National League of Junior Cotillions
Golden Triangle Chapter
Classes
Junior Cotillion Year I-5th and 6th Grade (1:30-3:00 pm)
$300.00
10/4/2025-Introductions and Etiquette Basics, Social Dance (This specific class will be held from 5:30-7:00)
11/15/2025- Telephone and Internet Courtesies, Dance Basics
12/13/2025-Holiday Class, Paying and Receiving Compliments, Social Courtesies, Sports Etiquette, Social Dance
1/10/2026-Correspondence, Acknowledgment of Gifts, Social Dance
2/7/2026-Dining Courtesies, Manners in the Home and Public
3/7/2026-Formal Cotillion Ball with Practical Application of Skills Learned (6:00-8:00 pm)
Junior Cotillion Year II-7th and 8th Grade (3:30-5:00 pm)
$350.00
10/4/2025-Basic Review and Introductions, Social Dance
11/15/2025-Fall Class
12/13/2025-Dressing for Success and Social Outings
1/10/2026-Winter Class
2/7/2026-Instructional Dinner (6:00-8:00 pm)
3/7/2026-Formal Cotillion Ball with Practical Application of Skills Learned (6:00-8:00 pm)
High School Cotillion-9th-12th Grade (5:30-7:00 pm)
$375.00
10/4/2025-Etiquette Basics and Review (This specific class will be held from 1:30-3:00)
11/15/2025-Personality Testing and Working with Others
December Social Outing (TBD)
1/10/2026-Interview Skills, Job Search, and Dressing for Success
2/7/2026-Dining Skills and Instructional Dinner (6:00-8:00 pm)
3/7/2026-Formal Cotillion Ball with Practical Application of Skills Learned (6:00-8:00 pm)
Classes Available:
Junior Cotillion Year I
Junior Cotillion Year I is geared for 5th & 6th graders. The curriculum begins with an introduction to etiquette basics and social dance. Subjects to be covered include, but are not limited to, introductions, electronic etiquette, formal dining & table settings, correspondence, and social skills. The season will conclude with a formal ball. Social dances, such as the fox trot, swing, and waltz along with popular line dances are also taught. This class provides a great opprortunity for your child to step outside of their comfort zone, meet new friends, practice manners/etiquette, and learn leadership and confidence skills.
October 4th, 2025 | Introduction Class-Handshakes, Manners in the Home I, Dance Positions | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
November 15th, 2025 | Thanksgiving Class-Introductions, Manners in the Home II, Compliments, When to Rise | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
December 13th, 2025 | Holiday Class-Doors & Coats, Phone Etiquette, Electronic Media, Corsages & Boutonnieres, Party Courtesies | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
January 10th, 2026 | Winter Class-Hat Etiquette, Table Manners, Place Settings, Thank You Notes | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
February 7th, 2026 | Valentine's Class-Parent Dip into Dance, Invitations, RSVPs, Sports & Flag Etiquette | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
March 7th, 2026 | Black & White Ball | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
Junior Cotillion Year II
Cotillion Year II is for 7th and 8th graders. The Year II classes cover more advanced manners and etiquette skills and build upon concepts introduced in Year I. The Year II class also ncludes an instructional dinner, lessons on etiquette during social outings, and social dance. The season concludes with a formal ball. This class is a great way to build confidence in your teen.
October 4th, 2025 | Back to Basics Class-Manners in Public, Characteristics of a Noble Character | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
November 15th, 2025 | First Impressions Class-Being a Guest or a Host/Hostess, Interview Skills, Introductions | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
December 13th, 2025 | Dress for Success & Cultural Outings-Dress Codes, Gloves, Hats, Ties, & Party Courtesies | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
January 10th, 2026 | Social Networking Class-Polite Conversation, Electronic Media Etiquette, Thank You Notes | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
February 7th, 2026 | Instructional Dinner | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
March 7th, 2026 | Black & White Ball | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
High School
High School Cotillion is for ladies and gentlemen grades 9th thru 12th. This curriculum covers basic etiquette and dance taught in earlier years of Cotillion along with life skills that help pepare for the future, college and the work place. Classes have an emphasis on character building, personality testing, job searches, resume writing, and interview skills. The students also learn about manners in public and participate in a social outing. Dining skills are adressed during an instructional dinner along with additional basic etiquette and social dance skills.
October 4th, 2025 | Etiquette 101 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
November 15th, 2025 | The Starting Point-Personality Testing, Job Searches, Cover Letters & Resumes | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
December 13th, 2025 | Cultural Outing | 7:00 pm | TBD |
January 10th, 2026 | Transitioning from High School to the Adult World | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
February 7th, 2026 | Business Dinner | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |
March 7th, 2026 | Spring Social | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Mount Dora |