Welcome

Welcome to the Golden Triangle Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions where we offer Co-Ed manners, etiquette, and social skills training.  We proudly celebrate our 22th year offering three training options - Pre-Cotillion (grades 1-4), Junior Cotillion (grades 5-8) and High School Cotillion (grades 9-12).  

 Junior Cotillion and High School Cotillion classes will be held at St Patrick's Church's Social Hall in the Mount Dora, on one Saturday afternoon a month from October -March.  As a chapter, we feel, the gift of self-confidence, social skills, and manners is of the utmost importance.   This is an area of adolescense where children often need urging from thier parents to enroll/participate.  However, after the first class, many students understand the value of attending training on social engagement and etiquette.  In a world of digital technology, consider giving your child the gift of manners and social skills.   Class size is limited and filled on a first come first served basis.    

Pre-Cotillion, for students 1st thru 4th grade,  is held in a small group setting with four classes that teach manners and skills that set the foundation for Junior Cotillion. In the past, this program has been a collaboration with Montverde Academy as an after school program. 

If a parent or organization (ex: homeschool co-op, PTA) can arrange a minimum of 15 students, there are  options to offer a private Pre-Cotillion program at their location. 

The Junior Cotillion programs help prepare your child for a confident and more successful future. Classes are designed to build upon one another, teaching age appropriate information that allows students to learn and practice social skills, character development and dance in a comfortable environments.   We offer a Junior Cotillion Year I class for 5th-6th graders and a Junior Cotillion Year II class for 7th-8th graders or those students who have already completed Year I. 

High School Cotillion covers life skills that prepare them for college, the work  place and the world. Some of the subjects covered are: career planning, personality testing, developing your strengths, business luncheon with speakers or a formal five course dinner, resume building and a review of the necessary basic etiquette skills.

Basics in social dance - Fox Trot, Swing, ChaCha, Waltz and numerous popular line dances.  These dances are taught to modern music which has been approved at the NLJC corporate level for content.  These basic dance skills will give you child confidence at their next school dance, formal event, or prom.

Many students become assistants after completing their three years of Junior Cotillion.  This allows them further exposure to all events and reinforces previously leanred skills.   The assistants serve as mentors to the younger students.  Assistants are able to receive community service hours towards high school requirements. Many of our Cotillion students have received the Mount Dora Sister City exchange scholarship that allows them the summer in Flores Scotland.  These students have attributed this honor to the skills they received from classes and especially the skills taught in the interview preparation class taught in the High School Cotillion.  

Students come from many different backgrounds and schools in the area.  We also have a large homeschool enrollment.  Peparing your child for the future is our mission. Many graduates continue to keep in touch and share their success stories and achievements!

Cotillion Class Attire -    

Ladies wear daytime dresses or skirts with a modest top and low heel shoes that have backs.  White gloves are also required for Year I Cotillion.

Gentlemen wear khaki slacks, white shirt with a tie and a dark blazer with shoes they can dance in. (no sneakers)

The Grand Spring Ball is formal.  Gentlemen may wear a dark suit or tuxedo,  ladies will need a long gown. (not prom type dress, more debutant style) Details for this event will be shared after the holiday class. 

PAYMENT INFORMATION - Checks may be made out to Golden Triangle NLJC and mailed to 18848 US Highway 441 #422 Mount Dora, FL 32757.

VENMO to: @GoldenTriangleNLJC

Paypal to: [email protected]

Program Cost -Year one is $300.00, Year two,  and High School are $350.00.  All materials, supplies and books are included in the fees.  A deposit is required to secure a spot, either 1/2 or full payment. The balance is due prior to the first class. 

Announcements

Junior Cotillion Year I cost is $300.00.  Year II and High School is $350.00 second child is 1/2 off.  

Please feel free to call/text Kelly Yurasko 412-389-9474 or Diane Brooks  352-551-8816 for addtional information or with any questions you may have.

About Director

Accolades for the National League of Junior Cotillions Golden Triangle Chapter 

Presidents Award of Excellence,  11 times

Most Outstanding  Premiere Program 

Most Printed Public Relations 

Ann Winters Award of Excellence (top honor)  

Meritorious Service Award  

Best Pre-Cotillion Program

Best mannered Teacher Program 

Best Public Relations 

All About Us:

Kelly Yurasko-Director

After relocating from Pennsylvania with her husband, Kelly has been a Florida resident for the past 15 years.  She holds a Bachelors of Health Science and Masters of Speech-Language Pathology from Duquesne University.  Kelly has a long history of teaching and organizing youth development activities.  She is highly active in her church and is a life mentor for a Life's Choice Women's Clinic.  Kelly is a mother of two and enjoys golf, running, baking and entertaining.  She has a passion for mentoring youth in life skills and promoting self confidence.  

 Diane Brooks- Director Emeritus/Current Mentor

A graduate of Bauder  Fashion Merchandising  College with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Professional Modeling.  Owned and Operated ladies apparel shops in Lake and Orange Counties for over fifteen years.  A fitness professional teaching classes for the City of Mount Dora and the McLin Fitness Center at Mount Dora High School.  Also, an accomplished artist with work in shops located in several states.  Diane began the Golden Triangle Chapter in 2003