National League of Junior Cotillions
Lubbock Chapter
Classes
Registration confirmation is based on equal numbers of boys to girls and by the date the registration is received. Early registration is highly recommended. There will be NO refunds except in the case of extraordinary circumstances (moving or illness) in fairness to students who are placed on the waiting list.
Pre-Cotillion Program
Pre-Cotillion meets 3 consecutive days for an hour and a half. Pre-Cotillion One is for young ladies and gentlemen starting 1st and 2nd grade, and Pre-Cotillion Two is for young ladies and gentlemen entering 3rd and 4th grade in the Fall. Classes will meet at the Junior League of Lubbock Headquarters. Registration cost is $140. Pre-Cotillion does not require a confirmation email to complete enrollment.
Pre-Cotillion 1
Class Dates Available:
- Manners in the home
- Introductions and hand shaking
- Paying and receiving compliments
- Birthday party etiquette
- Basic table manners with dining instruction at each class
Pre-Cotillion 2
- Manners in the home and community
- Introductions and polite conversations
- Sports etiquette
- Fast food etiquette
- More advanced table manners with dining instruction at each class
Class Dates:
September 29th-October 2nd 5:00-6:30
Junior Cotillion Program
Junior Cotillion 1 is for rising 5th grade students. Classes emphasize manners in the home and public, first impressions, dress code, and a dining tutorial. Basic dance steps will be intorduced. The seasons includes 5 hour and a half classes followed by a Sock Hop to complete the course.
Four class sections will be offered for Junior Cotillion 1. Students will be assigned a section with their school; however, they can move sections or attend makeup classes in another section.
Class 1- Introduction Class
Section 1 – August 18th 5:00-6:30
Section 2 – August 18th 7:00-8:30
Section 3 – August 19th 5:00-6:30
Class 2- Autumn Class
Section 1 – September 8th 5:00-6:30
Section 2 – September 8th 7:00-8:30
Section 3 – September 9th 5:00-6:30
Class 3- Harvest Class
Section 1- October 6th 5:00-6:30
Section 2 – October 6th 7:00-8:30
Section 3- October 7th 5:00-6:30
Class 4- Table Manners and Dining Etiquette
Section 1 – November 3rd 5:00-6:30
Section 2 – November 3rd 7:00-8:30
Section 3 – November 4th 5:00-6:30
Class 5- Parents Dip Into Dancing
Section 1 – December 8th 5:00-6:30
Section 2 – December 8th 7:00-8:30
Section 3 – December 9th 5:00-6:30
50s Sock Hop
Section 1 – January 23rd 5:00-6:30
Section 2 – January 23rd 7:00-8:30
Section 3 – January 23rd 7:00-8:30
Junior Cotillion 2 is for rising 6th grade students. Classes emphasize proper telephone courtesy, electonic etiquette, sports etiquette, 5 course dining tutorial, and many other areas of social behavior.
One class section will be offered for Junior Cotillion 2.
6TH GRADE SCHEDULE 2025
Class 1 August 19th 7:00-8:30
Class 2 September 9th 7:00-8:30
Class 3- October 7th 7:00-8:30
Class 4- High Tea November 4th 7:00-8:30
Class 5- Parents Dip Into Dancing December 9th 7:00-8:30
Winter Ball January 24th 5:30-8:30
Premier Program
The Premier program is for rising 7th-9th graders. Classes continue to cover of honor, dignity, and respect. Class highlights include interviewing, public speaking, dressing for success, hip hop to 2 step dance, and challenging foods with a dining instruction. Premier class does not required a confirmation email to complete enrollment. *Dates are tentative and will be confirmed in July.
August 14th 6:30-8:30 Class 1 Sports Etiquette
August 24th 4:30-6:00 Class 2 Dress Codes and Interview Skills
September 28th 4:30-6:00 Class 3 Hip Hop Instruction from TTU Dancers with Soul
October 19th 4:30-6:00 Class 4 Etiquette for friendships and relationships with personality profiles
November 30th 4:30-6:00 Class 5 Parents Dip Into Dancing
January 6th 6:00-7:30 Class 6 Cultural Event Dining Etiquette Class at the West Table
Classes Available:
- Pre-Cotillion Pre-Cotillion 1st-4th Grade September 29th-October 2nd September
- Junior Cotillion Year I
- Junior Cotillion Year II
- Junior Cotillion Premiere
Pre-Cotillion Pre-Cotillion 1st-4th Grade September 29th-October 2nd September
Pre-Cotillion will teach basic introductions, sports etiquette, dining etiquette, birthday party etiquette, basic line dance, and manners in the home, school, and restaurants.
