Welcome

Welcome to the Greater Westlake Denver Area Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions.  

Junior Cotillion is a character education program that teaches middle school students etiquette, manners and contemporary ballroom dancing skills. The goals of the program are to give young people self confidence and respect by providing instruction and practice in courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them.   This year Junior Cotillion will be offered to 5th - 6th grade for Year 1.  7th and 8th graders will be able to take our Year 2 classes.   Classes meet once a month on Sunday afternoons starting in December, and they conclude with a grand final ball in April.  Classes will be held at Denver United Methodist Church.  

Please come and join us for our classes where we focus on building confidence, manners, etiquette instruction, character education, basic ballroom dance instruction, and fun!  Our mission statement says it all...to act and learn to treat others with honor, dignity, and respect.

 Please feel free to contact Kristin Vance, Director at 704.661.3433 OR [email protected] for additional information.  

Announcements

2022-23 Cotillion Season Information

Registration is now open for the 2023-24 Junior Cotillion season.  An overview of the program is posted below.  

To register, please follow this link: 

Tuition:

Tuition for Year 1 is $325.  Tuition for Year 2 is $350. 

Tuition includes everything for the year: notebooks, refreshments, parent dance, prizes, class materials, final balls/events, etc. 

Spots do fill on a first come, first serve basis. 

Class Information: 

Classes will begin in December and conclude with a final ball in late April  Classes will meet one afternoon a month for an hour and a half.  Each class will consist of 2-4 different schools. This allows the students to particpate with their school friends but to also meet new peers from other schools as well.  

                                                Year I 

Parent's Reception - November 12th, 2023 @ 3:00 PM

All classes will meet from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Introduction Class I - December 10th, 2023

Winter Class II - January 14th, 2023

Valentine Class III - February 11th, 2023

Spring Class IV - March 10th, 2023

                                                                                                               Final Class V - April 14th, 2023

Spring Ball - April 27th, 2023

                                                                                                        Year 2:

All classes will meet from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Introduction Class I - December 10th, 2023

Winter Class II - January 14th, 2023

Valentine Class III - February 11th, 2023

Spring Class IV - March 10th, 2023

                                                                                                               Final Class V - April 14th, 2023

Formal Instructional Dinner - April 26th, 2023

Registration: 

You may register your child and pay online for the 2023-24 year here: https://nljc.com/n/index.php/chapters/greaterwestlake/chapter/registration/2023-2024

***If you are using your computer to register, the link is on the left side of the page. If you are using your cell phone to register, the link will be in the top right drop down menu.

If you know of anyone else who might be interested in particpating, please forward this link on to them: https://nljc.com/n/index.php/chapters/greaterwestlake/chapter

Please contact Kristin Vance if you have any questions or if you are interested in receiving more information for the Year 1 program at [email protected] or at 704.661.3433

Spots do fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Informational Parent Meetings: 

There will be an Informational Parent Meeting on November 12th at 3:00 PM for those who would like more information. It’s not mandatory to attend, but if you are new to Junior Cotillion, the meeting provides a good overview of the program.   We hope to see you there. 

About Director

Kristin Vance is a Director with the National League of Junior Cotillion, leading the Greater Westlake Denver Area Chapter since 2022.  Kristin is a Denver, NC native.  She graduated from Asbury University in Wilmore, KY with a degree in Elementary Education.   Kristin has 15 years of teaching experience and currently serves as the Dean of Students for grades 5 - 8.  In addition to education, Kristin serves in various ministries at her church and in the community.  Her sincere desire is for every student to leave her program with an increased sense of self worth and skills that will last a lifetime.

Contact informaion for Kristin Vance is: Cell 704.661.3433, Email:  [email protected]

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