Pre-Cotillion I & Pre-Cotillion II for the 2026 Season

Tution for the Pre-Cotillion program is $190.00

Pre-Cotillion classes for the Winter session are January 27th,  February 3rd, and February 10th 2026 . Classes are held at the Gaston Country Club.

Pre-Cotillion is a three-meeting course deisgned to introduce our youngest students to basic manners and the courtesies that make life more comfortable for them and those around them.

Pre-Cotillion I is for Kindergarten-2nd grade students from 5:00pm - 6:15pm. 

Pre-Cotillion II is for 3rd-4th grade students from 6:30pm-7:45pm. 

Junior Cotillion for the 2025-2026 Season

Tuition for Junior Cotillion Year i is $395.00

Payment can be made in full or a deposit of $200 to reserve spot for registration, the final $195 will be due on August 31st, 2025 (2 weeks before the first class)

This program is designed for children in 5th-8th grades. The curriculum provides young people with instruction and practices in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and others around them. Junior Cotillion classes will cover topics such as proper seating and escort position, introductions, receiving compliments, manners in the home, thank you notes, basic table manners, telephone etiquette, electronic/social media etiquette and responding to invitations. Dance instruction will include dances such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Shag, and Cha-Cha. We will offer a multicourse dinner and the Grand Winter Ball. This will provide students with an opportunity to practice the skills, etiquette, and dance that they have been learning in a fun & exciting social situation. 

All students will participate in Junior Cotillion Year I at the Gaston Country Club. 

2:00-3:30 PM

Please see class dates below for Junior Cotillion:

September 7th, 2025- Introduction Class

October 5th, 2025- Harvest Class

November 2nd, 2025- Thanksgiving Class

December 16, 2025- (TUESDAY) Holiday Etiquette Dinner 6:00pm-7:45pm

January 25th, 2026- Winter Ball

February 8th, 2026- Final Class

High School Cotillion for the 2025-2026 Season

Tuition for the High School Cotillion Program is $450.00

Payment can be made in full or 50% deposit to reserve spot for registration. The remainder will be due on August 31st, 2025.

The High School Program (9th-12th) is a unique and enriching experience designed to prepare students for the next stage of life. Through engaging workshops and hands-on instruction, students explore essential social and professional etiquette. Topics include job and scholarship interview skills, confidence-building strategies, how to make a strong first impression, and the art of meaningful conversation. This program is crafted to instill lasting confidence and poise in every participant. The program concludes with a multi-course instructional dinner. All classes are held at the Gaston Country Club from 5:00-7:00 PM

Please see class dates below for High school Cotillion:

September 9th, 2025 (Tues)

September 23rd, 2025 (Tues)

October 14th, 2025 (Tues)

October 23rd, 2025 (Thursday)

JOIN THE LEGACY OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS

National League of Junior Cotillions refund policy: 

refunds may be issued due to illness or relocation from the Gaston County area. A $50 processing fee applies to all refunds.   

Classes Available:

• Pre-Cotillion I (K-2nd) Winter Session
• Pre-Cotillion II (3rd & 4th) Winter Session

Pre-Cotillion I (K-2nd) Winter Session

Pre-Cotillion II (3rd & 4th) Winter Session