National League of Junior Cotillions
Gaston County Chapter
Welcome
National League of Junior Cotillions is back in Gaston County! Please stay tuned as we continue to grow and plan classes for the upcoming seasons. We are excited and committed to making the program fun, engaging and extremely beneficial for each student involved. Please reach out with any questions.
Registration is NOW OPEN for Pre-Cotillion I & II for the 2025 Season
Junior Cotillion is a character education program specifically designed to teach middle school (5th-8th grade) aged students etiquette, manners, and modern ballroom dancing. The program aims to foster self-confidence and respect by offering guidance and practice in social courtesies that enhance their lives and positively impact those around them.
Pre-Cotillion is a program designed for elementary school (K-4th grade) aged children. They learn the very basics of etiquette and manners, preparing them for advancement in life and the program. The Pre-Cotillion Program setting will encourage children to be comfortable together, make new friends, and enjoy themselves in a social setting. Through role-playing and hands-on experience, young ladies and gentlemen will leave the program with conifdence and poise.
About Director
Weston & Lindsey Williamson are newlyweds, residing in Gastonia. Weston is a Gaston County native and returned to Gastonia after attending East Carolina University. Weston works as HR director for a local fire safety comapny. Lindsey is originially from Chicago and she works as an elementary school teacher. They are passsionate about being apart of the NLJC network in Gaston County and are excited to re-establish the Gaston County chapter.