National League of Junior Cotillions
Nashville Chapter
Classes
Pre-Cotillion I and Pre-Cotillion II
The Pre-Cotillion program is designed for rising first-fifth grade students. The setting will encourage children to be comfortable together, to make 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 beginning of confidence and poise that comes from knowing the proper thing to do.
Pre-Cotillion I(first-second grade) classes will cover topics such as manners in the home, being introduced, paying, and receiving compliments, birthday party etiquette and basic table manners.
Pre-Cotillion II(third-fifth grade) classes will cover topics such as greetings, rules of introductions, sports etiquette, fast food etiquette, correspondence (the thank you note and the RSVP), more advanced table manners and a basic line dance.
Pre-Cotillion each class is 90 minutes in duration. Classes will be held at the locations indicated by the dates below. Summer Classes are done ove three consecutive weekdays days (generally, Tuesday-Thursday). Spring and Fall classes are held over three Saturdays. The tuition fee is $250.
SPRING | FALL | CLASS TIME | CLASS TIME | |
LOCATION: | 6970 MOORES LANE BRENTWOOD, TN | THE FIFTY FORWARD MARTIN CENTER, BRENTWOOD, TN | 1st & 2nd GRADES | 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades |
Class 1-Saturday | March 28, 2026 | October 3, 2026 | 8:00 am to 9:30 am | 10:00 am to 11:30 pm |
Class 2-Saturday | April 11, 2026 | November 7, 2026 | 8:00 am to 9:30 am | 10:00 am to 11:30 pm |
Class 3-Saturday | April 18, 2026 | December 12, 2026 | 8:00 am GRADUATION 9:00 am | 10:00 am GRADUATION 11:00 am |
SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 | SUMMER 3 | SUMMER 4 | CLASS TIME | CLASS TIME | |
LOCATION: | FSSD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER- FRANKLIN, TN | RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE, TN | COOL SPRINGS HOUSE, BRENTWOOD, TN | THE GROVE AT THE MANOR HOUSE COLLEGE GROVE, TN | 1st & 2nd GRADES | 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades |
Class 1-Tuesday | May 26, 2026 | June 2, 2026 | June 9, 2026 | July 21, 2026 | 9:00 am to 10:30 am | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Class 2-Wedneday | May 27, 2026 | June 3, 2026 | June 10, 2026 | July 22, 2026 | 9:00 am to 10:30 am | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Class 3-Thursday | May 28, 2026 | June 4, 2026 | June 11, 2026 | July 23, 2026 | 9:00 am GRADUATION 10:00 am | 11:00 am GRADUATION 12:00 pm |
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Junior Cotillion Year I & II- for Rising 6th-8th Grades 2026-2027 Dates TBD
Junior Cotillion Year I- OFFERED SEPTEMBER TO FEBRUARY. The season consists of seven events–five once-a-month classes a Holiday dance where they will practice their skills, and a Grand Ball which is the final event of the year. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are balanced evenly between girls and boys. The Tuition for Year I is $500.00 (If you pay by credit card, the card processing fee is added to your tuition).
YEAR I- You are committing to bring your child to a class each month for a 90 minute class for 5 months from September until February and to the Ball in late Feb. Year I Students are placed with fellow classmates unless a parent has requested something different in advance. Our class times are assigned on August 15th based on what will best balance the ratio. Students are often involved in multiple activities. They are asked to come during their assigned class time, but when a conflict arises, parents are able to request one of the other time slots for a specific date. There are generally 5 to 6 class times available for our Year I students. Those classes usually occur at 8 am, 10 am, Noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, or 6 pm. If a student has a standing conflict that needs to be worked around, please inform the office prior to August 1st to find a time that will work. Spots are not held unless you have both paid and registered and spots fill up quickly. Staffing, supplies, and venue contracts are made by June 1st for Junior Cotillion sothere will be no refunds if you drop after that date. Thank you for your understanding.
The Junior Cotillion Year II program is for students who have completed Year 1, it is a year of learning more advanced formal skills. The curriculum includes Table manners and food etiquette questions and answers, the art of polite conversation, formal table settings, telephone & electronic courtesies, manners in the home and public places, proper introductions, dress codes, job interview skills, first impressions, conversation and behavior in the workplace, and ladies and gentlemen together. More advanced ballroom dance steps and combinations in the fox trot, cha cha, and beach shag. The Year II students also enjoy a formal, seated 5-course tutorial dinner before the Grand Ball. The Tuition for Year II is $500.00 (If you pay by credit card, a card processing fee is added to your tuition). Please note, that this class is held at 6 or 8 pm. The official class time will be set on August 15th once we know how many students are attending. The dates are generally posted in January, well in advance of the season so that parents may plan accordingly to commit their student to one 60-minute class per month. There will be no refunds after June 1st as staffing, supplies, and venue contracts are made by June 1st.
