National League of Junior Cotillions
Winston Salem Chapter
Classes
registration is now open: (space is limited) for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026
See Class offerings and Register
Summer 2026:
Pre-Cotillion I (grades 1 & 2) and Pre-cotillion ii (grades 3 & 4)
Summer 2026 classes are forming. This program includes all manners, protocol, class venue, materials, refreshments, and a graduation ceremony. (4 classes)
Tuition is $225.
Fall 2026-Spring 2027:
Junior Cotillion I:
Grades 5 & 6 for students new to cotillion: Includes five monthly classes (Sunday afternoons or Tuesday evenings), two formal balls (Dec &March), all manners, protocol, dance instruction, class venue, materials, and refreshments. Tuition is $400. To secure your child's spot, 1/2 of the tuition is due at registration, with the remainder due by August 1.
The monthly classes run on the following school calendar, September - March (2026-2027 dates TBD)
- Sept Introduction class one
- Oct Autumn Class two
- Nov Thanksgiving Class three
- Dec Holiday Dance
- Jan Winter Class four
- Feb Valentine's Class five, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March Grand Spring Ball
Junior Cotillion II:
Grades 6 (returning), and all 7, 8, 9 (new and returning) students: Five monthly classes (Sunday afternoons or Tuesday evenings), formal Spring ball (March), one formal multi-course instructional meal, protocol, dance instruction, class venue, materials, and refreshments. Tuition is $435.
The monthly classes run on the following school calendar, September - March (2026-2027 dates TBD)
- Sept Introduction class one
- Oct Autumn Class two
- Nov Thanksgiving Class three
- Dec Multi-course Instructional dinner
- Jan Winter Class four
- Feb Valentine's Class five, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March Grand Spring Ball
Class Locations and Schedules Fall 2026-Spring 2027
Tuesday evenings (once a month) at The Barn at Reynolda Village: 9/8/2026, 10/13/2026, 11/10/2026, 1/12/2027, 2/9/2027
* 5:30-6:45 pm Junior Cotillion I (grades 5-6 new to cotillion)
* 7:00 pm 08:15 Junior Cotillion II (grades 6 (returning), 7, 8, 9)
Sunday afternoons at The Historic Brookstown Inn, Winston-Salem, NC 2026: 9/13/2026, 10/4/2026, 11/8/2026, 1/10/2027, 2/7/2027
Sample schedule (final times TBD based on enrollment)
1:00-2:30 pm Junior Cotillion I (grades 5 new to cotillion)
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Junior Cotillion I (grades 6 new to cotillion)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Junior Cotillion II ((grades 6 (returning), 7, 8, 9)
AND:
Sunday, December 20, 2026 Holly Ball: Junior Cotillion I (2-4 pm) & Instructional Dinner: Junior Cotillion II (5-7 pm) at the Maple Chase Country Club, Winston-Salem
Sunday, March 14, 2027 Grand Spring Ball: Junior Cotillion I (2-4 pm) & Junior Cotillion II (5-7 pm) at the Maple Chase Country Club, Winston-Salem
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 $400-$435) as class assistants during the season of September 2026- March 2027 for either Sunday or Tuesday classes. Service hours are earned, and students gain leadership experience in this role. Fee is $25 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 months/classes. (2026-2027 dates TBD)
Tuesday evening class service hours are 4:30 pm-8:30 pm on the following months/classes. (2026-2027 dates TBD)
The monthly classes run on the following school calendar, September - March (2026-2027 dates TBD)
- Sept Introduction class
- Oct Autumn Class
- Nov Thanksgiving Class
- Dec Holiday Class
- Jan Winter Class
- Feb Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March Grand Spring Ball (Sunday afternoon)
Tuition Payments
To secure your child's spot, tuition payment is due upon registration via STRIPE.
To secure your child's spot, at least 1/2 of the tuition is due at registration, with the remainder due by August 1.
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 $60 processing fee applies to all refunds.
CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected]
Please refer to the "About" Page for more information on the program curriculum and appropriate dress guidelines.
Classes Available:
- Pre-Cotillion A Cup of Christmas Tea and Etiquette Sat Dec 5 2pm-4pm Age 7 to Adult
- Pre-Cotillion Grade 1-4, Spring Pre-Cotillion
- Junior Cotillion Year I Grades 5-6 (new to cotillion) Sunday Afternoons
- Junior Cotillion Year I Grades 5-6 (new to cotillion) Tuesday Evenings
- Junior Cotillion Year II Sunday afternoons: Grades 6 (returning), 7, 8. & 9
- Junior Cotillion Year II Tuesday Evenings Grades 6 (returning), 7, 8, and 9
- High School Cotillion Assistants Grades 10-12
Pre-Cotillion A Cup of Christmas Tea and Etiquette Sat Dec 5 2pm-4pm Age 7 to Adult
Join us for a special event of English-inspired Christmas tea and timeless traditions with finger foods, desserts & tea.
