There are still limited openings in our classes. Register by September 20. Teaching the fine points of etiquette and social dance to young ladies and gentlemen, with emphasis on respect for self and others

Grades: 4th-9th Fee: $200 for 8 classes

Students will learn about:

1. Basic dance courtesies, such as accepting and declining a dance

2. Basic steps of the Swing, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Hustle, Country Rumba, and current popular line dances

3. An appreciation of music for dancing 4. Basic dance partnering skills 5. Introducing themselves and making

introductions 6. Holding a conversation with an adult 7. Using proper table manners 8. Showing self-control in public places 9. Taking responsibility for keeping their

environment neat 10. Expressing appreciation to parents and others

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Session Dates, Times 4th-5th Grade 6:30-7:45 pm

6th-9th Grade 8:00-9:15 pm

Featured Dance Etiquette/Life Skill Dress

1. September 28 Swing First Impressions Dressy Casual

2. November 9 Fox Trot Introductions Dressy Casual

3. November 22 Hustle Conversations Dressy Casual

4. December 7 Holly Ball: Swing, Fox Trot & Hustle

Manners in Public Semi-Formal

5. January 11 Country Rumba Table Manners Dressy Casual/ Western Wear

6. January 25 Line Dances Manners at Home Dressy Casual

7. February 8 Valentine’s Party: Cha Cha

Appreciation Dressy Casual

8. February 22 All Dances Why Manners Matter Semi-Formal

Goochland Cotillion 2013-2014

Questions: GoochlandCotillion@gmail.com or Margaret Reynolds 804-556-6911 http://www.adamsinternationalschool.org/enrichment/cotillion

Location: Adams International School 1655 Broad Street Road

Maidens VA 23102

Additional Information about Goochland Cotillion Behavior Students are expected to show respect to instructors and peers. Parents of disruptive students will be notified, and students may be asked not to return. Commitment to Cotillion To avoid uneven numbers, we strongly encourage parents to honor their child’s commitment to our program. Kindly call or send an email message when your child cannot attend. Girl-Boy Ratios We seek to have the correct girl-boy ratio when planning our classes. Due to circumstances beyond our control, on a given night that goal is not always achievable. When this occurs, we may ask parents to dance. Your willingness to volunteer helps all students to have a partner. Music Music appropriate to dance is highlighted. Whenever possible, current top forty hits are incorporated to enhance participant enjoyment. Music is carefully screened for lyrics and content. The Holly Ball The Holly Ball is a festive, holiday occasion where students share their dancing skills with their parents. The Goochland Christmas Mother is usually present to accept donations for the Goochland Christmas Mother Program. Parents are invited to dance with their son or daughter at the end of the Holly Ball. Only the parent dancing with his or her child may attend due to space allocation. Parents with two children in attendance may both attend to provide dance partners. Parents are asked to dress according to the attire requested for the students. Girls provide their own corsages. Boys wear a boutonniere. No fresh berries please.

White Gloves for Girls Short, white gloves can be bought at some boutique children's clothing shops. Dawson’s Pharmacy sells a brand of white gloves, suitable for use at the Holly Ball and the Valentine’s Party. The small size should fit most girls. Observers Parents are welcome to observe the dances. Appropriate dress is requested. To avoid unnecessary distractions, students may not invite friends or younger siblings to observe or accompany them to cotillion. No videotaping is permitted. Weather Cancellations When schools are closed, we do not automatically cancel class. If cotillion is cancelled, we will contact you by telephone and email by noon. Food Allergies Lemonade/punch and cookies will be served at each class. Please inform us on any food allergies. _____________________________________________ Meet the Directors of Goochland Cotillion Tamra Adams provides the charming dance facility. She is the proud parent of 12 children and the founder and director of Goochland’s first Montessori school, Adams International School.

Lynn Wagner provides the dance instruction for the program. She has one son, and she is co-owner of The Dance Space, a ballroom dance studio located in Henrico County.

Margaret Reynolds provides the program design, marketing, and registration for the program. She has a daughter attending Goochland High School, and she is owner of Clarity Consulting, a teambuilding and conflict resolution consulting

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All Dances

Appropriate dress shoes X NO tennis shoes X NO bare midriffs

Appropriate dress shoes X NO tennis shoes Shirt tails tucked in

Casual Jeans are acceptable X NO tee shirts

Jeans are acceptable X NO tee shirts

Dressy Casual

Short party dress Skirt and blouse Pants outfit

Slacks and collared shirts

Semi-Formal Long or short party dresses White gloves X NO strapless dresses

Suits or sport coats & slacks, ties

Session (check one): 4th- 5th Grade _____ 6th-9th Grade _____

Student’s Name: ___________________________________________ Girl _____ Boy _____

Address: _______________________________________ City & Zip: ____________________

Grade for 2013-2014: _____ School Attending: _____________________________________

Parent(s): _____________________________________________________________________

Home Telephone: __________________ Email: ______________________________________

Cell Phone Contacts: 1) __________________________ 2) _____________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship to Child: ______________

Emergency Contact Phone: ________________________ Cell: _________________________

_______ Yes, Please add my information to the carpool list.

I give permission for photographs or videos of my child to be published in Goochland Cotillion brochures or

web page, if applicable. Yes ___ No ___ Signature:______________________

My child has the following food allergies: __________________________________________

How did you hear about Goochland Cotillion? ________________________________________

Welcome to Cotillion for 2013-2014! Please note the following instructions:

Half of the cotillion fee ($100) is due upon registration to hold your child’s space and is non-refundable. The second half of the cotillion fee ($100) is due by the first class meeting. Please make all checks payable to Goochland Cotillion Mail registration form and payment to: Goochland Cotillion, c/o Margaret Reynolds, 1961 Oakland Drive,

Maidens VA 23102

Questions? Contact GoochlandCotillion@gmail.com or phone Margaret Reynolds 804-556-6911

Goochland Cotillion Registration

2013-2014

I understand the following: My child is expected to show respect to instructors and peers. If my child is

disruptive, I will be notified and my child may be asked not to return.

Parent Signature: ________________________ Child’s Signature: _________________________________