For students 5th-12th grade.
- Provides instruction for social skills that prepare students for success throughout life.
- Teaches basic ballroom dance and dance courtesy.
- Provides hands on opportunities to practice new social and dance skills.
- Develops confidence and self-esteem.
The Student Cotillion presents a comprehensive training program of etiquette and manners for both everyday and more formal occasions. Each class divides instruction between etiquette and ballroom dance.
Our program helps parents reinforce their child’s self-confidence while it helps students develop character and set appropriate boundaries. Many of the Skills learned in junior cotillion will be used throughout their life.
The complete program offers 3 years of curriculum. Many students begin in 5th grade and progress through the Premier program. However, previous attendance is not mandatory; students are welcome to join at either the 5th, 6/7th grade level.
Classes are spread throughout the school year. This helps those with busy schedules as well as aids in time for reinforcement and retention of the skills.
5th Grade Program
Minding your Manners at Home
- Table Manners & Beginning Conversations
- Introduction Protocol, helping family & friends
- Handling doors, coats, guests, gifts, telephones
- Confident posture, eye contact & handshake
- Birthday party etiquette
- Appropriate Interaction for Opposite Genders
- Expanded Foxtrot, Swing and Cha Cha Cha and Waltz steps
- Monthly assignments provide more opportunities to practice!
Five classes total, including a tutorial three course meal and our final class, a Ball which allows students an opportunity to put all their training into action, conclude the program.
6th-7th Grade Program
Polite and Proper in Public
- Formal Table manners, Restaurant skills and terms
- First Impressions, Dress Codes, Interview preparation
- The School Dance, The Awards Ceremony
- Adding a personal touch to notes
- Electronic Etiquette
- The theatre, travel & wherever we go
- Salsa, Merengue, Swing & more
- Monthly assignments provide more opportunities to practice!
7th-9th Grade Program
PREMIER PROGRAM
Students must have completed the 6th/7th grade program to participate.
- Places students in different social situations to develop the skills they have learned (Theatre, Restaurant, Golf Club etc.)
- Is designed to promote leadership, social skills and friendships.
10th-12th Grade Program
Life skills for the future
Our one evening workshop will introduce students to skills that will help them shine as they approach new milestones like college preparation, employment, dating and more formal events that are in their future.
- Introduction Etiquette
- Reception Etiquette
- Dining etiquette
- Basic Ballroom Dance Skills and Courtesies