Junior Cotillion Registration generally opens up in January and Invitations are sent out April 1st for the following fall season and continue until enrollment is full. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis based on when both tuition payment and registration were received. It is important to register as soon as possible as spots fill quickly.
JUNIOR COTILLION YEAR I & YEAR II DATES 2026-2027 Dates--Tenative | YEAR I EVENTS | Year II EVENTS | LOCATION: |
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 1 Introduction Class | Back to Basic Class | The Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027 |
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 2 Autumn Class | Positive First Impressions | The Martin Center |
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 3 Thanksgiving Class | Dressing for Success | The Martin Center |
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Holiday Dance | Holiday Dance | The Martin Center |
Saturday, January 9, 2027 | 4 Winter Class | Social Networking | The Martin Center |
Saturday, February 6, 2027 | 5 Valentine’s Class | Table Skills/Dining Etiquette | The Martin Center |
The Year I Grand Balls will be held at Richland Country Club on February 20, 2027, Times will be assigned at the December Class.
The Year II five-course Instructional Dinner and Ball will be held at Richland Country Club om February 19, 2027 from 6-9 pm
Classes Available:
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 1A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 May26,27,28 AT 9 AM FSSD PERFORMING ARTS, FRANKLIN
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 1B SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 May26,27,28 AT 11 AM FSSD PERFORMING ARTS, FRANKLIN
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 2A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 June 2-4 AT 9 AM RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 2B SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 June 2-4 AT 11 AM RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 2C SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 June 2-4 AT 1 PM RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 3A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 JUNE 9,10,11 AT 9 AM COOL SPRINGS HOUSE, BRENTWOOD
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 3B SUMMER GRADES 3,4&5 JUNE 9,10,11 AT 11 AM COOL SPRINGS HOUSE, BRENTWOOD
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 4A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 July 21,22,23 AT 9 AM The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE College Grove, TN
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 4B SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 July 21,22,23 AT 11 AM The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE College Grove, TN
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS 5A FALL GRADES 1,2 (3MONTH) 8 AM MARTIN CENTER, BRENTWOOD
- Pre-Cotillion CLASS FALL 5B GRADES 3,4, & 5, AT 10 AM, Martin Center
- Pre-Cotillion SPRING A at 8am Brentwood at 10am Grades 1,2 starts March 28
- Pre-Cotillion SPRING B at 10am GRADES 3,4,5 BRENTWOOD STARTS MARCH 28
- Junior Cotillion Year I
- Junior Cotillion Year II
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 1A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 May26,27,28 AT 9 AM FSSD PERFORMING ARTS, FRANKLIN
1A 2026 SUMMER PRE-COTILLION CLASS 1A-GRADES 3,4,5- May26-28) at 9 AM THIS WILL BE AT FSSD Performing Arts in Franklin 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin, TN 37069
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday May 26- Class 1
Wednesday May 27- class 2
Thursday, May 28- Class 3. On Day 3, parents return at 10:00 am to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion I (First & Second Grades) Class A 9:00 am- 10:30 am; There are no make-up classes available. FSSD Performing Arts in Franklin
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 1B SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 May26,27,28 AT 11 AM FSSD PERFORMING ARTS, FRANKLIN
2026 SUMMER PRE-COTILLION CLASS 1B-GRADES 3,4,5- (June 3-5) at 11 AM THIS WILL BE AT FSSD Performing Arts in Franklin 1030 Excellence Way Franklin, TN 37069
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday May 26- Class 1
Wednesday May 27- class 2
Thursday May 28- Class 3 On Day 3, parents return at 12:00 am to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion II (Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade) Class B 11:00 am- 12:30 pm; There are no make-up classes available. FSSD Performing Arts in Franklin
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 2A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 June 2-4 AT 9 AM RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
CLASS 2A-GRADES 1 & 2 JUNE 2-4, 2026 at 9 AM RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday, June 2- Class 1
Wedneday, June 3- class 2
Thursday, June 4- Class 3. On Day 3, parents return at 10:00 am to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion I (First-Second Grade) Class A 9:00 am- 10:30am; There are no make-up classes available. THIS CLASS DATE WILL BE LOCATED AT RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB- NASHVILLE, TN
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 2B SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 June 2-4 AT 11 AM RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
2026 SUMMER PRE-COTILLION CLASS 2B-GRADES 3,4,5- (June 2-4) at 11 AM THIS WILL BE AT RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
PRE-COTILLION II - Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday June 3- Class 1
Wednesday, June 4- Class 2
Thursday, June 5- Class 3. On Day 3, parents return at 12:00 pm to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion II (Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade) Class B 11:00 am- 12:30 pm; There are no make-up classes available.
