National League of Junior Cotillions
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Chapter
Classes
REGISTRATION
The membership drive for Season I of the upcoming year opens on February 19 and remains open until classes fill.
Enrollment is managed on a first-come, first-served basis and carefully balanced between gentlemen and ladies in order to preserve the partnered structure of instruction.
The Charlotte Harbour Chapter and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Chapters now operate as a regional program and share the same schedule of events and venues.
Our chapter grows through personal recommendation rather than public advertising. Graduates and current families share their experiences and may nominate prospective students, enabling each class to grow organically.
Over time, building membership primarily through recommendations and nominations, the cotillion community is strengthened and bonded by shared experiences and cherished childhood memories.
ACCEPTANCE
Students are considered for acceptance only when registration is accompanied by a deposit.
Provided space remains available, acceptance is extended in the order deposits are received. Deposits are held in a designated account until acceptance is confirmed.
Because partnered instruction is central to the program, class numbers must remain balanced between gentlemen and ladies. To maintain this balance, invitations are extended in matched pairs — one gentleman and one lady — based on deposit date.
Exception
If a registered student nominates a corresponding partner and the Director is notified in advance, both students may be accepted together once the nominee registers and submits a deposit, regardless of waitlist position.
Once acceptance is confirmed, tuition is non-refundable in fairness to families on the waitlist and to preserve class integrity.
MEMBERSHIP FEES & PAYMENT POLICY
Membership fees must be paid in full by September 20 for a student to attend events.
Students may not attend the opening event or subsequent events until membership fees are paid in full.
If fees are not received by the due date, the student’s place may be offered to a family on the waitlist.
Tuition is non-refundable once acceptance is confirmed.
PAYMENT PLANS & SPONSORSHIPS
Payment plans are available and encouraged for families who prefer structured installments.
Membership accounts are administered by an independent accounting and bookkeeping firm under the Foundation's oversight.
For information regarding payment plans or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Director at:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SEASON I - THE FUNDAMENTALS
* In the case of a global, national, or local emergency, balls, classes, or events may be rescheduled or cancelled
CLICK HERE FOR THE SEASON I SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2026-2027 SEASON I SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR SEASON I_LADIES
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR SEASON I_GENTLEMEN
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR HOSTESSES AND CHAPERONES
LEVEL I ADVANCED - DUAL ENROLLMENT *
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2026-2027 LEVEL I ADVANCED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR LEVEL I ADVANCED_LADIES
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR LEVEL I ADVANCED_GENTLEMEN
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR HOSTESSES AND CHAPERONES
SEASON II - COTILLION'S SIGNATURE SEASON *
CLICK HERE FOR THE SEASON II SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2026-2027 SEASON II SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR SEASON II_LADIES
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE SEASON II_GENTLEMEN
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR HOSTESSES AND CHAPERONES
SEASON III - COTILLION'S PREMIER SEASON *
CLICK HERE FOR THE SEASON III SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2026-2027 SEASON III SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR SEASON III_LADIES
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR SEASON III_GENTLEMEN
CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE FOR HOSTESSES AND CHAPERONES
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the courtesies and leadership principles taught throughout the program.
Cotillion is not merely instructional; it is formative. Students are asked to practice respect, attentiveness, personal responsibility, and consideration for others at all times — both during events and while representing the program in the community.
The integrity of the experience depends upon the willingness of each participant to uphold these standards.
PHOTOGRAPHY & PERSONALIZED MEMORY BOOKS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EVOKE STUDIO
To preserve these special milestones with professionalism and care, we are pleased to partner with Jessica Bunger, owner of Evoke Studio, and her assistant, Seth. They attend each class, dance, and ball to capture high-quality, candid images of students fully engaged in the Cotillion experience.
CONTACT US
Laurie Coventy-Payne, Director
941-855-0777
If no answer, leave a message or text to schedule a call
Douglas Coventry, Event Management
941-391-1012
Courtney McGirt, Graduate Leadership Director & Advisor
(239) 994-2523
Jessica Bunger, Evoke Photography
239-223-8951
Julia Wrona, Bookkeeper
Classes Available:
- Junior Cotillion Year I SEASON I
- Junior Cotillion Year II LEVEL I ADVANCED
- Junior Cotillion Year II SEASON II
- Junior Cotillion Premiere SEASON III
Junior Cotillion Year I SEASON I
REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR COTILLION SEASON I 2026-2027 IS OPEN . . .
Membership fee is $695 - 22+ contact hours - five instructional dances, two formal balls, favors, prizes, and a Cotillion Challenge Book
Students work individually or collectively on an enrichment project to raise an additional $50 in program enrichment funds
100% of student enrichment fees are applied directly to student benefits through program enhancement
Fees must be paid in full by September 20th to attend the first and any subsequent classes
Payment Plans are available and recommended
If you are interested in setting up a payment plan, contact the Director
Junior Cotillion Year II LEVEL I ADVANCED
Level I Advanced Dual-Enrollment is open to 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students only
Level I Advanced Dual-Enrolled Students, as a group, attend three instructional dances with Season I to learn the basics and all of Season II.
Level I Advanced Dual Enrolled - $795 +
Membership includes three instructional dances and one optional instructional to cover the Season I material and full enrollment in Season II, which includes two instructional dances, two themed parties, and two instructional dinners which precede two formal balls. (32-34+ Contact Hours)
Students work individually or collectively on an enrichment project to raise an additional $50 in program enrichment funds
100% of student enrichment fees are applied directly to student benefits through program enhancement
Payment Plans are available
If you are interested in setting up a payment plan, contact the director
Junior Cotillion Year II SEASON II
Season II is Cotillion's Signature Season
Membership includes two instructional dances, two themed parties, two instructional dinners which precede two formal balls.
(22-24+ Contact Hours)
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Season II - $775 + inclusive of two instructional dances, two themed parties, two instructional dinners, two formal balls, favors, prizes, and Cotillion Challenge Book.
Students work individually or collectively on an enrichment project to raise an additional $100 in program enrichment funds
100% of student enrichment fees are applied directly to student benefits through program enhancement
Payment Plans are available
If you are interested in setting up a payment plan, contact the director
Junior Cotillion Premiere SEASON III
Season III is open to students who have successfully completed Season II.
Membership includes two themed dances, one formal ball, tickets to professional theatre, Graduation Rehearsal Pizza Party, and the elegant Graduation Ceremony, Induction, and Celebration Ball
This is the season in which everything comes together.
(22-24+ Contact Hours)
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Season III - $795 + inclusive of Art, Culture, and Community-based themed parties, dances, and formal balls, including the Graduation Ceremony and Celebrarion Ball.
Season III students work individually or collectively to raise an additional $100 per studebt in program enrichment fees
Enrichment funds raised by an individual over and above the required minimum may be donated or applied towards the cost of tickets to the Graduation Ball for family and friends