Company of Dance Arts

The Company of Dance Arts

Since 1985, The Company of Dance Arts (CODA), a nonprofit corporation, has exposed pre-professional dancers to the real life rigors of a professional dancer, creating a tradition of passion, artistic development, and performance values.

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The Nutcracker Ballet

One of New Jersey’s favorite holiday affairs, The Nutcracker is performed in December at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ.

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Support a group of dedicated and passionate people who come together to ensure that our commitment to offering the opportunity to perform is available to all who seek it out.

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The Nutcracker

Find the latest audition and performance news for our annual holiday production, plus view video trailers of previous shows.

Spring Productions

“Beware the Forest”, originally planned for March 2024, has been postponed until Spring 2025.

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Help support the Company’s commitment to young dancers and keeping performances affordable and accessible for new audiences.

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PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

"The ballet dancing was extraordinary–even the small children were wonderful. I cannot believe the principal female roles are pre professionals! And the professional male dancers were amazing. Truly magical!"
"I take my grandchildren to see The Nutcracker every year. I am always amazed at how beautiful the performance is."
"I have supported The Company of Dance Arts for the past 7 years and am thrilled by the level of performances the artistic staff and young dancers create."
"I was amazed at the level of dancing at The Nutcracker this year. The ballet dancers were wonderful, the sets creative, and the costumes beautiful. I go each year and it makes my holidays so enjoyable!"

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ARTISTIC TEAM

CODA was founded in 1985 under the direction of Jennifer James Church, RAD RTS; AISTD, making its debut and performing Octoberfest at the Citicorp Building in New York City. In December 2010, the position of Artistic Director was passed on to former CODA dancer Shayne Mishoe and her husband Nicholas Mishoe.

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