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 2C SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 June 2-4 AT 1 PM RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
2026 SUMMER PRE-COTILLION CLASS 2C-GRADES 3,4,5- (June 2-4) at 1 PM THIS WILL BE AT RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB NASHVILLE TN
PRE-COTILLION II - Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday June 3- Class 1
Wednesday June 4- class 2
Thursday June 5- Class 3. On Day 3, parents return at 2:00 pm to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion II (Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade) Class B 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm; There are no make-up classes available. FSSD Performing Arts in Franklin
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 3A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 JUNE 9,10,11 AT 9 AM COOL SPRINGS HOUSE, BRENTWOOD
CLASS 3A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 JUNE 9,10,11 AT 9 AM COOL SPRINGS HOUSE, BRENTWOOD
PRE-COTILLION I. First and Second Grade
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday, June 9- Class 1
Wednesday, June 10- class 2
Thursday June 11- Class 3. On Day 3, parents return at 10:00 am to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion I (First-Second Grade) Class A 9:00 am- 10:30am; There are no make-up classes available. THIS CLASS DATE WILL BE LOCATED AT COOL SPRINGS HOUSE IN BRENTWOOD, TN PART OF CROCKETT PARKS.
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 3B SUMMER GRADES 3,4&5 JUNE 9,10,11 AT 11 AM COOL SPRINGS HOUSE, BRENTWOOD
CLASS 3B SUMMER GRADES 3,4&5 JUNE 9,10,11 AT 11 AM COOL SPRINGS HOUSE, BRENTWOOD (inside Crockett Park)
PRE-COTILLION II - Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday, June 9 Class 1
Wednesday, June 10- class 2
Thursday, June 11 Class 3 On Day 3, parents return at 12:00 pm to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion II (Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade) Class B 11:00 am- 12:30 pm; There are no make-up classes available. COOL SPRINGS HOUSE BRENTWOOD, TN
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 4A SUMMER GRADES 1,2 July 21,22,23 AT 9 AM The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE College Grove, TN
4A 2026 SUMMER PRE-COTILLION CLASS 4A-GRADES 3,4,5- May26-28) at 9 AM THIS WILL BE at The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE 6200 Wildings Blvd, College Grove, TN 37046. 6200 Wildings Blvd, College Grove, TN 37046
PRE-COTILLION I First and Second Grade
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday July 21- Class 1
Wednesday, July 22- class 2
Thursday, July 23- Class 3 (Graduation) On Day 3, parents return at 11:00 am to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion I (First & Second Grades) Class A 9:00 am- 11:30 am; There are no make-up classes available. The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE 6200 Wildings Blvd, College Grove, TN 37046. 6200 Wildings Blvd, College Grove, TN 37046
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 4B SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 July 21,22,23 AT 11 AM The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE College Grove, TN
CLASS 4B SUMMER GRADES 3,4,5 July 21,22,23 AT 11 AM The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE College Grove, TN 6200 Wildings Blvd, College Grove, TN 37046
PRE-COTILLION II - Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
2026 Pre-Cotillion Schedule for this class date:
Tuesday, July 21- Class 1
Wednesday, July 22- class 2
Thursday, July 23- Class 3 (Graduation) On Day 3, parents return at 12:00 pm to see their students graduate.
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion II (Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade) Class B 11:00 am- 12:30 pm; There are no make-up classes available. The Grove at the MANOR HOUSE 6200 Wildings Blvd, College Grove, TN 37046.
Pre-Cotillion CLASS 5A FALL GRADES 1,2 (3MONTH) 8 AM MARTIN CENTER, BRENTWOOD
CLASS FALL 5A GRADES 1 & 2, AT 8 AM, Martin Center
FALL 2026 PRE-COTILLION I -CLASS A - 8:00am GRADES Rising 1st & 2nd grades
Class 1- October 3, 2026
Class 2 - November 7, 2026
Class 3 - December 12, 2026 (on this day there will be a graduation. Parents please arrive at 9:00 am on Day 3 to see the graduation ceremony).
Class times: Class A 8:00 am to 9:30 am . On Day 3, parents return at 9:00 am to see their students graduate.
This will be held at the Fifty Forward MARTIN CENTER 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027
PRE-COTILLION I
First and Second Grade
Pre-Cotillion CLASS FALL 5B GRADES 3,4, & 5, AT 10 AM, Martin Center
CLASS FALL 2026 5B GRADES 3,4, & 5, AT 10 AM, Martin Center
FALL 2026 PRE-COTILLION II
Class times:
Pre-Cotillion II (Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade) Class 5B 10:00 am- 11:30 am; There are no make-up classes available.
Class 1- October 3, 2026
Class 2 - November 7, 2026
Class 3 - December 12, 2026. On Day 3, parents return at 11:00 am to see their students graduate.
