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Our courses cover not only traditional courses but also contemporary etiquette issues and topics that are valuable to today's generation. We meet monthly usually on the fourth Monday between 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please refer to our Schedule for dates and more information. We also are hosting two major events this upcoming session.
I. Welcome to Cypress Cotillion
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 Introductions- The Junior Cotillion Program
- Discussion of Styles of Dance
- Shall We Dance?
- Dance Lesson on Waltz
- Dance Lesson on Rumba
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II. Meeting People
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 Practice Greeting People- Practice Shaking Hands
- How to Socialize at a Party
- 50’s Era Dancing
- Dance Lesson on Jitterbug
- Dance Lesson on Swing
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III. Etiquette as an Escort
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 When to Rise- Manners
- Supporting a Charity – bring an
item to donate
- Respect of Cultures
- Various types of Dances
- Dance Lesson on Polka/Salsa
- Dance Lesson on Two-Step
- Country Western Waltz
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IV. Giving to the Community
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 Invitation Etiquette- Proper email etiquette
- Slang versus English
- Blogs
- Web cautions
- Movie Reviews
- Review Dances for the Winter Ball
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V. Let's Dance
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 Corsages and Boutonniere- Coats and Door etiquette
- Limousine and Carpool Social Skills
- Perform Dances Learned
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VI. What’s HOT Today!
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 Being Polite- What’s appropriate in public?
- What’s Not appropriate.
- What everyone likes.
- Current Dance Styles
- Dance Lesson on Freestyle
Dancing
- Dance Lesson on Hip Hop
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VII. Table Manners
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 What to do with the Napkin- Knowing the Silverware placement
- Which glass is mine?
- I’ve finished my dinner
- How to be a Gracious Host
- Skits Demonstrating Table Manners
- Review Dances for Cotillion Ball
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VIII. Respect to our Parents
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 Talking at the same time- Say “Yes Mam” and Thank you
- Don’t use that tone of voice
- Role Playing Scenarios
- Review Dances for Cotillion Ball
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IX. Cypress Junior Cotillion Ball
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 The Junior Cotillion Ball is a showcase
of the dances the students have learned
while attending Cypress Junior Cotillion.
Parents can attend the first 30 minutes to take pictures.
- Students will enjoy a nice sit down dinner
to practice there formal dining skills.
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DID YOU R.S.V.P.?
KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS WHEN ON AN
INTERVIEW
10 STEPS
TO GOOD
TABLE MANNERS
Check your class schedules for exact dates
Classes
meet:
Usually on
Mondays 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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