
Over the years, our cotillion program has grown alongside the students we serve. We’ve watched children enter timid and uncertain—and leave standing taller, speaking more confidently, and engaging others with genuine respect. As we reflected on that growth, we asked an important question: What structure best serves today’s middle schoolers and their families? That question […]
Feb 22, 2026

Which level is best for my child’s age and experience level? Both levels are open to 6th-8th graders. For the most comprehensive experience, we encourage starting with Level 1, though mature students may begin with Level 2 if preferred. Each level is a stand-alone course and no prior cotillion experience is required for either level. […]
Oct 11, 2024

The purpose of boy-girl pairs is to help keep our genders balanced within the cotillion classes. Typically, young gentlemen are a tad more reluctant to attend cotillion than young ladies. You’re shocked, I know. Therefore, our class rosters could easily result in a class full of ladies and only a handful of gentlemen. (And I […]
Sep 5, 2022

If you want to know how to start a cotillion, manners school, or etiquette program in your area, I’m happy to share! If you’ve got about 12-14 days a year to dedicate to this, you, too, can start a program that will help young people in your community improve their soft skills, practice face-to-face interactions […]
Jul 22, 2022
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