This will be held at the Fifty Forward MARTIN CENTER 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027
Pre-Cotillion SPRING A at 8am Brentwood at 10am Grades 1,2 starts March 28
NASHVILLE PRE-COTILLION CLASS SPRING A GRADES 1,2 (3SATURDAYS) 8 AM BRENTWOOD, TN
CLASS SPRING A GRADES 1 & 2, AT 8 AM, 6970 Moores Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
SPRING 2026 PRE-COTILLION I -CLASS A - 8:00 am to 9:30am GRADES Rising 1st & 2nd grades
Class 1 - MARCH 28, 2026
Class 2 - APRIL 11, 2026
Class 3 - APRIL 18, 2026 (Graduation. Parents please arrive at 9:00 am on Day 3 to see the graduation ceremony).
Class times: Class A 8:00 am to 9:30 am
This will be held at the 6970 Moores Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
PRE-COTILLION I
First and Second Grade
- Manners in the home
- Being introduced
- Paying and receiving compliments
- Birthday party etiquette
- Basic table manners
Pre-Cotillion SPRING B at 10am GRADES 3,4,5 BRENTWOOD STARTS MARCH 28
2026-2027 NASHVILLE PRE-COTILLION CLASS SPRING B GRADES 3,4,5 (3SATURDAYS) 10 AM BRENTWOOD, TN
CLASS SPRING B GRADES 3,4,5, AT 10 AM, 6970 Moores Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
PRE-COTILLION I -CLASS B - 10:00 am to 11:30am GRADES 3, 4, 5.
Class 1 - MARCH 28, 2026
Class 2 - APRIL 11, 2026
Class 3 - APRIL 18, 2026 (Graduation-Parents, please arrive at 11:00 am on Day 3 to see the ceremony).
Class times: Spring Class B -10:00 am to 11:30 am
This will be held at the 6970 Moores Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
Pre-Cotillion II for Grades 3, 4, & 5
Greeting and Shaking Hands
Rules of Introductions
Sports Etiquette
Fast Food Etiquette
More Advanced Table Manners
Basic Line Dance
Junior Cotillion Year I
Welcome! All Applicants are placed on a waitlist once both Registration and Payment are received. Acceptance will be sent out on a first-come, first-serve basis on an equal gentlemen-lady ratio. The first acceptance notification announcements will be mailed out on May 15th. Registrations that take place after May 15th will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with an equal boy-girl ratio based on availability. It is common for some students to remain on the waitlist until as late as August while we wait for the boy-girl ratio to balance.
Students are placed in classes with their schoolmates for the fall unless otherwise requested at the time of registration. If your child has a standing commitment at a certain time, it is important we know that PRIOR to August 1st to affect their class time placement. If it is an occasional need to move class times, that is done by filling out a quick form.
Students are notified by mail on August 15th of their assigned class group time for the season. Classes do fill up fast.
We look forward to seeing your child in the fall! Please share with your parent friends.
Info:
National League of Junior Cotillions – Director’s Home
Registration:
https://nljc.com/n/chapters/nashville/chapter/registration/2026-2027
Pay Tuition Link:
Thank you!
Suzette Wimpy, Director NLJC Nashville & Williamson Co Chapters
Junior Cotillion Year II
Welcome! Students are required to complete Year I before registering for Year II Class. The year II class expands what they have learned in Year I going deeper into manners, etiquette, and dance. The year concludes with a 5-course instructional dinner and ball. NOTE: OUR YEAR II CLASSES ARE ON THE SAME DAY AS YEAR I CLASSES BUT MEET AT THE END OF THE DAY EITHER AT 6PM or 8PM, TIME WILL BE DETERMINED IN AUGUST. THIS TIME PERIOD HAS HAD THE FEWEST CONFLICTS FOR OUR YEAR II STUDENTS IN THE PAST.
Welcome! All Applicants are placed on a waitlist once both Registration and Payment are received. Acceptance will be sent out on a first-come, first-serve basis The first notification announcements will be mailed out on May 15th. Registrations that take place after May 15th will be sent on the same first-come, first-serve basis with an equal boy-girl ratio based on availability. It is common for some students to remain on the waitlist until as late as August while we wait for the boy-girl ratio to balance.
Students are placed in classes with their schoolmates for the fall unless otherwise requested at the time of registration.
Students are notified by mail on August 15th of which class group time they are assigned for the season. Classes do fill up fast. Only one class time is offered for Year II.
We look forward to seeing your child in the fall! Please share with your parent friends.
Info:
National League of Junior Cotillions – Director’s Home
Registration:
https://nljc.com/n/chapters/nashville/chapter/registration/2026-2027
Pay Tuition Link:
Thank you!
Suzette Wimpy, Director NLJC Nashville & Williamson Co Chapters