National League of Junior Cotillions
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Chapter
Classes
TIME COMMITMENT
Students meet once a month to accommodate their busy schedules.
Etiquette, Dance, and Character Education is addressed at every event.
Season I includes four instructional dances, one themed party, one cultural festival, and two formal balls (22+ Contact Hours)
Season II includes two instructional dances, two themed parties, and two instructional dinners, which precede the two formal balls (22-24+ Contact Hours)
Season III includes two themed events (Country Dance & Twenties Dance), one cultural event (Afternoon at the Theatre with backstage tour), one themed Ball (Masquerade Ball), one themed party (Graduation Rehearsal and Pizza Party), and the elegant, once-in-a-lifetime Graduation Ceremony, Induction, and Celebration Ball (22-24+ Contact Hours)
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Season I - $695 +inclusive of instructional dances, themed parties, festival, and formal balls, favors, prizes, and a Cotillion Challenge Book,
Season I students work individually or collectively to raise an additional $50 per student in program enrichment fees *
Season II - $775 + inclusive of two instructional dances, two themed parties, two instructional dinners, two formal balls, favors, prizes, and Cotillion Challenge Book.
Season I students work individually or collectively to raise an additional $100 per student in program enrichment fees *
Level I Advanced / Dual Enrolled - $795 + inclusive of three Season I instructional dances + one optional Season I instructional dance plus two instructional dances, two themed parties, two instructional dinners, two formal balls, favors, prizes, and two Cotillion Challenge Books.
Dual-enrolled students work individually or collectively to raise an additional $100 per student in program enrichment fees *
Level I Advanced is a dual-enrolled program for students in the 8th and 9th grades who missed the opportunity to join in 6th and 7th grade
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 student in program enrichment fees *
By Season III, 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
* The Enrichment Leadership Program is an opportunity for students to work individually or collectively to practice their skills and receive benefits from their efforts
* 100% of student enrichment fees are applied directly to student benefits through program enhancement
REGISTRATION
Although we may offer satellite classes in the Charlotte Harbour Area within the next year or two, the Charlotte Harbour Chapter and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Centre Chapters currently operate as a regional program and share the same schedule of events and venues.
The membership drive for the upcoming year opens in February every spring and remains open until classes fill and a balance is maintained between the number of boys and girls in the class. Registration often fills quickly for girls.
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.
We accept one girl and one boy at the same time, not to be paired in class, but to ensure the number of boys and girls in the class is balanced so every student is involved in each exercise 100% of the time.
If a placement is available in the class and the numbers do not yet balance, a girl is placed on boy-hold, or a boy is placed on girl-hold. When a corresponding registration comes in, the student on the boy or girl on hold is accepted with that registration.
* The national corporation does not distinguish between a girl or boy-hold list, so you may be notified that you are on a 'wait list.'
The only exception to the first-come, first-served policy is this: should the parents of a child on the boy or girl-hold list personally nominate someone to balance out their child's registration, as long as the Director is notified in advance, their child will be accepted with their nominee's registration, no matter where they are on the boy or girl-hold list.
Our chapter grows through personal recommendation rather than public advertising. Everyone currently in the program or who has attended at one time or another is encouraged to share their Cotillion experience with others. This way, every class grows organically from within. Yet if you have found us online and do not know anyone, contact the director and say hello for an instant connection.
ACCEPTANCE
A deposit is required for acceptance. Students are considered for acceptance only when registration is accompanied by a deposit. If a student has been placed on the boy or girl-hold wait list and has been notified that a placement is available, acceptance is confirmed when a deposit is received within 10 days of notification.
For those who have paid a deposit and are currently on the boy or girl-hold list, common during Spring and late summer, Deposits are held in a set-aside account until acceptance is confirmed.
Once acceptance is confirmed, membership fees are non-refundable once acceptance is confirmed.
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.
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
CLICK HERE FOR THE SEASON I SCHEDULE OF EVENTS_2026-2027
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 *
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 *
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 *
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
* In the case of a global, national, or local emergency, balls, classes, or events may be rescheduled or cancelled
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