Welcome

Welcome to the National League of Junior Cotillions, the Woodlands Proper Chapter. 

NLJC The Woodlands Proper Chapter welcomes ladies and gentlemen in 5th-9th grades in The Woodlands, TX  and surrounding areas. Our curriculum is designed to give students instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them; to give them thorough training in standard ballroom dance; and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable parties, balls, dinners and events, complete with decorations, refreshments, favors and prizes.

The cotillion classes are a mix of etiquette instruction and formal dance including the cha cha, fox trot, waltz, beach shag/swing, and line dances. Dances are taught using current music that is screened for content. The social and character education components of the program include rules of proper telephone courtesy, acknowledgments of gifts, introductions, receiving lines, participating in group settings, polite conversation, paying and receiving compliments, sports etiquette, first impressions, dress code for all occasions, manners in the home and in public places, table manners, formal place settings, styles of dining including American, Asian, and Continental, skills involved in being a guest, hostess or host, and many other areas of social behavior. Other topics covered are the ethics involved in the areas of having honor, dignity, respect, honesty, fairness, a caring attitude, accountability, and citizenship.

NLJC The Woodlands Proper offers three years of cotillion. Year I is for new 5th graders, Year II is for returning students as well as any students joining for their first year as a 6th/7th grader. A PREMIERE year will be offered to students who have either completed Year II or who are joining as new 8th-10th graders. Year I curriculum consists of 5 classes, the Holly Ball in December, and the Grand Ball in March. Year II curriculum consists of 5 classes, a five-course instructional dinner in December, and the Grand Ball in March. Premiere will include a few classes, the Instructional Meal, a restaurant outing, a theater outing, as well as the Grand Ball. Cotillion classes last for 1.5 hours one Sunday a month. Our classes are held at the Living Word Lutheran Church at 9500 N Panther Creek Drive. The Grand Ball will be held at the Woodlands Country Club, Palmer location. 

The cost of Year I is $460.00. The cost of Year II is $490.00.  The cost of Premiere is $600. We ask that tuition be paid with registration to hold your child's spot in the class. 

Announcements

Our Parent Information Night is in May- date and time TBD. It will be held at The Woodlands Country Club, Palmer location, in the Library. Any interested parents are enouraged to join and learn more about the program! *SPOTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AT PARENT NIGHT- OFTEN WAITLISTS HAVE STARTED FORMING BEFORE- EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED*

About Director

Madeline McCrann lives in The Woodlands.  She is thrilled for the opportunity to teach rising 5th-9th graders etiquette, manners, and ballroom dance.  After her first year in the National League of Junior Cotillions program,  Madeline received two awards: the 2016 Highest First Year Enrollment Award and the 2016 New Director of the Year. She can be reached at:

Madeline- [email protected]

832.729.3863