Cotillion

Tennie and Adele are taking a monthly etiquette class called Cotillion.  They're held every month at the Salt Lake Country Club (the final one is a dinner at another location).  There are exactly enough boys and girls for each one to have a partner.  They all dress up fancy and learn the skills via partner dances.  Here is Adele's age group's class description:

Club Cotillion builds upon students' basic understanding of the social skills that contribute to character, improve communication and develop successful relationships. Developing a sense of social awareness in this interactive atmosphere allows students to apply their knowledge in everyday life.

Curriculum includes:  The Power of Social Skills, Conversation Skills, Demonstrating Courtesy & Respect, Cell Phone Savvy and Dining Etiquette & Table Manners.

Dances include basic and intermediate patterns of the fox trot, waltz and swing hustle plus an introduction to cha cha, merengue and tango.

	The Power of Social Skills & First Impressions
	Conversation, Courtesy & Respect
	Holiday Party / Toy Drive
	Dining Etiquette & Manners
	Teamwork & Leadership / Dinner Dance
	Final Party & Parents Night Held at the Grand America

Adele's first Cotillion

and her second...

Tennie's first (overall she has one or two less classes than Adele)

 Here is Tennie's age group description:

Social Skills Essentials is an advanced course designed to help our older students bridge the gap between basic social skills and social intelligence. This education is not only instrumental in developing positive relationships, defining character, and facing personal challenges - it will play a primary role in opening doors of opportunity in high school, college and beyond.

Curriculum includes:  Developing Social Intelligence, First Impressions & Introductions, Communication - Verbal & Non-verbal, High-tech Etiquette, Appearance & Dress, Character Development, Codes of Conduct, and Advanced Dining Etiquette.

Dances include basic through advanced patterns of the fox trot, waltz, jitterbug, tango, salsa and samba.

Course Subjects Include:
* How to Make a Positive First Impression
* Appearance & Dress * Courtesies to Change Your Life
* Ethics & Character Development
* Leadership Skills
* Communication & High-Tech Etiquette
* Advanced Dining Etiquette & Table Manners
* Community Involvement & Volunteerism
* Dinner Dance

They both LOVE these classes.  I love these classes because they are learning with boys about how boys should treat them...in a respectful way.  They are at their holiday party now.  (One class is right after the other.)  I almost hated to carpool tonight because I didn't get any pictures, and I have to wait all the longer to hear about their night!