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Dance Express reports 380 students, two sold-out recitals and expanded adult classes
Summary
Lori Coocher told the commission the 2025–26 Dance Express season enrolled 380 students across more than 50 classes, produced two sold-out recitals with over $11,000 in ticket sales and added new adult drop-in offerings including adult tap.
Lori Coocher, who the commission identified as the manager of the Dance Express program, summarized the program's 2025'16 season and its plans for the coming year. She said the program enrolled 380 students and accounted for more than 1,000 seat-occupancies across more than 50 class offerings.
Coocher said the program expanded adult offerings this year to include yoga, fit hop, cardio drumming and a new adult tap class, structured as drop-in options rather than fixed 10-week commitments to accommodate families and parents with changing schedules. She said two recitals during the season sold out and that ticket sales exceeded $11,000.
Commissioners asked for details about adult participation and class scheduling; Coocher said adult attendees tend to attend intermittently and the drop-in model supports that pattern. She credited program staff and volunteers with the program's success and noted recital videos are posted on the parks website for community viewing.
Coocher also invited questions about the coming year's offerings and said registration and the new season calendar will be posted to the public site when ready. She closed by thanking commissioners for their support and asking the commission to continue providing space and scheduling flexibility for the program.
