Welcome

The purpose of the National League of Junior Cotillions program is 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 standard ballroom dance, and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills.  The program is designed for students to learn over several years to continue building their poise, confidence, and character.  

The Nashville & Williamson Country Chapters are combined and have operated in this area since 1994 and have happily taught thousands of area children.  Our chapters offer the following programs:  

⭐️ Pre-Cotillion for Elementary Students for rising grades 1-5 classes are offered both in the summer and the fall. Many of our students attend year after year to have fun while building their etiquette skills.  

⭐️  Pre-Cotillion I:  For Grades 1 & 2:  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:  For Grades 3, 4 & 5: 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 Year I for Middle School Students for rising grades 6-8 classes are offered in the fall.  The season consists of seven events–five once-a-month classes a Holiday dance where they will practice their skills, and a Grand Ball which is the final event of the year.  Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are balanced evenly between girls and boys.  The Tuition for Year I is $500.00   (If you pay by credit card, the card processing fee is added to your tuition).  For the  2025-26 season, we are offering two classes in September instead of an October class due to so many conflicts.  

⭐️Junior Cotillion Year II for students who have completed Junior Year I.  classes are offered in the fall. It is a year of learning more advanced formal skills.  The curriculum includes  Table manners and food etiquette questions and answers, the art of polite conversation,  formal table settings, telephone & electronic courtesies, manners in the home and public places, proper introductions, dress codes, job interview skills, first impressions, conversation and behavior in the workplace, and ladies and gentlemen together.  More advanced ballroom dance steps and combinations in the fox trot, cha cha, and beach shag.  The Year II students also enjoy a formal, seated 5-course tutorial dinner before the Grand Ball.The Tuition for Year II is $500.00  (If you pay by credit card, a card processing fee is added to your tuition).  Please note, that this class is generally held at 8 pm.  

📆. A Parents' Reception will be hosted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7PM to learn more about the Junior Cotillion programs at The Martin Center at 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027.  

To Register using a desktop computer, click on the tab on the left that says 2025-2026 REGISTER. If registering from a cell phone, please click on the hamburger/ 3 lines at the top right of your screen and click on the 2025-2026 REGISTRATION. When you register, please register based on which area your child attends school.  The next step towards confirmation is to pay the tuition at www.nljcnw.com

⬅️ Look to the tab on the left for more information about the classes.  

⬅️ If using a desktop computer, click on “REGISTRATION” on your left tabs.  If using a mobile phone, click on the three-line hamburger menu in the top right of your phone screen to access the “registration” button.   

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Announcements

⭐️ We are currently looking for advisory board members from area elementary and middle schools to represent NLJC to other parents at their schools.  Please contact Suzette if you are interested in being an advisory board member.  

⭐️ We plan to mail out PRE-COTILLION SUMMER CLASS INVITATIONS on FEBRUARY 1st for our Summer Classes.  

📆. A Parents' Reception will be hosted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7PM to learn more about the Junior Cotillion programs at The Martin Center at 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027.

⭐️ We plan to mail out JUNIOR COTILLION INVITATIONS on April 1st for our 2025-2026 Season.

• ⭐️We plan to mail out our PRE-COTILLION FALL CLASS INVITATIONS on MAY 1.  Pre-Cotillion classes are for rising grades 1-5 and are taught both in the summer and fall.  

⭐️ HOMESCHOOLERS are Welcome!  Please register based on either where your school is located or where you live in this case if Williamson or Davidson Counties.  If in an adjacent county, call the office first so we can help find the best chapter for you.

• ⭐️If you attend a school in Davidson or Williamson County and do not see your school listed on the registration page, please call the office.  615 604-1185
• ⭐️Parents of Current Students:  We do encourage you to always check your email from us. Always check your email and our FB Page 30 minutes prior to leaving to come to any class or event as we will notify you via email and that page of any sudden changes.   We generally send only 2 emails per month with important tips, updates, any changes, and any assignments for you to follow up on with your child.  

JUNIOR COTILLION ANSWERS TO FAQs:

⭐️Year 1 Classes are for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students.   They will be assigned with other students from their school unless another request is made at the time of registration.  

⭐️Year II Classes will be limited to students who have completed the Year I Season.  

We highly recommend that you send in your registration early because:

⭐️Class sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis based on the date we received BOTH registration and payment.

⭐️Classes are filled according to the date the tuition is received. 

⭐️Registration and tuition payment should be received at our office by May 1st 

AFTER REGISTRATION ANSWERS TO FAQ’s

If you have registered and paid prior to May 1st --> Acceptance Postcards mail out May 15th to the students.   Class times are assigned in August and you will receive that information via the email you provided at registration.   

WAITLIST--If you register after May 1st, you are placed on a waiting list until another boy/girl registers to even the ratio.  You must pay tuition and register to be placed on the waiting list.   You may not receive an acceptance notice until mid-August in this case or remain on the waitlist until a spot opens up. If a spot does not open up by September 1st, your tuition will be refunded.  

About Director

In 1995 Sara M. Seiberling started the Junior Cotillion program for NLJC in both Davidson and Williamson Counties.  Since then tens of thousands of students have been through these local classes.  In 2009,  Kevin and Suzette Wimpy began doing formal portraits of attendees at the Grand Ball each year.  They witnessed firsthand the impact of the curriculum on the children being taught.  They have been blessed with two daughters who went through both years of the program.  Upon Mrs. Seiberling's retirement in 2021, they began training to become licensed directors for both the Nashville and Williamson County chapters.  

Suzette Wimpy, Director, received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration before working as a music industry executive for many years.  She and her husband Kevin, also have operated a professional portrait studio, Kevin Wimpy Portraits,  in Franklin for nearly 20 years.  Suzette is active in the community through church and philanthropic work.  Over the years she has led teams on mission trips overseas, taught Sunday school classes, been a Girl Scout Troop leader, and served on the board for the Made in the Streets Ministry.  She also launched her own portrait company, Fairytale Child Portraits in 2025.  The skills she garnered through her work will help her lead and instruct your children.  

Kevin Wimpy, Director, received his degree at Middle Tenenessee State University.  Prior to launching Kevin Wimpy Portraits,  he garnered extensive experience in business administration and marketing, as well as serving our community in law enforcement.   He is also active in the community through church, volunteering, and has served on a mission committee, as an assistant youth group leader, and as a board member for the Made in the Streets Ministry.  

    "We look forward to teaching your children and continuing the great work accomplished by this wonderful program"

NLJC Nashville & Williamson County 2021-22 Teaching & Administrative Staff