National League of Junior Cotillions
Moore County Chapter
About
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Classes are held once a month due to busy lifestyles. Studies have shown this to be an effective schedule. Students are more likely to retain skills which are learned over a longer period of time. Holly Ball and Spring Ball allow students a formal environment to practice the etiquette and dance skills they have learned and to enjoy self-assurance that comes from knowing the proper manners to use. The evening includes special prizes, contests, party favors, corsages, boutonnieres, and dancing. Parents’ Dip Into Dancing – Parents are invited to join us for our Dip into Dancing Day in February to learn the basic Waltz. At the Grand Spring Ball, parents are invited to attend the last half hour to observe and dance with their children. The Five-Course Instructional Meal begins with a tutorial dinner focusing on table etiquette, including proper use of napkins, utensils, finger bowls, proper silverware positions, and more. Students are guided with individual attention and instruction as each course is served. Etiquette booklets are given to students to take home after the first dance. Students are assigned a “Cotillion Challenge” which allows them to practice the skills they have learned in class. These booklets are to be brought to every class but not to the balls.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
Classes - All Junior Cotillion sessions are dress-up affairs for which careful grooming is required. Hair should be neatly combed; fingernails clipped and clean, shoes polished and so forth. Dancing requires hard-sole shoes; no athletic shoes or flip flops please. Ladies should wear conservative Sunday dresses or skirts and dress shoes for classes. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, white 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 or pastel dresses and short white gloves. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, white dress shirts, ties, and navy or dark blazers or black tie tuxedos at director’s request.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Members are required to conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the courtesies taught. The directors reserve the right to request the withdrawal of any lady or gentleman who fails to show progress in this area. At no time will the students be allowed to loiter around the facilities or in the restrooms. Parents of Junior Cotillion members have a standing invitation to observe one Junior Cotillion session and are asked to chaperone one specified dance during the year. It is a joyous sight to see these young people in action. Parents are encouraged to stress the importance of prompt arrival and departure for each event.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS™
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
Mrs. Phillip Lawrence (Sonja)
910-690-8603
Email [email protected] www.nljc.com/chapter/moore
NLJC MOORE CHAPTER P.O. Box 2473 Southern Pines, North Carolina 28388
We highly recommend that you send in your reservation early as class sizes are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For online registration, submit your information at our website, www.nljc.com/chapter/moore. You will receive an e-mail enrollment confirmation.