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: July 20-23, Mon-Thu
Pre-Cotillion I (grades 1 & 2) and Pre-cotillion ii (grades 3 & 4)
Summer 2026 classes are forming. The program includes all manners, protocol, class venue, materials, refreshments, and a graduation ceremony. (4 classes in a summer sessions Mon-Thur afternoons).
Dates are July 20-23, 2026 Mon-Thur at The Historic Brookstown Inn, Winston-Salem
Pre-cotillion 1: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm grades 1-2
Pre-cotillion 2: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm grades 3-4
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.
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 Black and White 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 Back to Basics class one
- Oct First Impressions class two
- Nov Dress for Success class three
- Dec Multi-course Instructional dinner
- Jan Social Networking class four
- Feb Dining Etiquette class five, Parents Dip into Dancing
- March Grand Spring Black and White 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 (ONCE A MONTH) at THE HISTORIC BROOKSTOWN INN: 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)
BALLS AND INSTRUCTIONAL DINNER
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 ASSISTANTS: 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.
Cotillion Assistants will serve on the Sunday or Tuesday schedules:
Sunday afternoon class service hours are 12:00 pm-6:30 pm for Junior Cotillion classes at The Historic Brookstown Inn
Tuesday evening class service hours are 4:30 pm-8:30 pm for Junior Cotillion classes at The Barn at Reynolda Village
Tuition Payments
To secure your child's spot, tuition payment is due upon registration via Stripe.
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. There will be no refunds after August 1, 2026, except in the case of extraordinary circumstances such as moving or illness, in fairness to students who are placed on the waiting list.
CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected]
Tuition Payments
To secure your child's spot, tuition payment is due upon registration via Stripe.
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. There will be no refunds except in the case of extraordinary circumstances. Final payment for Fall class is due August 1, 2026.
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, Summer July 20-23 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
- Corporate Adult Cotillion - Manners, Etiquette, Dance Sunday 4 Monthly Sessions
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, Summer July 20-23 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
Corporate Adult Cotillion - Manners, Etiquette, Dance Sunday 4 Monthly Sessions
Adults are invited to learn the basics of Cotillion, with a focus on social manners, business etiquette, and basic ballroom dancing - Foxtrot, Waltz, ChaCha, and Swing/Shag.
Four sessions, once a month, Oct, Nov, Jan, and Feb on Sunday evenings at The Historic Brookstown Inn, Winston-Salem.
For more information, contact the Director [email protected]