COTILLION

The Saturday Club Cotillion is instructed under the direction of Jon D. Williams Cotillions. Registration for the Fall 2011 Cotillion is now open.

co.til.lion \k-o/til/yen \ also co.til.lon \k-o/til/yen, k. o/t-e/ (y)-on\ n [F cotillion, Lit., petticoat, fr. OF, fr. cote coat] 1: a ballroom dance for couples that resembles the quadrille 2: an elaborate dance with frequent changing of partners carried out under the leadership of one couple at formal balls 3: To assemble a group of young people to develop, appreciate and respect their role in society through dance and social skills education.

The Saturday Club Cotillion is a social education program where students learn social skills and the art of social dance. Good social skills and the ability to present oneself properly are necessities in our increasingly competitive society. They empower individuals to feel comfortable with themselves and others, to communicate effectively, and to set a leadership example in school or any social situation.

Our Cotillion students develop better social skills which promote personal growth, confidence, and character - having an influential and positive impact throughout their lives.

Classes are directed by an exceptionally qualified staff of instructors, who not only teach at primary and secondary school levels, but at university, business, and corporate levels as well.

2011 Social Skills Curriculum: Introduction to Social Skills; Everyday Courtesies and Respect; Table Etiquette and Table Manners 101; Costume Party; Making Good Choices and Social Responsibility.

Dance Curriculum: Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing Hustle, Heel Toe Polka & Polish Polka, La Raspa & Other Folk Dances.

A Series of Six Classes on Thursdays

October 13 & 20, 2011
November 3, 10, & 17, 2011
December 1, 2011
(Make-up date if needed: December 15, 2011)

3rd and 4th grade class: 4:15-5:30pm
5th and 6th grade class: 6:00-7:15pm

Membership Fee: $195 per child
$185 each additional child

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis

RSVP by September 30, 2011

In keeping with The Saturday Club's commitment to reducing paper waste for the environment, we are no longer mailing invitations. For more information or questions, please contact us at cotillion@saturdayclub.org or call 610.688.9746.

You may be interested in enrolling your 4th, 5th, and 6th grade children in our separate Dining Etiquette class to be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011. This course is open to all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade children (not only our Cotillion students) and is limited to 60 children. For more information about this course, please click here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is appropriate attire for Cotillion?
Boys are required to dress in coats, ties, and hard-soled shoes. Girls are required to wear dresses or dress skirts with blouses, flats or low heels (no sandals, mules, or boots), and white gloves. White gloves are not a social requirement, based on propriety, or a fashion statement. The purpose of gloves is to make our students feel more comfortable in holding hands and dancing with one another.

If my child has a learning or physical disability, can s/he still participate in Cotillion?
Absolutely! Please contact the Cotillion Committee in advance of classes to discuss any special requirements.

What is your refund policy?
Unfortunately, there are no refunds with the exception of extraordinary circumstances, in fairness to the students who are placed on waiting lists.

Isn't Cotillion just dance classes?
No. The Saturday Club Cotillion is a social education program that uses dance as a tool to teach social and character skills that are not normally covered in school. Cotillion provides the appropriate venue to instruct students in the areas of respect, courtesy, and consideration, as well as teaching students how to introduce themselves appropriately, the importance of dress and appearance, as well as the basics in table manners and etiquette.

In truth, students without this knowledge may lack the confidence to succeed when it comes to the real world. Cotillion ensures that your child will have the tools they need to feel confident in any situation.

Through the education students learn to be comfortable with themselves and others, communicate better, and develop respect and self-confidence with the opposite sex. The training develops positive, healthy habits that offer long-term advantages and opportunities in developing relationships. The Cotillion is not about "punch and cookies".