National League of Junior Cotillions
Greater Savannah Chapter

About

The National League of Junior Cotillions, with a copyrighted curriculum, is designed to give young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them; to give them thorough training in dance basics; and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable balls, dinners and events, complete with decorations, refreshments, favors and prizes.

PRE-COTILLION

Pre-Cotillion I (Rising 1st–2nd 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 (Rising 3rd–4th 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.

JUNIOR COTILLION

Year I

A combination of etiquette and dance instruction including the foxtrot and beach shag. Year I will cover topics such as proper seating and escort position, introductions, first impressions, shaking hands, manners in the home, thank-you notes, basic table manners, sports etiquette, cell phone/electronic and social media etiquette, plus responding to invitations.

Additional topics cover having honor, dignity, respect, accountability, and citizenship.

The highlight of the season is the Winter Ball.

Year II

Builds off of Year I, with a combination of etiquette and manners while learning new concepts and more advanced dance steps. Classes will cover topics such as manners in public places, being a guest and a host, branding yourself, interview etiquette, dress codes, how to tie a tie, sportsmanship, cell phone/electronic and social media etiquette, and rules for formal dining with a special emphasis on table manners at each class, with hands-on activities and demonstrations of each course.

Additional topics cover having honor, dignity, respect, accountability, and citizenship.

The highlight of this program is the Instructional Dinner.  Students will be guided through each of the courses with individual attention, providing an opportunity to practice the skills and etiquette they have been learning in an exciting social situation.

Our Cotillion program's continuation depends on word of mouth.

Will you please spread the word about our program to your friends, school acquaintances and family?

APPROPRIATE DRESS

The Greater Savannah Junior Cotillion, National League of Junior Cotillion sessions are dress-up affairs for which careful grooming is required. Hair should be neatly combed, fingernails clipped and clean, and shoes polished. Dancing requires hard soled shoes — no open toe shoes, athletic shoes, or flip flops please.

Ladies: Conservative Sunday knee-length dresses or skirts, short white gloves, and flat smooth-soled dress shoes for dances.

Gentlemen: Khaki pants, dress shirts, ties, navy or dark blazers, and smooth-soled dress shoes.