The Junior Cotillion program is designed for 6th-8th grade students.  The curriculum provides young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them, give them thorough training in standard ballroom dance, and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable parties, balls, dinners and events, complete with decorations, refreshments, favors and prizes.

Year I

Classes will cover topics such as proper seating and escort position, introductions, receiving compliments, manners in the home, thank you notes, basic table manners, telephone etiquette, electronic/social media etiquette and responding to invitations.  Dance instruction will include the Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Salsa and Waltz.  The three-course Instructional Dinner and the Grand Spring Ball will provide students with an opportunity to practice the skills, etiquette and dance that they have been learning in a wonderful, exciting social situation.

2024-2025 Junior Cotillion Schedule

Junior Cotillion - Year I
September 8 - Introduction Class
October 6 - Autumn Class
November 3 - Harvest Class
December 1 - Three Course Instructional Dinner
January 5 - Winter Class
February 2 - Valentine's Class
March 29 - Grand Spring Ball (time TBA)

Class time: 1PM, 3PM, 5PM, & 7PM 
* In the event enrollment exceeds maximum capacity on the above given dates, secondary dates may be added to accommodate enrollment

All Classes and the Instructional Dinner will be held at The Dye Golf Club at The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch (7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney). 

The Grand Spring Ball will be held at the Collin College Conference Center (McKinney).

Tuition: $500

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
If you encounter problems registering your child, please contact Director, Laura Walsh, at [email protected].
We recommend you do NOT register using your smartphone or iPad.

The Junior Cotillion program is designed for 6th-8th grade students.  The curriculum provides young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them, give them thorough training in standard ballroom dance, and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable parties, balls, dinners and events, complete with decorations, refreshments, favors, and prizes.

Year II

Classes will cover topics such as manners in public places, characteristics of noble character, being a guest and a host, interview etiquette and skills, dress codes, how to tie a tie, table manners, cell phone etiquette, polite conversation, formal dinner guidelines, and place settings. Dance instruction includes new steps for the Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha, and Waltz.  Parents join us for the final half hour of the final class in preparation for our parent-child Waltz at the end of the Black & White Ball.  The five-course Instructional Dinner and the Black & White Ball will provide students with an opportunity to practice the skills, etiquette, and dance they have been learning in a wonderful, exciting social situation.

2024-2025 Junior Cotillion Schedule

Junior Cotillion - Year II
September 22 - First Impressions Class
October 20 - Interviewing Skills Class
November 10 - Proper Dress Class
December 8 - Five Course Instructional Dinner
January 26 - Correspondence Class
February 23 - Parents' Dip into Dancing Class
March 29 - Black & White Ball (time TBA)

Class time: 1PM, 3PM, 5PM, & 7PM 
* In the event enrollment exceeds maximum capacity on the above given dates, secondary dates may be added to accommodate enrollment

All Classes and the Instructional Dinner will be held at The Dye Golf Club at The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch (7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney). 

The Black & White Ball will be held at the Collin College Conference Center (McKinney).

Tuition: $525

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
If you encounter problems registering your child, please contact Director, Laura Walsh, at [email protected].
We recommend you do NOT register using your smartphone or iPad.

The Junior Cotillion program is designed for 6th-8th grade students.  The curriculum provides young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them, give them thorough training in standard ballroom dance, and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable parties, balls, dinners and events, complete with decorations, refreshments, favors, and prizes.

Year III (Premiere)

Classes allow students the opportunity to put into practice, everything they have learned in the Year I and Year II programs.  The curriculum is designed to provide real world application to include cultural events/outings at restaurants, and theaters, as well as classes at the Country Club. Classes will focus on interviewing skills, manners in public places, dining skills, escorting partners, good sportsmanship, and occasions to socialize and dance with classmates. Cultural events/outings will include an Asian Style Dinner at a Japanese restaurant, the Nutcracker Performance at the Eisemann Center, and a theatrical play at Southern Methodist University. Dance instruction includes the introduction of the Texas Two Step, new steps for the Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha and Waltz. Classes, cultural outings, and the Black & White Ball will provide students with an opportunity to practice the skills, etiquette and dance that they have been learning in a wonderful, exciting social situation.

2024-2025 Junior Cotillion Schedule

Junior Cotillion - Year III (Premiere)
September 22 - International Etiquette and Dining
October - Asian Style Dining (En Japanese Cuisine, Frisco/time TBA)
November 10 - The Art of Theater Etiquette
December - Nutcracker Ballet (Eisemann Center - date/time TBA)
January 12 - An Evening at the Theater (The Play That Goes Wrong/Water Tower Theatre/2PM)
January 26 - Formal Events Etiquette
March 29 - Black & White Ball (time TBA)

Class time: 1PM, 3PM, 5PM, & 7PM 
* In the event enrollment exceeds maximum capacity on the above given dates, secondary dates may be added to accommodate enrollment

All Classes will be held at The Dye Golf Club at The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch (7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney). 

The Black & White Ball will be held at the Collin College Conference Center (McKinney).

Tuition: $550

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
If you encounter problems registering your child, please contact Director, Laura Walsh, at [email protected].
We recommend you do NOT register using your smartphone or iPad.

The High School program is designed specifically for 9th-12th grade students. Participation in the Junior Cotillion program prior to participation in the High School program is not a pre-requisite. The High School program will introduce new etiquette and character development topics which are pertinent to the high school years, such as interviewing for scholarships and jobs, positive self-esteem, and handling peer pressure. This program will bridge the gap for today’s high schooler between their education and the real world in a meaningful way.  It takes a lot to prepare for adulthood, but mostly it takes practice and experience. From learning practical tips such as how to develop a resume or prepare a personal budget, to attending a theater outing and business dinner, students in our high school program are prepared to succeed in any environment. 

2024-2025 High School Cotillion Schedule

High School Cotillion
September 22 - Etiquette 101
October 20 - Leveraging Strengths for the Future
November 10 - Transitioning into the Adult World
December 8 - Business Dinner
January 12 - Cultural Outing (The Play That Goes Wrong/Water Tower Theatre/2PM)
January 23- Transitioning from High School to College

Class time: 1PM, 3PM, 5PM, & 7PM 

* In the event enrollment exceeds maximum capacity on the above given dates, secondary dates may be added to accommodate enrollment

All Classes and the Business Dinner will be held at The Dye Golf Club at The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch (7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney). 

Tuition: $525

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
If you encounter problems registering your child, please contact Director, Laura Walsh, at [email protected].
We recommend you do NOT register using your smartphone or iPad.