This graceful event is designed for mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and sons to share in the joy of etiquette, conversation, and kindness. Ages 7 - adult
Saturday, Dec 5 2026. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. $65 each.
Historic Brookstown Inn, Winston-Salem, NC
Payments are accepted by Stripe.
Pre-Cotillion Grade 1-4, Spring Pre-Cotillion
This summer camp format is Mon-Thur July 20-23, 2026 at The Historic Brookstown Inn, off I40, near Old Salem, Winston-Salem.
Grades 1-2, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Grades 3-4, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Payments are accepted by Stripe.
Junior Cotillion Year I Grades 5-6 (new to cotillion) Sunday Afternoons
Junior Cotillion I:
Grades 5 & 6 for students new to cotillion: Includes five monthly classes (Sunday afternoons), two formal balls (Dec &March), all manners, protocol, dance instruction, class venue, materials, and refreshments. Tuition is $400.
To secure your child's spot, tuition payment, or 1/2 deposit, is due upon registration via Stripe.
Sunday afternoons (once a month, 2026-2027 dates TBD)
- Sept: Introduction
- Oct: Autumn Class
- Nov: Thanksgiving Class
- Dec: Holiday Class or Ball
- Jan: Winter Class
- Feb: Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March: Grand Spring Ball
*Junior Cotillion I: 5th-6th grade: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (sample time, final times and location tbd)
Junior Cotillion Year I Grades 5-6 (new to cotillion) Tuesday Evenings
Junior Cotillion I:
Grades 5 & 6 for students new to cotillion: Includes five monthly classes (Sunday afternoons), two formal balls (Dec &March), all manners, protocol, dance instruction, class venue, materials, and refreshments. Tuition is $400.
To secure your child's spot, tuition payment, or 1/2 deposit, is due upon registration via Stripe.
Tuesday evenings (once a month) Grades 5-9 (2026-2027 dates TBD)
- Sept: Introduction
- Oct: Autumn Class
- Nov: Thanksgiving Class
- Dec: Holiday Ball
- Jan: Winter Class
- Feb: Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March: Grand Spring Ball (Sunday)
*Junior Cotillion I: 5th-6th grade 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm (sample time, final times and location tbd)
*Junior Cotillion II: 7th, 8th, 9th grade 7:00 pm -8:15 pm (sample time, final times and location tbd)
Junior Cotillion Year II Sunday afternoons: Grades 6 (returning), 7, 8. & 9
Junior Cotillion II: Students from grades 6 (returning from Junior Cotillion Year One), 7th, 8th, and 9th (new or returning students).
Includes: Five monthly classes (Sunday afternoons or Tuesday evenings), formal Spring ball (March), one formal 5-course meal (January class), protocol, dance instruction, class venue, materials, and refreshments. Tuition is $435. To secure your child's spot, tuition payment, or 1/2 deposit, is due upon registration via Stripe.
- Sept: Introduction Class
- Oct: Autumn Class
- Nov: Thanksgiving Class
- Dec: Holiday Class
- Jan: Winter Class - 5 Course Dinner
- Feb: Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March: Grand Spring Ball
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 $60 processing fee applies to all refunds.
Junior Cotillion Year II Tuesday Evenings Grades 6 (returning), 7, 8, and 9
Junior Cotillion II: Students from grades 6 (returning from Junior Cotillion Year One), 7th, 8th, and 9th (new or returning students).
Includes: Five monthly classes (Tuesday evenings), formal Spring ball (March), one formal 5-course meal (January class), protocol, dance instruction, class venue, materials, and refreshments. Tuition is $435. To secure your child's spot, tuition payment, or 1/2 deposit, is due upon registration via Stripe.
- Sept: Introduction Class
- Oct: Autumn Class
- Nov: Thanksgiving Class
- Dec: Holiday Class
- Jan: Winter Class - 5 Course Dinner
- Feb: Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March: Grand Spring Ball
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 $60 processing fee applies to all refunds.
High School Cotillion Assistants Grades 10-12
Junior Cotillion Assistant: grades 10-12 Volunteers
Cotillion Assistants are high school students in grades 10-12 who participate in the Junior Cotillion program (a value of $400-$435) as class assistants during the season from Sept - March for all Sunday or Tuesday classes. Service hours are earned, and students gain leadership experience in this role. The fee is $25 for materials. Send an email with your resume to [email protected] to apply. An application will be sent to applicants, preceded by an interview. Payments are accepted by Stripe.
- Sept: Introduction
- Oct: Autumn Class
- Nov: Thanksgiving Class
- Dec: Holiday Ball
- Jan: Winter Class
- Feb: Valentine's Class, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March: Grand Spring Ball
Sunday afternoon class service normal hours are 12:00 pm-7:00 pm (Sept - March) Class dates for 2026-2027 TBD
Tuesday evening class service hours are 4:30 pm-9:00 pm (Sept - March) Class dates for 2026-2027 TBD