Welcome

Mission Statement:

To act and learn to treat others with honor, dignity, and respect for better relationships with family, friends, and business associates later in life, and to learn and practice ballroom dance.  

WE'RE GROWING AND EXPANDING TO OLATHE/LENEXA:

We will be offering a Spring 2026 season at Prairie Highlands Golf Club!

The season will consist of five classes at Prairie Highlands Golf Club on Thursdays February 5th, February 19th, March 5th, April 2nd, and April 16th and a ball on Saturday, May 16th.  Registration for a Spring 2026 season will open on January 1st!  To register your interest and to be sent a formal invitation please add yourself to our mailing list HERE.  

Tea & Grace with Intercontinental

The Greater Kansas City Chapter of Junior Cotillions is delighted to announce a special partnership with the InterContinental Kansas City, one of the city’s premier four-star hotels. Director Amanda Wagner will be hosting a signature Tea & Grace event on Sunday, January 18th, set within the hotel’s elegant surroundings.

Join us at 4:00 PM for a delightful afternoon tea experience paired with a guided etiquette lesson designed to inspire confidence, grace, and timeless manners. We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable and beautifully refined afternoon.

Register here.

JUNIOR COTILLION REGISTRATION:

Registration for the 2026-2027 season will begin in the spring of 2026.

Add your child to our mailing list and receive an invitation! Click HERE.

Announcements

Director,  Amanda Wagner,  has had another article featured in Northland City Lifestyle!  "Sincere Thanks, Made Simple: a guide to the lost art of the thank you card."  You can read the guide here.

You can also check out her previous article, “People over Perfection: Top Ten Etiquette Tips for Children,” a must-read for parents looking to help their kids grow in confidence, kindness, and character, here.

The Greater Kansas City Chapter of National League of Junior Cotillions is pleased to announce our 2025 Best Mannered Teachers:

Kelly Van Maren from St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School

&

Emily Gilbreth from Pembroke Hill School

Members of our Advisory Board support the Director by promoting Junior Cotillion with their school families, providing feedback, and serving as ambassadors throughout the season. Thank you for your service! 

2025-2026 Season Advisory Board Members:

• Mr. & Mrs. Allen
• Dr. Lilly Coye
• Carrie Kruse
• Dana Lisson
• Julia Malter
• Mr. & Mrs. Moss
• Margaret Stauffer
• Sarah Stevenson
• Dr. Bryce H. Wagner III

About Director

    Amanda Wagner was born and raised in Kansas City. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Westminster College and spent the next fifteen years living in five cities spread out over three continents. In 2022 she returned to Kansas City with her husband, two daughters, and two cats (Ethel and Lucy) in tow.  As they say, "There is no place like home."

    Amanda is a member of the Junior League of Kansas City and sits on the board of the Kansas City Ballet Guild.  She has served with various parent groups through her children’s schooling and regularly volunteers in local schools.  Previoulsy, Amanda taught ballet - to children and adults both! These experiences beautifully demonstrate Amanda's love of children, education, dance, and cultural exchange.  

    Amanda is thrilled to bring Junior Cotillion back to Kansas City. As she likes to say, “Good manners never go out of style!”