There is a change to the schedule and location for the July 14th Pre-Cotillion class. The class is for rising 1st-4th graders The time is 5:00-6:30.
SCHEDULE FOR PRE-COTILLION
Class I: Monday, September 28th
5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Dress: Nice Casual
Agenda
- introductions
- place setting
-manners in the home
- dining etiquette- napkin etiquette going through a buffet line, passing at the table and cutting food
Class II: Tuesday, September 29th
5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Dress: Sport or Favorite Jersey
Agenda
- sports etiquette
- flag etiquette (students may wear hat to practice)
- manners at school and public setting
- dining etiquette; review place setting, using utensils, soup and bread etiquette
Class III: Wednesday, October 1st
5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Dress: Nice Casual
Agenda
-birthday party etiquette (I will provide the gifts for giving and receiving)
- writing thank you notes
- manners in school and public settings
- dining etiquette; review using fork and knife, eating spaghetti
*Class IV: Thursday, October 2nd
5:00-6:00
Dress: Sunday Dress
*Parents and siblings are invited to attend the graduation class which is class 4. Your child will be participating in a special program at the graduation class. Sunday dress for your child would be appreciated (nice dresses for girls, dress slacks and collared shirts for boys).
Please let me know if you child has any food allergies.
Junior Cotillion Year I
Welcome to the Junior Cotillion program. The Junior Cotillion setting will encourage children to be comfortable 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 proper etiquette in any social situation. Junior Cotillion also gives thorough training in standard ballroom dance steps using current popular music. We highly recommend that you register early, as classes are limited and are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
| August 18th, 2025 | |||
| September 8th, 2025 | |||
| October 6th, 2025 | |||
| November 3rd, 2025 | |||
| December 8th, 2025 | |||
| January 23rd, 2026 |
Junior Cotillion Year II
Welcome to the Junior Cotillion program. The Junior Cotillion setting will encourage children to be comfortable 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 proper etiquette in any social situation. Junior Cotillion also gives thorough training in standard ballroom dance steps using current popular music. We highly recommend that you register early, as classes are limited and are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
| August 19th, 2025 | |||
| September 9th, 2025 | |||
| October 7th, 2025 | |||
| November 4th, 2025 | |||
| December 9th, 2025 | |||
| January 24th, 2026 |
Junior Cotillion Premiere
The seventh-grade year is a very fun relaxed year with themed classes and advanced etiquette. The class is structured very differently than the first two years of Cotillion. It is treated as a fun social event instead of a class. By providing your child with structured and then less structured social events, they can grow in confidence when attending functions in the future. Guest teachers and speakers, which will be young and fun, will attend most classes to teach these modern lessons.
Country Club Etiquette
Students will learn dress codes and etiquette for the golf course and tennis counts. A casual buffet meal will be served.
Dress Codes and Interview Skills
Students will learn different dress codes for events. They will particiapte and receive feedback for mock interviews.
Hip Hop Dance Instruction
A high-energy lesson in modern dancing (hip hop) will be taught by TTU Dancers with Soul
Etiquette for fpr Friendships and Relationships with Personality Profiles
Students will learn their personality profile and and ways to communicate with different personalities.
Etiquette for Today
This is an important class to prepare students for our graduation presentation in which the students will be orchestrating this evening by tutoring their parents in dining skills and other etiquette topics. Review of the Foxtrot, Beach Shag and Cha Cha will be given to prepare them for the Winter Ball in January. A fun, hands on dining tutorial practicing the serving and eating of unusual foods as well as the art of tipping will also occur during this class.
Graduation Dinner and Presentation
A very special evening is planned for students and parents of the premier year of Junior Cotillion. Both parents and students will be entertained by a five-course dining tutorial instructed by the Cotillion students. Prior to the dining tutorial, students will be presented by their parents and recognized for their cotillion involvement. Photographs will be taken during the presentation of all family members present. This special evening will be informative to all, make lasting memories with your child, and will make all parents very proud of their child’s involvement with the Junior Cotillion.
| August 14th, 2025 | |||
| August 24th, 2025 | |||
| September 28th, 2025 | |||
| October 19th, 2025 | |||
| November 9th, 2025 | |||
| January 6th, 2026 |