National League of Junior Cotillions
Abilene Chapter
Classes
Registration confirmation is based on equal numbers of boys to girls and by the date the registration is received. Early registration is highly recommended. There will be NO refunds except in the case of extraordinary circumstances (moving or illness) in fairness to students who are placed on the waiting list.
Pre-Cotillion is for rising 1st-4th grade. Classes meet for 3 hour and a half classes and finish with a graduation program. Students learn introductions, polite conversations, sports etiquette, birthday party etiquette, manner in the home and school, and writing thank you notes.
Classes are from 11:30-12:45 the following dates:
August 17th
September 21st
October 26th
November 9th 11:30 graduation
Junior Cotillion 1 is for rising 5th grade students. Classes emphasize manners in the home and public, first impressions, dress code, and a dining tutorial. Basic dance steps will be intorduced. The seasons includes 5 hour and a half classes followed by a Sock Hop to complete the course. Junior Cotillion 1 will meet from 1:00-2:30.
Junior Cotillion 2 is for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Classes emphasize proper telephone courtesy, electonic etiquette, sports etiquette, High Tea, 5 course dining tutorial, and many other areas of social behavior. Junior Cotillion 2 will meet from 2:45-4:15.
Class Dates:
August 17th
September 28th
October 26th
November 9th
December 7th
Junior Cotillion 1 Sock Hop January 31st 1:00-2:30
Junior Cotillion 2 Winter Ball January 31st 5:30-8:00
Premier Program
The Premier program is for rising 8th-12th graders. Classes continue to cover of honor, dignity, and respect. Class highlights include interviewing, public speaking, dressing for success, hip hop to 2 step dance, and challenging foods with a dining instruction. Premier class does not required a confirmation email to complete enrollment. *Dates are tentative and will be confirmed in July. Class will meet from 4:30-5:45
August 17th Class 1 Sports Etiquette
September 21st Class 2 Dress Codes and Interview Skills
October 26th Class 3 Hip Hop Instruction from TTU Dancers with Soul
November 9th 4:30-6:00 Class 4 Etiquette for friendships and relationships with personality profiles
December 7th 4:30-6:00 Class 5 Parents Dip Into Dancing
January 30th Cultural Event Dining Etiquette Class
Classes Available:
- Pre-Cotillion 1st-4th Grade
- Junior Cotillion Year I 5th Grade
- Junior Cotillion Year II
- Junior Cotillion Premiere Rising 8th-12th Grade
Pre-Cotillion 1st-4th Grade
Pre-Cotillion is for rising 1st-4th grade. Classes meet for 3 hour and a half classes and finish with a graduation program. Students learn introductions, polite conversations, sports etiquette, birthday party etiquette, manner in the home and school, and writing thank you notes.
Classes in from 11:00-12:30 the following dates:
August 17th
September 21st
October 26th
November 16th 11:30-12:30 graduation
| August 17th, 2025 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | ||
| September 21st, 2025 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| October 26th, 2025 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | ||
| November 16th, 2025 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Junior Cotillion Year I 5th Grade
Welcome to the Junior Cotillion program. The Junior Cotillion setting will encourage children to be comfortable together, make new friends, and enjoy themselves. After constant practice in a peer group, young ladies and gentlemen are expected to leave the program with the confidence and poise that comes from knowing proper etiquette in any social situation. Junior Cotillion also gives thorough training in standard ballroom dance steps using current popular music. We highly recommend that you register early, as classes are limited and are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
| August 17th, 2025 | 1:00 am to 2:30 am | ||
| September 21st, 2025 | 1:00 am to 2:30 am | ||
| October 26th, 2025 | 1:00 am to 2:30 am | ||
| November 16th, 2025 | 1:00 am to 2:30 am | ||
| December 7th, 2025 | 1:00 am to 2:30 am | ||
| January 10th, 2026 | 1:00 am to 3:00 am |
Junior Cotillion Year II
Welcome to the Junior Cotillion program. The Junior Cotillion setting will encourage children to be comfortable together, make new friends, and enjoy themselves. After constant practice in a peer group, young ladies and gentlemen are expected to leave the program with the confidence and poise that comes from knowing proper etiquette in any social situation. Junior Cotillion also gives thorough training in standard ballroom dance steps using current popular music. We highly recommend that you register early, as classes are limited and are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
| August 17th, 2025 | 3:00 pm | ||
| September 21st, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | ||
| October 26th, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | ||
| November 16th, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | ||
| December 7th, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | ||
| January 10th, 2026 | 5:30 am to 8:30 am |