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REGISTRATION for the 2026-2027 COTILLION PROGRAM IS OPEN!

The National League of Junior Cotillions is a multi-year etiquette program that offers fun, age-appropriate lessons in social graces that will last a lifetime. The program gives young people the opportunity to learn about and practice social courtesies and dance. The character education components of the program include proper telephone courtesy, acknowledgment of gifts, introductions, participating in group settings, polite conversation, paying and receiving compliments, sports etiquette, first impressions, dress codes for various occasions, manners in the home as well as public places, table manners, and many other areas of social behavior. Other topics covered are the importance of having honor, dignity, respect, a caring attitude, accountability, and citizenship.

Find class descriptions on the CLASSES page. 

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!  Join us for Pre-Cotillion (grades 1-4) or Junior Cotillion (grades 5-8) by clicking the registration tab.

Tuition for Junior Cotillion I & II is $400.  Your student class registration will be confirmed once payment is received.

Tuition for Pre-Cotillion is $200 which includes a 3-day program designed for students in 1st-4th grades.  Your student class registration will be confirmed once payment is received.

Payment options:

- Check payable to: NLJC Greater Johnston Chapter

- Venmo @nljcgreaterjohnston

- PayPal @nljcgreaterjohnston (please be aware that PayPal will charge an additional fee)

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 3264

Topsail Beach, NC 28445

**Refund Policy:  Registration fees are non-refundable, as venue space and program expenses are secured in advance based on enrollment.  Refunds are only considered in the event of a student relocation prior to the start of the season or in the case of extenuating family circumstances.  

About Director

The NLJC Greater Johnston Chapter is under the direction of Julie Spence.  Julie is assisted by her twin daughters, Lily McDowell and Claire Zimmerman.