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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. 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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