RSIA Information for Dancers
Audition for leading dance schools and programs at COCA’s Regional Summer Intensive Auditions (RSIA)
The Regional Summer Intensive Auditions (RSIA) are a collaborative audition opportunity, bringing together a variety of dance schools and programs at one time for dancers (Ages 10–25) to audition for summer intensive programs as well as trainee positions. The auditions will be January 16–18, 2026 at COCA – Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis. New for RSIA 2026, auditions will take place on stage in COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre!
COCA will host auditions onsite for students led by accomplished teaching artists and accompanists. All participating schools and programs will receive recorded videos of the auditions, student audition forms, photos, and resumes electronically at the conclusion of the weekend. Schools and programs will adjudicate and contact students in alignment with their own audition practice.
All applicants must participate in the ballet, pointe (if applicable), and modern portions of the audition.
Participation Fee | $116
Registration for RSIA 2026 opens November 1 for COCA Students and November 10 for General Registration.
How to Register
Step 1: Register to attend
Early Registration for COCA Students | NOV 1–9
Registration opens for COCA students on November 1. COCA students receive a discount if they register before November 10. For early registration, students should register by contacting COCA’s Registration Office at registration@cocastl.org or 314.561.4898.
COCA Student Early Bird Participation Fee | $58
General Registration | Opens NOV 10
General registration opens November 10. Dancers should register through COCA’s registration website or by contacting COCA’s Registration Office at registration@cocastl.org or 314.561.4898.
Participation Fee | $116
Step 2: Complete the Audition Form
Upon registration, participants need to complete the Audition Form. Audition materials MUST be submitted by Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:59PM.
RSIA Weekend Schedule
Friday, January 16
5:00–5:30PM | Check-in/Registration
5:30–6:45PM | Sample Class #1
6:30–7:00PM | Check-in/Registration
7:00–8:15PM | Sample Class #2
Saturday, January 17
Doors open at 8:30AM
Summer Opportunity Fair is ongoing
Registration Times: 8:30–9:00AM | 11:45AM–12:15PM | 2:30–3:00PM
Audition #1 Ages 14–15
9:00–9:45AM | #1 Warm-Up
9:45–11:15AM | Ballet
11:15AM–12:15PM | Modern/Contemporary
Audition #2 Ages 15–16
12:15–1:00PM | #2 Warm-Up
1:00–2:30PM | Ballet
2:30–3:30PM | Modern/Contemporary
Audition #3 Ages 17+
3:00–3:45PM | #3 Warm-Up
3:45–5:15PM | Ballet
5:15–6:15PM | Modern/Contemporary
Sunday, January 18
Doors open at 8:30AM
Summer Opportunity Fair is ongoing
Registration Times: 8:30–9:00AM | 11:30AM–12:00PM
Audition #4 Ages 13–14
9:00–9:45AM | #4 Warm-Up
9:45–11:15AM | Ballet
11:15–12:15PM | Modern/Contemporary
Audition #5 Ages 10–12
12:15–12:45PM | #5 Warm-Up
12:45–2:00PM | Ballet
2:00–3:00PM | Modern/Contemporary
Sample Classes
On Friday, January 16, dancers have the opportunity to take sample classes given by faculty members from the various schools and programs participating in the auditions.
Preregister | $16 per class
Day Of | $21 per class
Registration for Sample Classes opens for COCA students on November 1; General Registration opens on November 10.
Summer Opportunities Fair
Throughout the weekend, visit with participating programs and learn more about their summer intensive program offerings. The Summer Opportunities Fair will be held in the Centene Commons.
What to Wear
Applicants should wear a black leotard and convertible skin-tone or pink tights, OR a white fitted T-shirt and black tights. Hair should be worn in a bun if long enough. Bring ballet and pointe shoes and be prepared to dance barefoot for modern. COCA accepts gender-neutral dance attire, and dancers may select which option is most comfortable.