..is a progressive program held at the SpurWing Country Club in season November - March. The theme parties highlight your students’ busy social calendars. Each time the students meet they are provided an opportunity to use proper introduction skills, handshakes, meeting, greeting and social skills. There are no pre-requisites for any of the classes. Your student may join at any level with no previous experience. We rotate dances each year to keep the program fresh for our many returning students.
The schedule for the 2010/2011 season is Thursday evenings:
November 18th - Inaugural Dance and Open House
January 6th & 20th
February 3rd & 17th
Friday, March 4th – Cotillion Ball.
Registration is $25, Tuition is $200. Early Bird Registration Promotion! If you register and pay in full before September 1st you will receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Social I (5:45 – 6:45 PM) Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades.
Our beginning class is especially designed for fourth, fifth and sixth grade ladies and gentlemen.
Mature sixth grade students may opt for Social II.
The class divides the instruction between social education and dance education. A special emphasis is placed on laying a foundation of good manners. Role playing exercises are used as fun and informative tools to give students opportunities to learn and practice.
- Self-esteem and confidence building
- Handshakes
- Meeting and Introductions
- Etiquette of Public Places
- Conversation skills
- East Coast Swing
- Basic Fox Trot
- Basic Waltz
Social II (7:00 –8:00 PM) Mature Sixth*, Seventh and Eighth Grades
This class is designed for mature sixth*, seventh and eighth grade ladies and gentlemen.
*If your child is a less mature sixth grade student, please opt for Social I.
This class divides the curriculum between social education and dance education. A special emphasis is placed on laying a foundation of good manners and leadership skills. Fun and informative role-playing exercises help to reinforce the confidence-building program.
Courtesy, respect, and confidence in party situations is becoming very important to this age group.
- Formal Introductions
- Receiving Invitations
- Escorting and Seating
- The Buffet Line
- Etiquette at School Dances
- Additional Steps to the Fox Trot
- Additional Steps to the Waltz
- Additional Steps to the Swing
- Introduction to the Rumba
Dance Club (8:15 – 9:30 PM) High School
As you enjoy your high school career and start thinking about a college it will be important for you to be familiar with the subject matter covered in this class. The program we have designed is geared toward enriching your interpersonal skills which will enhance your image as you choose to further your education or land your first job.
Our high school Dance Club class gives you the opportunity to practice social etiquette with your peers in a fun atmosphere.
Other skills taught in this high school class include:
- Proper introductions, Correct handshakes
- Conversation skills, Common courtesies
- Escorting and seating
- The Buffet Line
- Dance Floor Protocol
- Reception protocol
- Social Dance and Prom Etiquette
- Host/Hostess and guest duties
The dance education includes:
- Fox Trot
- Waltz
- Swing
- Rumba
- Cha – Cha
- Introduction to Tango
Participants in Cotillion Club know the importance of upgrading and learning skills that will establish positive lifelong habits.