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.

2022-2023 Junior Cotillion Schedule

Junior Cotillion - Year I (Allen, McKinney, & Prosper Chapters)
September 11 - Introduction Class
October 2 - Autumn Class
November 6 - Harvest Class
December 4 - Three Course Instructional Dinner
January 8 - Winter Class
February 5 - Valentine's Class
March 25 - Grand Spring Ball (date/time TBA)

Class times: 1PM, 3PM, 5PM, & 7PM

Junior Cotillion - Year I (Fairview & Lucas Chapters)
September 25 - Introduction Class
October 30 - Autumn Class
November 13 - Harvest Class
December 11 - Three Course Instructional Dinner
January 29 - Winter Class
February 26 - Valentine's Class
March 25 - Grand Spring Ball (date/time TBA)

Class times: 1PM

All Classes and the Instructional Dinner will be held at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club (7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney). 

The Grand Spring Ball will be held at the  Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel - Marriott.

Tuition: $450

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.

2022-2023 Junior Cotillion Schedule

Junior Cotillion - Year II

September 25 - First Impressions Class
October 30 - Interviewing Skills Class
November 13 - Proper Dress Class
December 11 - Five Course Instructional Dinner
January 29 - Correspondence Class
February 26 - Parent's Dip Into Dancing
March 25 - Black & White Ball (6-8PM)

Class times: 3PM - Allen & McKinney Chapters
                    5PM - Fairview & Prosper Chapters

All Classes and the Instructional Dinner will be held at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club (7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney). 

The Black & White Ball will be held at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel - Marriott.

Tuition: $475

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.

2022-2023 Junior Cotillion Schedule

Junior Cotillion - Year III (Premiere)

September 25 - International Etiquette and Dining 
October 1- Cultural Outing - (En Japanese Cuisine/Frisco/time TBA)
November 13 - The Art of Theater Etiquette
December - Cultural Outing (Eisemann Center - date/time TBA)
January 29 - Formal Events Etiquette 
February 26 - Cultural Outing (location/date/time TBA)
March 25 - Black & White Ball (6-8PM)

Class times: 7PM

All Classes will be held at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club (7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney). 

The Black & White Ball will be held at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel - Marriott.

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.