Etiquette Company Cotillion
Cotillion | Poise, Presence & Social Confidence
Grades 5-6
Our boutique-style Cotillion offers students a polished, confidence building social experience in a supportive setting.
Groups are intentionally curated by age to ensure comfort, maturity, and meaningful connection and will meet once a month for five months, beginning in September.
Interest is being collected by completing the interest form below.
What to Expect:
Beginning in the fall, we will delight in meeting new friends, trying new things and learning poise and confidence along the way. Meeting once a month in Sept, Oct, Nov and Jan, Feb 2027, our carefully curated Cotillion groups will be met with age appropriate guidance in social graces, dancing and dining skills.
Our sessions will culminate with a four course instructional dinner and dance at The Dunes Club.
A high level of interest is anticipated, so expressing interest early is encouraged.
Skills we build:
Polite introductions and confident social presence
Conversation skills in group and formal settings
Respectful behavior at social events and gatherings
Dance basics, posture, and movement with confidence
Dining etiquette and table manners in both formal and informal settings
Gratitude, appreciation, and host/guest awareness
Social confidence, self-awareness, and consideration for others
How Families Can Prepare Their Child
We want every child to feel confident and ready from the moment they walk into our programs. A little family preparation goes a long way!
Before Class:
Please have your child eat a snack prior to arrival. Classes are active and engaging and hunger makes self-regulation very hard for young people.
What to Wear:
Neat, comfortable clothing appropriate for the Manners Class Setting. Secure shoes are preferred, there is quite a bit of movement in the class.
We are not formal, but we are intentional. Presentation supports presence.
Dressing up for the Signature Event (Conversation Tea/Instructional Dinner) is encouraged.
At Home Support:
Let your child know that we are practicing new things, even if it is different from how things are done at home.
Family life is naturally relaxed, that is healthy and expected. In class, we are practicing skills for more formal environments. It's common for students to say, "That's not how we do it at home". And that's okay.
Learning flexibility is part of social maturity. We are expanding their skill set, not correcting family culture. When parents reinforce this message, children grow faster in confidence and adaptability.