National League of Junior Cotillions
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Chapter
Welcome
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS
Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center Chapter
Bringing the best of the culture forward into the future
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS IS TO TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO TREAT OTHERS
WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
AND TO TEACH SOCIAL DANCE
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
ABOUT NLJC, SWFL
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TIME AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
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Acceptance
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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2023-2024 SEASON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE FOR THE CURRENT SEASON SCROLL DOWN UNDER THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
In the event of severe weather, local or national emergencies, or a pandemic,
activities and events may be postponed, rescheduled, or cancelled
TESTIMONIALS
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The cotillion in Southwest Florida is magical!
Portrait and Event Photography by EVOKE Photography and Videography, Fort Myers
LINKS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laurie Coventry Payne, Director
Announcements
Spread the Word - Share your StoryClasses fill quicklyCLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE REMAINING EVENTS FOR 2022-2023SEASON I Events remaining this season - 2022-2023
Thursday, February 19th, 2023 ……………………………………… Valentines DanceSunday or Monday, March 19th-20th, 2023………………… Parent Dip into DancingFathers escort their daughters: Sons escort their mothersSunday, April 23rd, 2023. ………………………………….. Renaissance Festival & BalSEASON I SCHEDULE WITH TIMESSEASON IIThursday, February 19th, 2023 ……………………………………… Valentines DanceSunday, March 26th, 2023…………………………………………….….. Fifties DanceSunday, April 30, 2023. ………………………………..………………… European BallPreceded by a three-course instructional dinner (Continental Style Dining)SEASON IIISunday, February 5th, 2023. ………………………………………. Masquerade BallSunday, March 5th, 2023. ……………,,,,,…………………… …… Twenties DanceTuesday, March 28th, 2023 ………………………………….. . Graduation RehearsalGraduates must attend this event: one parent to accompanies the graduate through the business lineSaturday, April 1st, 2023 ……………………………………………. Graduation BallSEASON III SCHEDULE WITH TIMES |
About Director
Laurie Coventry Payne, director of the National League of Junior Cotillions Southwest Florida, opened her first chapter in 2004. Since then, 3500 students have registered in the program, representing six counties and fifty-two schools in Southwest Florida.
Miss Laurie was a professional classical dancer in Europe. Upon retirement, Miss Laurie earned her master's degree in environmental science. She worked for several years as an adjunct professor at Florida Gulf Coast University before becoming the executive director of a non-profit Foundation. The Foundation manages, supports, and sustains programs for students that encourage creativity, build character, and strengthen community.
Miss Laurie to her husband of thirty-four years. She has five grown children, three grandchildren, and a golden retriever named Pony.
Laurie Coventry Payne, M.S.
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