WHAT IS COTILLION?
It’s the dedication to good manners and common courtesy, perhaps, that’s made cotillion such a mainstay of Southern culture, where commitment to gracious behavior reigns supreme. For children, cotillion is another place where the manners that parents teach at home can be publicly practiced and reinforced. Learn more here: https://www.southernliving.com/culture/cotillion-class.
WHAT DOES THIS COTILLION OFFER?
Etiquette Topics:
First Impressions – Introductions, Communication Courtesies and Digital Etiquette
Relationship Building, Character and Codes of Conduct
Appearance and Dress, Social & Sleepover Etiquette
Dining Etiquette & Manners
Dance Instruction:
Fox Trot and Waltz
Texas Two Step and Texas Line Dances
Rumba and Line Dances
Salsa, Swing and Hustle
WHY DOES COTILLION HAVE ITS OWN ETIQUETTE?
Check out Southern Living’s article: Cotillion Etiquette (southernliving.com)
HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD?
Register your student by selecting the class and gender of your child. There are a limited number of spots so we can ensure each student has a partner for the dances. We use a circle technique, so dance cards will not be used. Students don’t have to fret about asking someone to dance. If you have multiple children, we offer a 10% discount on the second/third registration. Please email me at info@elitecotillion.com to get the coupon code.
IS COTILLION AGE APPROPRIATE?
By default, the topics are general for all young men and ladies, but the curriculum is based on age and grade.
WHAT DOES MY CHILD WEAR?
A detailed information guide will be provided after we receive your registration and payment.
CLASSES: DRESSY CASUAL
Ladies: A casual dress or skirt or romper and short white gloves. Tights or panty hose are preferred rather than leggings.
Gentlemen: Cotillion outfits should include pants, belt, and button-up shirt (ties or bowties encouraged, but not required).
CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY: COTILLION SEMI-FORMAL
Ladies: Semi-formal/party/cocktail dress or jumpsuit and short white gloves.
Pants, dress shirt, tie or bowtie, and blazer or sport coat. A suit would also be appropriate.
IMPORTANT to Note:
Cotillion dresses should be modest and age appropriate with hemlines no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. To facilitate dancing, a fuller skirt is necessary rather than a tight, pencil skirt. Bodycon and mini dresses are not appropriate for cotillion.
It is often helpful to have them raise their hands overhead to simulate dancing to make sure their clothes will continue to fit during the fun twirls and turns at cotillion! For this reason, many ladies prefer to add boyshorts underneath and avoid strapless necklines. No flip flops or tennis shoes.
WILL THERE BE MAKEUP SESSIONS IF MY CHILD MISSES A CLASS?
As of now, we will not be offering make-up sessions for any classes. There will not be a refund for any missed classes.