helps support our mission to make dance accessible for all.

  • When you contribute, especially if you're able to give an amount equivalent to two standard tickets, you help cover the costs for you and someone else in the community to attend. This ensures we can continue offering pay-what-you-wish access.

  • Yes! Community Night is part of our 'Champions for Community' initiative, which also includes our Youth Access Program, providing tickets to St. Louis City youth programs, and our Senior Embrace program, which brings performances to senior centers. We also offer Kids Circle for childcare during select performances.

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

"Having a community night with flexible ticket pricing is so critical to making sure more people can enjoy dance theater. Please keep it up."

— Community Night Attendee (RE)Build, 2025

"World-class artistry that deserves a wide audience!"

— Community Night Attendee (RE)Fine, 2025

Ready to experience dance?

Pay what you wish at the door