National League of Junior Cotillions
Nassau County Chapter
Classes
Junior Cotillion 2026-27 Season Dates
August 30 --Introduction Class Year I
Back to Basics Class Year II
Ice Breaker Class Premier
September 27 -- Fall Class - Year I
First Impressions - Year II
Theatre and Dining Etiquette - Premier
October 25 --Holidays Class - Year I
Social Networking - Year II
Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success- Premier
December 6 -- Thank you and Table Manners - Year I
Correspondence Class - Year II
No Class- Premier
January 24 Parents' Dip Into Dancing - Year I
Formal Events and Parents' Dip Into Dancing - Year II
Writing Notes for All Occasions and Parents' Dip Into Dancing - Premier
Yr. I Class - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yr. II Class - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Premier Class - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All Classes include manners, etiquette, and dance instruction and are held at:
First Baptist Church
1600 South 8th St
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
You will enter at the back of the building.
CULTURAL EVENTS
Year I -- Victorian Tea, 2:00-3:00 pm, Amelia Island Museum of History -TBD
Year II -- Five-Course Instructional Meal, November 8, 4-6 pm, Golf Club of Amelia Island
Premier -- Cultural Outing, TBD, Dinner and Theatre
Black and White Ball- The Amelia River Club- TBD
Pre-Cotillion
All classes are held at First Baptist Church located at 1600 8th Street, Fernandina Beach.
Shannon Hogue, Director
426 South 6th St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-556-1568
Classes Available:
Junior Cotillion Year I
In their first year, Cotillion students learn essential life skills, focusing on etiquette such as table manners, introductions, correspondence, phone/media manners and ballroom dancing.
| August 30th, 2026 | Class One | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| September 27th, 2026 | Class Two | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| October 25th, 2026 | Class Three | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| December 6th, 2026 | Class Four | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| January 24th, 2027 | Class Five-Parents' Dip Into Dancing | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
Junior Cotillion Year II
In Year II, students will learn about advanced techniques for introducing different groups of people. They will practice formal dining, place settings, napkin etiquette and proper use of cutlery. Students learn the importance of respectful use of phones and social media. They continue to build on their dancing by learning more advanced steps.
| August 30th, 2026 | Class One | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| September 27th, 2026 | Class Two | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| October 25th, 2026 | Class Three | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| November 8th, 2026 | 5 Course Instructional Meal | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Golf Club of Amelia |
| December 6th, 2026 | Class Four | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| January 24th, 2027 | Class Five-Parents' Dip Into Dancing | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
Junior Cotillion Premiere
The program provides comprehensive training in advanced etiquette, ballroom dancing, and character development to help participants grow in confidence and social grace. Students learn essential interview skills, including proper preparation and follow-up, effective public speaking, and the art of writing thoughtful thank-you notes, along with modern manners related to cell phone use, the internet, and gaming. Instruction also covers being a gracious host or guest and navigating a variety of social settings such as parties and restaurants. In ballroom dancing, participants master fundamental steps and patterns for dances including the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, while learning proper dance courtesy and partnering skills. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on developing honor, dignity, respect, and responsibility, fostering strong self-esteem and well-rounded social aptitude.
| August 30th, 2026 | Class One | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| September 27th, 2026 | Class Two | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| October 25th, 2026 | Class Three | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| January 24th, 2027 | Class Four- Parents' Dip into Dancing | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM | First Baptist Church 1600 8th St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |