Gem County Cotillion (Now Enrolling)

Season started Thursday, January 15th.

..is a progressive program held at the Emmett High School Atrium in season January - 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.

Treasure Valley Based – Serving All of Idaho

The schedule for the 2008/2009 season is Thursday evenings:
January 15th & 29th
February 12th & 26th 
Friday, March 6th – Cotillion Ball

Social I (6:00 – 7:00 PM) Fifth and Sixth Grades - $125

Our beginning class is especially designed for fifth and sixth grade ladies and gentlemen. 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.

The social education includes:
  • Self-esteem and confidence building
  • Handshakes
  • Meeting and Introductions
  • Etiquette of Public Places
  • Conversation skills
The dance education includes:
  • East Coast Swing
  • Basic Fox Trot
  • Basic Waltz


Social II (7:00 –8:00 PM) Seventh and Eighth Grades - $125

This class is designed for seventh and eighth grade ladies and gentlemen. 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.

Social education instruction includes:
  • Formal Introductions
  • Receiving Invitations
  • Escorting and Seating
  • The Buffet Line
  • Etiquette at School Dances
The dance education portion of this class includes a review of the basics for new students and:
  • Additional Steps to the Fox Trot
  • Additional Steps to the Waltz
  • Additional Steps to the Swing
  • Introduction to the Rumba


Dance Club (8:00 – 9:00 PM) High School - $125

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.