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Nashville and Williamson County Chapters
Cotillion 2025-2026 Season
Our mission is to teach manners and etiquette, in order to improve social behaviors today and in the future.
Offering two programs: Pre-Cotillion for Elementary and Junior Cotillion for Middle School Students
*This site is for payment purposes only and includes very basic information. Please refer to the links below for the official site.
Frequently Asked Questions...
LADIES DRESS CODE CLASS
LADIES DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES—
DRESS / SKIRT LENGTH:
Conservative knee length or longer dresses or skirts (no shorter than 1 inch above the knee)
Please, no strapless dresses at any event.
SHOES DO’S AND DON’TS:
Shoes must at least have a back strap in order to keep them on while dancing backward.
No Tennis Shoes. No flip flops or slides – they are too dangerous!
GLOVES
Gloves REQUESTED for classes, REQUIRED for dances. They are required for the December class and Grand Ball in February. They do add a layer of protection during cold/flu/COVID so many have opted to wear for classes as well. We will have them for sale at the name tag table for $10 cash.
Even more examples are under the DRESS CODE tab below, "Ladies for Class"
DRESS / SKIRT LENGTH:
Conservative knee length or longer dresses or skirts (no shorter than 1 inch above the knee)
Please, no strapless dresses at any event.
SHOES DO’S AND DON’TS:
Shoes must at least have a back strap in order to keep them on while dancing backward.
No Tennis Shoes. No flip flops or slides – they are too dangerous!
GLOVES
Gloves REQUESTED for classes, REQUIRED for dances. They are required for the December class and Grand Ball in February. They do add a layer of protection during cold/flu/COVID so many have opted to wear for classes as well. We will have them for sale at the name tag table for $10 cash.
Even more examples are under the DRESS CODE tab below, "Ladies for Class"
LADIES DRESS CODE HOLIDAY DANCE EXAMPLE
Photo by: Monica Cado Shellabarger
LADIES DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES—
DRESS / SKIRT LENGTH:
Conservative knee length or longer dresses or skirts (no shorter than 1 inch above the knee)
Please, no strapless dresses at any event.
SHOES DO’S AND DON’TS:
Shoes must at least have a back strap in order to keep them on while dancing backward.
No Tennis Shoes. No flip flops or slides – they are too dangerous!
GLOVES
Gloves are REQUIRED FOR DANCES. They are required for the December class and Grand Ball in February. We will have them for sale at the name tag table for $10 cash.
LADIES DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES—
DRESS / SKIRT LENGTH:
Conservative knee length or longer dresses or skirts (no shorter than 1 inch above the knee)
Please, no strapless dresses at any event.
SHOES DO’S AND DON’TS:
Shoes must at least have a back strap in order to keep them on while dancing backward.
No Tennis Shoes. No flip flops or slides – they are too dangerous!
GLOVES
Gloves are REQUIRED FOR DANCES. They are required for the December class and Grand Ball in February. We will have them for sale at the name tag table for $10 cash.
LADIES SHORT WHITE GLOVES FOR CLASS, DANCE & BALL
Gloves REQUESTED for classes, REQUIRED for dances. They are required for the December class and Grand Ball in February. They do add a layer of protection during cold/flu/COVID so many have opted to wear for classes as well. We will have them for sale at the name tag table for $10 cash.
One sample of an appropriate dress for the grand ball.
Ladies may wear White (or ivory) formal dresses that are knee length or longer with dress shoes with a back heel strap and the required short white gloves. No strapless, please. Please scroll below to dress code and see an entire gallery of dress examples under "Ladies for the Grand Ball" text.
GENTLEMEN DRESS CODE CLASS & HOLIDAY DANCE
GENTLEMEN'S DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES
PANTS: Khaki pants or dress pants
COLLARED SHIRT AND TIE (Bow ties are fine)
JACKETS/ NAVY BLAZER (REQUIRED FOR DANCE)
SHOES
Hard-soled shoes are best for dancing.
No athletic shoes or boots, please.
PANTS: Khaki pants or dress pants
COLLARED SHIRT AND TIE (Bow ties are fine)
JACKETS/ NAVY BLAZER (REQUIRED FOR DANCE)
SHOES
Hard-soled shoes are best for dancing.
No athletic shoes or boots, please.
Gentlemen in Tuxedo for Grand Ball
The Grand Ball is a semi-formal event. Gentlemen should wear black tuxedos and dress shoes. (no tennis shoes or boots) Samples from last year are shown below.
Most Tuxedo stores give discounts.
Street Tuxedo is available before and after class during the months of December and January for fittings. They do provide savings for Junior Cotillion students. You can also visit them at any of their store locations.
Portraits and Paintings by: KevinWimpy.com and for more information go to Cotillion Portraits.
Most Tuxedo stores give discounts.
Street Tuxedo is available before and after class during the months of December and January for fittings. They do provide savings for Junior Cotillion students. You can also visit them at any of their store locations.
Portraits and Paintings by: KevinWimpy.com and for more information go to Cotillion Portraits.
DROP OFF/PICK UP
REGISTRATION-WAITLIST
GENERAL
DRESS CODE
ALLERGENS
COVID/MASK
Junior Cotillion- There will be a police officer directing traffic into and out of the parking lot. Please use your blinker so the officer will know you desire to turn in.
DROP OFF: Pull in and drop at the portico and exit. If you wish to enter with your child, you must park in the parking lot.
PICK UP: Please make an immediate left into the large parking lot, find an available spot and wait for your child to exit. Please be patient, safety is the top priority.
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