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IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE 2025-2026 JUNIOR COTILLION SEASON.

NEW THIS SEASON!

WE HAVE ADDED CLASSES AT FOX DEN FOR ALL OUR FARRAGUT FAMILIES. THESE WILL FILL UP FAST SO REGISTER SOON.

The Knoxville Chapter of the 

National League of Junior Cotillions

cordially invites your child to the classes for

2025-2026 JUNIOR COTILLION SEASON

JUNIOR COTILLION 6th-8th Grade ($420)

National program of etiquette, character education and manners

Under the direction of Mindy Coulter since 2000

Junior Cotillion Instructor Mindy Coulter

Any questions, please contact me

[email protected] or 865-548-8728

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of the National League of Junior Cotillions is to offer young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them, to offer thorough training in standard ballroom dance and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy the skills at memorable parties, dances/classes and balls complete with decorations, refreshments, favors and prizes.

The Junior Cotillion program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students begins with the first class in the fall for a total of 7 events. They meet once a month for an hour and a half during the academic school year from fall to spring, skipping December.

A Pre-Cotillion program is also offered for elementary school students. In the fall, we invite 3rd-5th graders to join us for three 75 minute classes that meet once a month in September, October and November. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students are invited to join us in the spring for three 75 minute classes, dates TBA. 

All students should pre-register online. Tuition payment is payable by PayPal or online credit card; alternatively a check to 'NLJC' may be mailed. 

The Knoxville Chapter of the 

National League of Junior Cotillions

cordially invites your child to the classes for

2025-2026 PRE-COTILLION

Fall Session Sep 16, Oct 21 & Nov 18

Register and pay tuition online or mail check

PRE-COTILLION 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade ($220)

National program of etiquette, character education and manners

Under the direction of Mindy Coulter since 2000

Junior Cotillion Instructor Mindy Coulter

Pre-Cotillion Instructor Melissa Cox

Any questions, please contact us

[email protected] or 865-789-0932

and

[email protected] or 865-548-8728

PRE-COTILLION FOR GRADES K-5

We are delighted to offer Pre-Cotillion classes in Knoxville for elementary school age children. Our local chapter has offered the Junior Cotillion 6th-8th grade program for over 20 years and for the past 4 years, we have enjoyed providing an opportunity for elementary school students to enroll in Pre-Cotillion classes. 

The purpose of the NLJC is to give young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them. We offer instruction in social etiquette that focuses on developing character. In addition to the usual courtesies, including Greetings, Introductions, Table Manners, Correspondence and Appearances, we also offer instruction in the areas of Birthday Parties, Sports Manners, Restaurants (both fast food and formal) and the values of honor, dignity, respect and responsibility.

Pre-Cotillion offers instruction in the areas of basic manners in the home - appearances, introductions, sports manners and basic table manners, including such things as the proper way to eat soup, using a knife and fork. We teach power words, that will instill common courtesies throughout their lifetimes and practice birthday party manners that emphasize proper etiquette. We cover introductions, sports manners and basic table manners - while exploring new areas, including making friends, keeping friends, writing correspondences and school manners. Fast food manners are discussed and taught.

Attire is collared shirt and pants for the gentlemen and knee length dresses or skirts for the ladies. 

We ask parents to pre-register their younger children on our website. The schedule for Pre-Cotillion will consist of three 75 minute classes. The classes will be offered once a month for three months in the fall and once a week for three weeks in the spring. Click on 'Classes' then scroll down to Pre-Cotillion to see which dates and times best fit your family schedule and sign up now. Classes will be filled in the order tuition is received. Payment of membership dues ($220) can be made online with credit card or PayPal or by mailing check per online invoice.

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SEE 'CLASSES' FOR THE CURRENT SCHEDULE FOR BOTH JUNIOR AND PRE-COTILLION.

PRE-COTILLION We are very proud of our PRE-COTILLION K-5th grade students that have attended our sessions since 2022. This popular nationwide program includes instruction that gets younger students ready for Junior Cotillion in middle school. We offer classes for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders in the fall; we offer classes for kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade in the spring.  Please pre-register your elementary school student, as these sessions fill up quickly at Cherokee.

JUNIOR COTILLION  NEW CLASS LOCATION ADDED THIS YEAR - FOX DEN COUNTRY CLUB!! Due to the large number of 6th graders and to offer a more convenient location for Farragut families, we have added a group. We now offer three class groups. We offer two at Cherokee, one on Tuesday evenings and one on Wednesday evenings, and one at Fox Den on Thursday evenings. Please sign up depending on the name of your child's school.  If your school is not listed, please choose the location and class that best fits your family's schedule.

SIXTH GRADE GROUP A meets on Tuesdays at Cherokee Country Club and includes students that attend the following schools (BCS, BMS, CAK, CBA, Home, SHCS)

SIXTH GRADE GROUP B meets on Wednesdays at Cherokee Country Club and includes students that attend the following schools (Tates, Webb, WVMS)

SIXTH GRADE GROUP C meets on Thursdays at Fox Den Country Club and includes students that attend the following schools (CCS, ESK, FMS, SJNCS)

We also have classes for 7TH and 8TH GRADE.

Sign up for Junior Cotillion now by choosing 2025-2026 Registration from the menu.

About Director

Mindy Nan Meredith Coulter is honored to present the leading etiquette program in our country to the Knoxville community since 2000 and has instructed over 4,700 students to date. For more information, please email her at [email protected]