National League of Junior Cotillions
Gulf Coast Chapter
Welcome
We warmly invite you to explore the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of NLJC! Since our chapter was established in 2016, we have been devoted to instilling values such as honor and respect while teaching etiquette, ballroom dance, manners and more. Join us on this amazing journey of learning how to treat others with kindness!
Programs Offered
Junior Cotillion 5th-8th Grades
Through our Junior Cotillion program, we promote etiquette, manners, and character education as well as dance skills. Our social and character development activities cover a wide range of topics such as telephone courtesy, expressing gratitude for gifts received, setting up introductions when meeting people in group settings or at parties; polite conversation techniques; sportsmanship practices; making strong first impressions through attire selection to match different occasions; dining styles including American Asian and Continental options - all while mastering the necessary hosting/guest capabilities needed to flawlessly attend any occasion!
High School 9th-12th Grade
Our high school program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and experiences needed for a successful transition into adulthood. From navigating the job market, attending meaningful outings and networking events, our students are well-prepared and ready to thrive in any situation life throws their way!
Pre-Cotillion K-4th Grades
Pre-Cotillion is an enriching program that equips children with the tools to socialize successfully and confidently. Children will embark on exciting role-playing activities, hands-on experience, storytelling within their peers and more - all of which contribute to developing essential poise in any number of age-appropriate situations they may face later down the line.
Embark on your journey with Cotillion! Register easily via the Classes or Registration tab and don't forget - you can invite friends as well. To ask any questions, request additional info, or get more detail regarding the program please contact Yvette Champagne at (228) 233-6554 or [email protected] today!
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Announcements
REGISTRATION for 2024-2025 Cotillion Season
is now open!
Classes offered in Jackson County
To register, please visit the Classes or Registration tab. Parents or students wishing to invite friends to join the Cotillion program please submit names now. Please contact Yvette Champagne at (228) 233-6554 or [email protected] with questions or to request additional information.
About Director
Yvette Champagne is a teacher, speaker, entrepreneur and avid reader. She discovered her passion for teaching after starting the National League of Junior Cotillions Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter. The NLJC MS Gulf Coast Chapter is dedicated to teaching students the importance of treating others with honor, dignity and respect. This is the foundation that our future leaders build upon. Watching her students grow in their self-confidence has brought an abundance of joy into Yvette’s life.
Yvette is from Louisiana and a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. She moved to Mississippi in 2006 and lives in Biloxi with her husband and three dogs.