National League of Junior Cotillions
Montgomery Chapter
Classes
FIFTH, SIXTH, SEVENTH, AND EIGHTH GRADE PROGRAMS:
The Junior Cotillion places as much emphasis on etiquette, manners, and character education as it does on dancing. The social and character education components of the program include rules of proper telephone courtesy; acknowledgement of gifts; introductions; receiving lines; participating in group settings; polite conversation; paying and receiving compliments; sports etiquette; first impressions; dress code for all occasions; manners in the home and in public; table manners; formal place settings; stlyes of dining including American, Asian, and Continental; skills involved in being a guest, host, or hostess; and many other areas of social behavior. Other topics covered are the ethics involved in the areas of having honor, dignity, respect, fairness, a caring attitude, accountability, and citizenship. Dance instruction includes steps in the Foxtrot, Shag Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha, as well as instruction in current dance lines.
The Junior Cotillion setting encourages young ladies and gentlemen 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 the proper etiquette in any social situation. Instruction in dancing and etiquette will be given throughout all sessions. The Balls allow formal opportunities to practice all training. The highlight of the year for Junior Cotillion is the Grand Spring Ball. Students in Year II have an instructional five course dinner.
Tuition: Membership dues for Year I are $350 and include all costs for the training and balls. Membership dues for Year II are $375 and include all costs for the training and balls, plus an instructional dinner. 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 according to the date the tuition is received. There will be no refunds except in the case of extraordinary circumstances.
Classes Available:
Junior Cotillion Year I 2:30-4:00
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, Cha-Cha, 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.
The season consists of five ninety-minute classes, and a Holly Ball and the Grand Spring Ball. Classes meet monthly for 90 minutes on a Sunday. The season begins in September and concludes in March. All Classes will be held at Frazer Church and the Holly ball and Grand Spring ball will be held at the Montgomery Country Club.
| September 22nd, 2024 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| October 20th, 2024 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| November 17th, 2024 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| December 8th, 2024 | Holly Ball | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Montgomery Country Club |
| January 12th, 2025 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| February 9th, 2025 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| March 9th, 2025 | Grand Spring Ball | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Montgomery Country Club |
Junior Cotillion Year I 4:30-6:00
2024-2025 Register Now| September 22nd, 2024 | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| October 20th, 2024 | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| November 17th, 2024 | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| December 8th, 2024 | Holly Ball | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Montgomery Country Club |
| January 12th, 2025 | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| February 9th, 2025 | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Frazer Church | |
| March 9th, 2025 | Grand Spring Ball | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Montgomery Country Club |
Junior Cotillion 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 last dance of our parent-child Waltzes at the end of the Grand Spring Ball. The five-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. Participation in the Year I program is not required for a student to participate in Year II.
The season consists of five classes, a five-course Instructional Dinner and the Grand Spring Ball. Classes meet monthly on Sundays. The season begins in September and concludes in March. All Classes will be held at Frazer Church and the five-course Instructional Dinner and the balls will be held at the Montgomery Country Club.
| September 22nd, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm | Frazer Church | |
| October 20th, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm | Frazer Church | |
| November 17th, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm | Frazer Church | |
| December 8th, 2024 | Holly Ball | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Montgomery Country Club |
| January 12th, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm | Frazer Church | |
| February 9th, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm | Frazer Church | |
| March 7th, 2025 | Five Course Instructional Dinner | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Montgomery Country Club |
| March 9th, 2025 | Grand Spring Ball | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Montgomery Country Club |