Welcome

Welcome to our National League of Junior Cotillions- Lexington SC.  We are so glad you are visiting our website today! 

  PreCotillion season (grades 2-4) registration is now open for our spring season!  

Junior Cotillion season (rising grades 5th-8th) will open for registration on March 15th.  

Announcements

"My child does not need Cotillion- we teach manners at home."

     At Junior Cotillion, we take what you are doing at home and reinforce these skills in the social setting. The formal environment of Junior Cotillion is not something that can be replicated at home or school. Junior Cotillion provides a pleasant, memorable atmosphere for children to learn and practice polite relationships with peers and adults. The ballroom dancing promotes healthy relationships in a no-pressure environment. 
     In addition, we take what is learned in the home one step further to cover lessons in how to pen a formal RSVP, writing thank you notes, and presenting a 5-course instructional dinner. We all notice that children seem to be receptive when the instruction comes from someone else and then their parents' words and lessons are validated. 
      We would be honored to help guide your child in the stages of social development. Please visit our website for more details about our programs and how we can benefit your child! Our classes are filling up quickly for our upcoming season! Pre-Cotillion Classes will begin in April and Junior Cotillion classes will begin in September. Contact us today! 

What do parents have to say about our program? 

"The life long skills taught under your leadership are invaluable. I cannot thank you enough for offering cotillion for our young men and woman. The opportunity to learn in a real world setting and watch your peers perform the same etiquette and refinery not only sets a bar for ones own behavior, but those that I hope my boys will choose to associate themselves with.  These skills last a lifetime, as you know and you have stamped yourself as an imprint into their memory as a first for many things."   ~  Most Sincerely,    Walt and Leslie Pitts

"I am so very delighted with this class. We have given Brighton these skills since she was a baby, but to have them showcased in this setting is the height of what we could ask for. I have looked for a class like this for years."  ~ Thank you,   Roxanne Grice 

Click the register tab to the left to complete the online registration form.  

Our Cotillion Programs are open to students in the Lexington District One area.   To request an invitation or if you would like more information about our program, please contact our chapter @ [email protected] .

Our Pre-CotillionSeason(Grades 2nd-4th) runs 4 consecutive weeks in the spring.  (4 classes).   (Tuition: $140) 

Our Junior CotillionSeason(Year I -Grades 5th/6th  and Year II - Grades 7th/8th runs from September - March (5 classes and 2 balls)  (Tuition: $330 for Year I and $360 for  Year II) 

Our Premiere Season (Year III- must have completed Year II) runs September - March (with 2 classes, 3 outings and 1 ball).  (Tuition : $375)

About Director

Mrs. Melony Davis- Director

 Mrs. Davis served several years as a Parent Advisory Board member for the Lexington/Irmo Chapter with director Mrs. Sandy Redfern.  Upon retirement, Mrs. Redfern suggested that Mrs. Davis should become a director of the Lexington Chapter.  Training alongside of Sandy for one season, Mrs. Davis knew this was a perfect job for her~blending her love of teaching students and her love for dancing!

Melony Davis is a native of North Carolina, but now calls South Carolina her home!  She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Tim, for 30 years and they have three children: Hannah, Hayden and Hailey.  Mrs. Davis teaches in Lexington District One . She has been an educator for over 30 years and holds her Master's Degree in Education and is National Board Certified in Middle Childhood Education. Mrs. Davis is a member of Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. She is also involved with judging beauty pageants across the state, volunteering with various organizations like Relay for Life, and being part of her children’s schools and activities. She enjoys photography, taking family trips-especially to Disney and most importantly, being a mom!

Mr. Tim Davis-Director

Tim Davis is also a director for the Lexington chapter.  Mr. Davis maintains our chapter website, manages accounts/payments, oversees technology/music and organizes chaperons. If you need assistance during our class/events, please contact Tim for questions/answers. 

Tim is a Quality Engineer at Michelin, Inc. He is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  He loves to travel (especially to Disney World),is an avid Florida State fan, and is a wonderful husband and father to our 3 children. 

Mrs. Hannah Durham- Assistant Director

Hannah has been with NLJC over 15 years, when she attended her first season in 6th grade.  She is a graduate of the Junior Cotillion program and became an assistant under the direction of Mrs. Sandy Redfern.  Once our family became directors, Hannah continued to assist and lead our programs.    Hannah is a graduate of Lexington High School and an honors graduate from Winthrop University with a degree in Early Childhood Education.   She is currently a 1st grade teacher in Lexington District One and is a nanny for several families in our area.  Hannah, and her husband, are recent newlyweds and enjoying their new lives together.  Hannah enjoys anything Disney (trips, movies and music), shopping and being with her friends and family.