National League of Junior Cotillions
Greater Savannah Chapter
About
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The National League of Junior Cotillions, with a copyrighted curriculum, is designed to give young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them; to give them thorough training in dance basics; and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable balls, dinners and events, complete with decorations, refreshments, favors and prizes.
Pre-Cotillion I (rising first-second grade)
Classes will cover topics such as manners in the home, being introduced, paying and receiving compliments, birthday party etiquette, and basic table manners.
Pre-Cotillion II (rising third-fourth grade)
Classes will cover topics such as greetings, rules of introductions, sports etiquette, fast food etiquette, correspondence (the thank you note and the RSVP), more advanced table manners, and a basic line dance.
Junior Cotillion
Each class builds on the previous. The social and character education components of the program include: formal table manners, greetings and introductions, interview tips, netiquette courtesy, 'how to's' of conversation and networking, appropriate behavior in group settings, refreshment etiquette, escorting and seating, paying and receiving compliments, polite conversation, manners in the home, responsibilities of a guest, host/hostess, and many other areas of social behavior. All students are presented dance instruction in the Foxtrot or Waltz and the Charleston Shag as well as a current, popular line dance. Our ethics program emphasizes ‘keeping your word’ and taking responsibility for yourself. Classes are fun and educational. Our Cotillion program's continuation depends on 'word of mouth'. Will you please spread the word about our program to your friends, school acquaintances and family?
Appropriate Dress
Classes - The Greater Savannah Junior Cotillion, National League of Junior Cotillion sessions are dress-up affairs for which careful grooming is required. Hair should be neatly combed, fingernails clipped and clean, and shoes polished and so forth. Dancing requires hard soled shoes; no open toe shoes, athletic shoes or flip flops please. Ladies should wear conservative Sunday knee length dresses or skirts, short white gloves, and flat smooth soled dress shoes for dances. Gentlemen should wear khaki pants, dress shirts, ties, navy or dark blazers and smooth-soled dress shoes