National League of Junior Cotillions
Winston Salem Chapter
Welcome
Welcome to the Winston-Salem Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions!
The National League of Junior Cotillions has been a trusted leader in character education, modern manners, ballroom dance, and dining etiquette since 1978. The Winston-Salem Chapter warmly invites you to explore our program and discover the transformative impact we are making in the lives of youth in our community.
We are shaping the next generation of confident, respectful, and poised young individuals!
Junior Cotillion is a character education program specifically designed to teach students in grades 5-9 dining etiquette, manners, character, and modern ballroom dancing. The program aims to foster self-confidence and respect by offering guidance and practice in social courtesies that enhance their lives and positively impact those around them.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 JUNIOR COTILLION (4TH-9TH GRADE) SEASON IS NOW OPEN!
See Class offerings and Register
CLASS SCHEDULE
Junior Cotillion:
The Fall 2025-Spring 2026 class schedule has two different class locations offered:
Sunday afternoons (once a month) at the Forsyth Country Club: Grades 5-9
- Oct 5 Introduction Autumn Class
- Nov 2 Thanksgiving Class
- Dec 14 Holiday Class
- Jan 4 Winter Class
- Feb 1 Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March 1 Grand Spring Ball
*5th-6th grade: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
*7th-8th-9th grade: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Tuesday evenings (once a month) at the Barn at Reynolda Village: Grades 5-9
- Oct 14 Introduction Autumn Class
- Nov 11 Thanksgiving Class
- Dec 16 Holiday Class
- Jan 13 Winter Class
- Feb 10 Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March 1 (Sunday) Grand Spring Ball, Forsyth Country Club
*5th-6th grade 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
*7th-8th-9th grade 7:00 pm -8:15 pm
COTILLION ASSISTANT: Volunteer 10th - 12th Grade students:
Cotillion Assistants are volunteer high school students in grades 10-12 who participate in the Junior Cotillion program (a value of $375) as class assistants during the season of October 2025 - March 2026 for either Sunday or Tuesday classes. Service hours are earned, and students gain leadership experience in this role. Fee is $15 for materials. Send an email to [email protected] to apply.
Sunday afternoon class service hours are 12:00 pm-5:00 pm on the following dates:
- Oct 5 Introduction Autumn Class
- Nov 2 Thanksgiving Class
- Dec 14 Holiday Class
- Jan 4 Winter Class
- Feb 1 Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March 1 Grand Spring Ball
Tuesday evening class service hours are 5:00 pm-8:30 pm on the following dates:
- Oct 14 Introduction Autumn Class
- Nov 11 Thanksgiving Class
- Dec 16 Holiday Class
- Jan 13 Winter Class
- Feb 10 Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March 1 (Sunday) Grand Spring Ball, Forsyth Country Club
TUITION FOR 2025-2026
Junior Cotillion tuition is $375, which includes all manners, protocol, dance instruction, class venue, materials, refreshments, and the formal ball at the last class in March.
Tuition payment is due upon registration via Paypal, Venmo or Check. Venmo is @Michelle-Bardsley-2.
Junior Cotillion Refund Policy: Refunds will be given in the case of a student's serious illness or a family relocating away from the Winston-Salem area. A $50 processing fee applies to all refunds.
CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected]
About the Director
We are passionate about teaching manners and etiquette! Our inspiration comes from founders Charles and Anne Winters, who founded the National League of Junior Cotillions® (NLJC) in 1989. The Forsyth County NLJC director is Michelle Bardsley, an educator, entrepreneur, community advocate, mother of four adult children, and grandmother to five young grandchildren.
Today, NLJC is a nationwide program dedicated to instilling confidence, courtesy, and essential social skills in young people. We are committed to honoring and continuing Anne’s legacy by upholding traditions that emphasize kindness, character, and social education. Our mission is to teach modern manners and everyday etiquette, creating a positive impact on your life and family.
We look forward to sharing our passion and inspiring the next generation with the timeless values of respect, grace, and poise!
Contact Mrs Bardsley at [email protected]
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About Director
Mrs Michelle Bardsley, Director NLJC Winston-Salem