Junior Cotillions JC®

5th – 8th Grade

What is Junior Cotillion?

National League of Junior Cotillions JC® is a three year curriculum 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 standard ballroom dance; and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable parties, balls, dinners and events, complete with decorations, refreshments, favors and prizes. The Junior Cotillion program is designed for students in the 5th – 8th grades.

What Makes Junior Cotillion Different?

Junior Cotillion combines etiquette and character education with dance instruction in a structured, encouraging environment. Students are not only taught what to do, they practice it, building real confidence through repetition, guidance, and positive reinforcement.

What Can Parents Expect?

  • Instruction led by a trained NLJC® director in a respectful peer-group setting
  • A balanced program focused on manners, character, and ballroom dance
  • Clear expectations for behavior, attire, and respectful social interaction
  • Opportunities for students to practice their skills at parties, dinners, and formal events

Why it Matters

Junior Cotillion equips students with life skills that support healthy friendships now and strong relationships in the future. Students learn to communicate with confidence, show respect in group settings, and carry themselves with self-control and consideration, qualities that serve them at school, in social situations, and later in professional environments.

What Skills Will My Child Learn?

Junior Cotillion Year I

Year One introduces students to the foundations of social etiquette, respectful interaction, and ballroom dance. Students build confidence by learning and practicing:

  • Instruction led by a trained NLJC® director in a respectful peer-group setting
  • A balanced program focused on manners, character, and ballroom dance
  • Clear expectations for behavior, attire, and respectful social interaction
  • Opportunities for students to practice their skills at parties, dinners, and formal events

Junior Cotillion Year II

Year Two strengthens and expands the skills learned in Year One with more advanced etiquette and additional dance training. Students practice the following in year two:

  • Receiving lines and formal social courtesies
  • Acknowledgments of gifts and thoughtful communication
  • Dress code and appropriate attire for all occasions
  • More advanced table manners and formal place settings
  • Styles of dining including American, Asian, and Continental
  • Being a guest, hostess, or host with confidence and courtesy
  • Continued ballroom dance instruction and refinement

Junior Cotillion Premiere

Premiere is designed as an advanced experience for students who are ready for higher expectations, leadership opportunities, and more formal application of their training.

  • Receiving lines and formal social courtesies
  • Acknowledgments of gifts and thoughtful communication
  • Dress code and appropriate attire for all occasions
  • More advanced table manners and formal place settings
  • Styles of dining including American, Asian, and Continental
  • Being a guest, hostess, or host with confidence and courtesy
  • Continued ballroom dance instruction and refinement

How Do I Enroll My Child?

For more information regarding Junior Cotillion Program offerings, please use the “Find A Chapter” map to locate an NLJC® director near you.