National League of Junior Cotillions
Greater Kansas City Chapter

About

Pre-Cotillion programming is designed to give young people instruction and practive in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them.  We offer instruction in the areas of complete social etiquette, designed for grades first through fourth, focusing in the area of developing character.  In addition to the usual courtesies, including Greetings, Table Manners, Correspondence, and Appearances, we also offer instruction in the area of Birthday Parties, Sports Manners, Restaurants and the values of honor, respect, dignity, honesty and responsibility.

The Pre-Cotillion Program will encourage children to be comfortable together, to mkae new friends, and enjoy themselves.  Through role-playing, hands-on experience, and storytelling in a peer group, young ladies and gentlemen are expected to leave the program with the beginnings of confidence and poise that come from knowing the proper things to do.

National League of Junior Cotillions is a curriculum designed to give young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for themselves 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.

 

Junior Cotillion emphasizes etiquette, manners, and character education as well as dancing. The social and character education components of the program include rules of polite conversation, introductions, proper telephone courtesy, table manners, acknowledgments of gifts, receiving lines, participating in group settings, paying and receiving compliments, sports etiquette, first impressions, dress code for all occasions, and manners in the home and public places. Other topics covered are the ethics involved in the areas of having honor, dignity, respect, honesty, fairness, a caring attitude, accountability, and citizenship.

Pre-Cotillion One is for 1st and 2nd graders.

Pre-Cotillion Two is for 3rd and 4th graders.

Junior Cotillion One is for 6th and 7th grade students.

Junior Cotillion Two is for returning 7th graders and 8th grade students.

Dress code for Pre-Cotillion Classes: Ladies should wear appropriate length dresses or skirts.  Gentlemen should wear khaki pants or dress shorts with a collard shirt.

Dress code for Junior Cotillion Classes: Ladies should wear age appropriate, conservative dresses or skirts, dress shoes, and short white gloves*. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, dress shirts, ties, navy blazers, and dress shoes. No open-toe or athletic shoes will be permitted.

*Gloves may be purchased from a local bridal salon or Amazon.  In additon, the Director will have gloves available for sale for $5 at the first class of the season.

Dress code for the Grand Spring Ball: Ladies should wear age-appropriate, conservative semi-formal dresses (longer length preferred) and short white gloves. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, white dress shirts, ties, navy blazers, and dress shoes. Dark suits optional.

Dress code for the Black & White Ball: Ladies should wear age-appropriate, white, formal dresses and short white gloves. Gentlemen should wear black tuxedos.

Tuition: 

$200 Pre-Cotillion - Includes three classes and a graduation.

$375 Junior Cotillion One - Includes five classes and a ball.

$475 Junior Cotillion Two - Includes five classes and the instructional dinner and ball. 

We highly recommend that you submit registration early, as class sizes are limited, and expected to fill.  Half of tuition is due at registration, with the remaining half of tuition to be paid on, or before, June 1st (Pre-Cotillion) or August 1st (Junior Cotillion). 

There are no refunds, except in the case of extreme health issues or an out of area move.