National League of Junior Cotillions
St. Illa Chapter
Classes
Junior Cotillion Program 5th-8th Grade
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Classes are held once a month due to busy lifestyles. All classes are held on Sunday afternoon. Year I class is 2:00-3:30 PM and Year II CLASS IS 4:00-5:30 PM. Classes are held at Grace Episcopal Church, Waycross. Students are more likely to retain skills which are learned over a longer period of time.
Etiquette booklets are given to students to take home after the first class. Students are assigned a “Cotillion Challenge” which allows them to practice the skills they have learned in class. These booklets are to be brought to every class but not to the balls.
Holly Ball allow students a semi-formal environment to practice the etiquette and dance skills they have learned and to enjoy self-assurance that comes from knowing proper manners to use. The evening includes special dance contests to holiday music, special prizes, corsages and boutonniers.
Parents’ Dip Into Dancing – Parents are invited to join us for our Dip into Dancing Day in February to learn the basic Waltz. At the Black & White Ball, parents are invited to attend the last half hour to observe and dance with their children.
The Five-Course Instructional Dinner for Year II. Advanced begins with a tutorial dinner focusing on table etiquette, including proper use of napkins, utensils, finger bowls, proper silverware positions, and more. Students are guided with individual attention and instruction as each course is served.
Black and White Ball allow students a formal environment to practice the etiquette and dance skills they have learned and to enjoy self-assurance that comes from know- ing the proper manners to use. The evening includes special prizes, contests, party favors, corsages, boutonnieres, and dancing.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
Classes - All Junior Cotillion sessions are dress-up affairs for which careful grooming is required. Hair should be neatly combed; fingernails clipped and clean, shoes polished and so forth. Dancing requires hard-sole shoes; no athletic shoes or flip flops please. Ladies should wear conservative Sunday dresses or skirts and dress shoes for classes. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, white dress shirts, ties, and navy or dark blazers.
Black and White Ball - The Grand Ball is a formal event for which age appropriate dress is required. Year I ladies should wear formal, white or ivory dresses and white gloves. Year I gentlemen should wear black tie tuxedos. Year II ladies should wear formal black dresses and white gloves. Year II gentlemen should wear white dinner jackets and black tuxedo pants.
TUITION
Membership dues are: Year I. Introduction is $280 and include all costs for the training and balls & Year II. Advanced is $300 and include all costs for the training and balls plus a five-course instructional dinner. We highly recommend that you send in your reservation early, as class sizes are limited and are filled on a first- come, first served basis. Classes are filled according to the date the tuition is received. Tuition may be paid in full with the application or half with the application and the remaining half by September 1. Acceptance of the invitation and tuition payment must be received by September 1. There will be no refunds after September 1, except in the case of extraordinary circumstances such as moving or illness, in fairness to students who are placed on the waiting list. Monthly payments may be accepted; please contact the Director for details.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Members are required to conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the courtesies taught. The directors reserve the right to request the withdrawal of any lady or gentleman who fails to show progress in this area. At no time will the students be allowed to loiter around the facilities or in the restrooms.Parents of Junior Cotillion members have a standing invitation to observe one Junior cotillion session and are asked to chaperone one specified dance during the year. It is a joyous sight to see these young people in action.Parents are encouraged to stress the importance of prompt arrival and departure for each event
Classes Available:
Junior Cotillion Year I Introduction
| September 13th, 2026 | Introduction | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| October 4th, 2026 | Manners in Public | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| November 8th, 2026 | Ball Etiquitte & RSVP | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| December 11th, 2026 | Holly Ball | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Okefenokee Country Club |
| January 10th, 2027 | RSVP and Thank you | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| February 7th, 2027 | Table Manners & Parents Dip into Dancing | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| March 13th, 2027 | Black & White Ball | 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Okefenokee Country Club |
Junior Cotillion Year II Advanced
| September 13th, 2026 | Back to Basics | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| October 4th, 2026 | First Impressions | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| November 8th, 2026 | Dress for Success | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| December 11th, 2026 | Holly Ball | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| January 10th, 2027 | Social Networking | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| February 7th, 2027 | Dining Etiquette | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Grace Episcopal Church |
| February 20th, 2027 | Instructional Dinner | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Okefenokee Country Club |
| March 13th, 2027 | Black & White Ball | 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Okefenokee Country Club |