SIXTH GRADE COTILLION

Fall 2022
Sixth Grade Class Time:
Saturday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:45pm

Fall 2022 Season dates are confirmed for events one through five, and we are excited to announce
we will meet at the Bentonville Community Center, located at 1101 SW Citizens Circle, Bentonville. 

The last event of the season, the Holly Ball, will be on November 5th,
and will be held at the Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Avenue, Bentonville.

Register today to confirm your student's spot for the Fall season.
Season Invitation will be emailed after application is received.

​Our policy is to strive to have a partner for every child. 
Applicants that apply late may be on a waiting list until ratios even out.
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Early application is recommended as acceptance is first applied, first accepted. 
The director will follow up with an email after your child's application and deposit is submitted. 
You will get an email receipt for the PayPal payments, but note the application does not send a receipt.
Emails will be sent in the order that applications are received. 
Registration must include an application and deposit.
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Orientation reception for parents to honor parents of cotillion members will be held in late August/early September for the fall season. Attendance is required, as more information about the program and attire will be given at that time. The parent orientation may be held by Zoom meeting for this season, and an invitation will be emailed to parents.
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Review lessons for a missed event are available at the next event date
​ except the Holly Ball, as there is no makeup for the Holly Ball.

6th Grade Season Schedule (Fall 2022)
Sixth grade event times are Saturday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:45pm.
Please Note: The Fall 2022 cotillion season events one through five will be held at the
Bentonville Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Circle Bentonville.
​Holly Ball will be on Saturday, November 5th, at the Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Avenue, Bentonville.
 Date and Time: 5:30pm-6:45pm
​Saturday, September 10th
Saturday, September 17th
Saturday, October 8th
Saturday, October 22nd
Saturday, October 29th
Saturday, November 5th 
Theme
Opening Dance
Dance Around the World
Favorite Theme Park Fun
Waltz into Fall
Hawaiian Luau
Holly Ball*
Dress
Semi-formal
Semi-formal
Costume/Prizes
Semi-formal
Casual Casual
​Semi-formal
*Parents only to attend the Holly Ball to chaperone.
​BRJC Holly Ball will be at a different location that the first five events due to size of attendance.
​Grandparents are not invited or younger siblings to the Holly Ball. Secure your babysitters early.  ​
Dress code for parents for the Holly Ball is Semi-formal, just like the students.

Attire

Attire for the cotillion events will vary for the grades, with most events being semi-formal. More specific information on appropriate attire for each event will be included on the invitation and discussed on the parent reception meetings in late August/early September.

Please note that students are expected to follow the dress code for each event.
​Parents attire for the Holly Ball is the same as their child.
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​ATTIRE FOR BOYS
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  • Semi-formal: suit or sport coat/slacks, any color buttoned-down shirt, tie/bow tie, loafer or oxford shoes
  • Casual: Nice jeans or slacks, no tie, tennis shoes are fine for casual/costume nights only
  • Costume: Nice jeans, no ties, tennis shoes are fine for casual/costume nights only
  • Holly Ball: All boys 6th – 9th grade wear a boutonniere for Holly Ball only. Attire for sixth grade is semi-formal at the Holly Ball
 
ATTIRE FOR GIRLS

Sixth grade girls’ dresses are preferred to have a capped sleeve or cover shoulder to shoulder. Shrugs are recommended. All dresses must have straps, even if shrug is worn. No strapless dresses are allowed.
Details on purchasing white gloves through BRJC will be coming soon, and must be purchased ahead of time, and will be picked up at the dance.
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  • Semi-formal: short dressy dresses, white gloves, shoes with a full back or strap around heel, no strapless dresses allowed
  • Casual: Nice jeans, slacks or skirts, no gloves, tennis shoes are fine for casual/costume nights only
  • Costume: Nice jeans, no gloves, tennis shoes are fine for casual/costume nights only
  • Holly Ball: All girls 6th – 9th grade wear corsages; most wear wrist corsages for Holly Ball only. Attire for sixth grade is semi-formal at the Holly Ball.
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