National League of Junior Cotillions
Lexington District One Chapter
Classes
Pre-Cotillion (Grades 2nd-4th)
PRE-COTILLION offers instruction in the areas of basic manners in the home. We will begin with proper greetings and introduction, manner words and their meanings, referred to as power words, that will instill common courtesies throughout their lifetimes--"Thank You", "You’re Welcome", "Yes ma’am", "No ma’am", "Yes sir", "No sir", "Please, may I?", "I’m sorry", and "Excuse me". Each class will emphasize table manners, proper setting with varied dining options (family style, serving line, and restaurant style). Class instruction will also include small social events; such as, birthday parties, team sports/games, etc. Along with social settings, we share the important roles of how to be a proper host and/or guest. Wrapping up our season, we will show gratitude towards others with proper writing correspondances of Thank You notes. To help ease students into future Junior Cotillion, we will have some fun with basic line dance steps. During the last portion of our final class, we will invite parents to join us for light refreshments and a celebration of our learning!
Attire: All PRE-COTILLION™ sessions are dress-up affairs for which careful grooming is required. Ladies should wear knee length, Sunday dresses/ skirts and dress shoes. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, shirt, and tie (sport coat or sweater is optional). No tennis shoes or rubber sole shoes. Hair should be neatly combed.
Tuition: Membership dues for Pre-Cotillion are $140. Siblings are $110 for the same season.
Junior Cotillion (Year I- Grades 5th/6th) (Year II- Grades (6th -if completed Year I) and 7th/8th)
The Junior Cotillion setting encourages young ladies and gentlemen to interact comfortably together, make new friends, and enjoy themselves. After constant practice in a peer group, young ladies and gentlemen are expected to leave the program with the confidence and poise that comes from knowing the proper etiquette in any social situation. Instruction in dancing and etiquette will be given throughout all sessions. The Ball allows formal opportunities to practice all training. The highlight of the year for Junior Cotillion is the Grand Spring Ball. All dance and etiquette training is taught grade level appropriate. The second season continues to build upon the skills from season one, and adds a five-course instructional dinner.
Appropriate Attire: Dances/Classes – All Junior Cotillion sessions are dress-up affairs for which careful grooming is required. Hair should be neatly combed, fingernails clipped and clean, and shoes polished and so forth. Dancing requires hard-soled shoes. No open-toe shoes. No athletic shoes or flip flops, please. Ladies should wear conservative Sunday dresses or skirts, short white gloves, and dress shoes for dances. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, dress shirts, ties and navy or dark blazers.
Holly Ball – Ladies should wear knee-length or longer holiday dresses or skirts, short white gloves, and dress shoes. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, white dress shirts, ties, and navy or dark blazers.
Grand Spring Ball – The Grand Spring Ball is a semi-formal event for which appropriate dress is required. Ladies should wear knee-length or longer, age-appropriate, white, black or white/black dresses and short white gloves. Gentlemen should wear black suits or black tie tuxedos (optional).
Tuition: Membership dues are $350 (Year I) and include all costs for the training and balls and $375 (Year II) plus an instructional dinner grades. We highly recommend that you send in your reservation early, as class sizes are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are filled per the date the tuition is received. $50 Non-refundable deposit is made to reserve your spot. There will be no refunds except in the case of extraordinary circumstances such as moving or illness, in fairness to students who are placed on the waiting list.
Premiere Cotillion (Grades 7th/8th- must have completed Year II)
The Premiere program offers opportunities to engage and practice social skills in our community. Students will participate in a class that focus on first impressions/dressing for success, interviewing skills for a job/college and dating courtesies. Premiere students will be able to attend five outings in our community. Students will engage in learning about golf and tennis etiquette, attend ballet/theater events, and enjoy 2 instructional cultural dinners.The Premiere students wrap up their season attending the Grand Spring Ball.
Attire: All events are dress-up affairs. Ladies should wear age-appropriate dresses and dress shoes. Gentlemen should wear dress slacks, shirt, tie, jacket and dress shoes. Grand Spring Ball attire is semi formal.
Tuition: Membership dues $400 and include the costs for training, outings, and the Grand Ball. Students must have graduated Year II to be enrolled in Premiere. This class size will be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no refunds except in the case of extraordinary circumstances, in fairness to students who are placed on the waiting list.
High School Program (Grades 9th- 12th)
The High School Program is specifically designed to help bridge the gap between today's high schooler into the real world of college/work. Students will participate in 5 classes that offer social interactions, dating courtesies, building self esteem, interacting with local business professionals during a luncheon and traditional life skills of budgeting. In addition, students will enjoy a themed social event/ celebration.
Attire: All events are professional attire. Ladies should wear age appropriate dresses or dress pants and dress shoes. Gentlemen should wear dress slacks, dress shirt, tie and sport coat. Theme wear will be requested for the social event.
Tuition: Membership dues are $425 and include all costs for the training, business luncheon, outing and social event. This class size will be limited and will be filled on first come, first served basis. There will be no refunds except in the case of extraordinary cirucumstances, in fairness to students who may have been waited listed.
Classes Available:
- Pre-Cotillion Season 1 (Grades 1st/2nd)
- Pre-Cotillion Season 2 (Grades 3rd/4th)
- Junior Cotillion Year I Rising 5th/6th Graders
- Junior Cotillion Year II Must have completed Year I Junior Cotillion
- Junior Cotillion Premiere Must have completed Year II of Junior Cotillion
- High School Rising 9th- 12th Grades
Pre-Cotillion Season 1 (Grades 1st/2nd)
PreCotillion Season 1 is a 4 week course specially designed for students in 1st-2nd grade. Our "mini manners' classes include fun and engaging lessons to help our students build self confidence, understand the importance of social etiquette, and introduce basic line dance steps to enjoy social events. PreCotillion is a great introduction experience to leads into our Junior Cotillion Season for older students.
| April 22nd, 2025 | Class 1 | 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm | Country Club of Lexington |
| April 29th, 2025 | Class 2 | 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm | Country Club of Lexington |
| May 6th, 2025 | Class 3 | 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm | Country Club of Lexington |
| May 13th, 2025 | Celebration | 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm | Country Club of Lexington |
Pre-Cotillion Season 2 (Grades 3rd/4th)
PreCotillion Season 2 is a 4 week course specially designed for students in 3rd- 4th grade. Our "mini manners' classes include fun and engaging lessons to help our students build self confidence, understand the importance of social etiquette, and introduce basic line dance steps to enjoy social events. PreCotillion is a great introduction experience to leads into our Junior Cotillion Season for older students. *Season 2 is open to those who have already completed at least 1 season of Pre-Cotillion.
| April 22nd, 2025 | Class 1 | 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Country Club of Lexington |
| April 29th, 2025 | Class 2 | 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Country Club of Lexington |
| May 6th, 2025 | Class 3 | 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Country Club of Lexington |
| May 13th, 2025 | Celebration | 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Country Club of Lexington |