FALL 2025 Registration will open online on Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 8:00am for our FALL Season. Details are below. Both an application and deposit are required for registration. Scroll down below for our Fall schedule and the Register/Payment link.
🌟 Unlock Your Preteen's Potential: BRJC is celebrating our 18th year of hosting Etiquette Events for students.
Join us for our BRJC FALL 2025 Sixth Grade Cotillion Season 🌟
Is your preteen ready to elevate their social skills while making lasting memories? We invite you to join us for the BRJC Fall Cotillion Season of Events—a dynamic and immersive experience designed to help preteens develop the essential etiquette and social skills they'll carry for life. From dining manners to dancing, communication to confidence-building etiquette lessons, our program empowers students to shine in any social situation.
What’s in Store for the Fall 2025 Cotillion Season? The BRJC Cotillion Sixth Grade program is full of engaging, fun, and educational activities that ensure your child’s growth. Here's a glimpse into what they’ll learn:
✨ Dining Etiquette:A Fun and Interactive Way to Master Table Manners! Preteens will learn the art of proper dining etiquette in a way that excites them! They'll discover everything from how to know which silverware to use for each course to the difference between American and Continental dining styles. The best part? They'll practice their skills at a delicious, guided four-course dinner with their peers, which always is a favorite experience. What to Expect: Silverware placement and handling Napkin etiquette Transitioning through courses How to eat confidently in any dining setting
✨ Effective Communication Skills: Master the Art of Connection and Confidence. Good manners require great communication skills. In this part of the program, students will learn the importance of making a great first impression, mastering proper handshakes, and reading social cues. They’ll develop the skills to engage in meaningful conversations and form lasting connections. Topics Covered Include: Proper introductions and eye contact How to read and understand social cues Helpful conversation starters and keeping friendships strong
✨ Confidence-Building Techniques and Activities: Our comprehensive social skills lessons are designed to help teens build confidence, develop strong interpersonal skills, and understand the importance of respect and gratitude in all types of social interactions. At our events, teens will learn the importance of sending timely invitations and RSVPs, understanding various types of invitations, and the key to being respectful guests at any gathering. They’ll also discover how to make a great impression through engaging conversation, knowing the essentials of when and how to leave a party, and mastering the art of graciously thanking their hosts.
We’ll cover essential life skills such as writing elegant thank-you notes, addressing envelopes with care, and understanding the difference between formal and informal correspondence. Teens will also gain insight into how expressing gratitude can build strong relationships and leave lasting positive impressions that lead to future invitations. Additionally, our events will teach proper theater etiquette and the unspoken rules of polite behavior in public and group settings, ensuring that teens feel confident and capable in any social situation. Skills Learned: Confidence-building social interactions Understanding the importance of a timely RSVP for parties or future work events Writing and sending elegant thank-you notes Mastering party etiquette and respectful behavior in group settings
✨ Ballroom and Line Dance Instruction: Social Dancing with a Modern Twist! Dance your way to better social connections! Students will learn ballroom and current line dances that blend classic moves with contemporary music. From the Foxtrot to the Cha Cha Cha to the Waltz, these dance styles foster teamwork and help students practice social skills while having fun on the dance floor with their friends . Cotillion isn’t just about learning how to dance or eat properly—it’s about giving your preteen or teen the tools they need to navigate the world with confidence and charm. Whether it’s a formal dinner or another social event, they'll be ready to shine!
Why Should Your Preteen Attend? Our etiquette events are designed to energize and engage preteen and teens while providing valuable opportunities for developing communication and social skills. Each session offers more than just learning dance steps—it combines etiquette training with ballroom and line dancing, helping teens build confidence, teamwork, and effective social interaction. Teens will practice key social skills through partner trading, introductions, and conversation starters, reinforcing the etiquette and communication tools they’ve learned. As they learn new steps each week, they’ll also develop grace, poise, and meaningful social connections, preparing them for both current and future social events.
Under the expert guidance of the BRJC director—an experienced dance instructor—students will gain a strong foundation in both ballroom and line dancing. These dances not only improve coordination, rhythm, and timing, but also encourage collaboration and learning how to follow cues in a social setting.
Alongside dance instruction, the etiquette training helps teens build the social skills needed to navigate various events with ease and confidence. By working together, teens will boost their self-assurance, develop a sense of connection with others, and learn how to interact confidently in a wide range of social situations. Our events create a positive, supportive environment where teens can grow as individuals, preparing them for success in current and future social events throughout their lives.
The Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion program empowers teens to navigate social events with ease, grace, and respect. Parents will love knowing their teens are gaining these important life skills, setting them up for success in both their personal and professional lives.
Registration for the Fall 2025 season opens on March 14, 2025 at 8:00am.
BRJC Fall 2025 Sixth Grade Cotillion Program Details Our Sixth Grade Cotillion meets on four Saturday evenings from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm at the Bentonville Community Center (BCC).
Students will also attend a 4-course guided etiquette dinner on a Sunday evening at a local restaurant in October, please see below.
Sixth Grade Event Schedule: (FALL 2025) Saturday, September 6th – Opening Dance (Semi-formal attire) at BCC Saturday, September 20th – Dance Around the World (Dressy Casual attire) at BCC Saturday, October 4th – Favorite Theme Park Fun! (Costume/Casual attire) at BCC Saturday, October 11th – Formal Dance Night (Semi-formal attire) at BCC
Guided Etiquette Dinner (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm at a local restaurant): Students will attend only one dinner event. Please reserve both dates on your calendar for now. Sunday, October 12th – 6th grade Etiquette Dinner (Semi-formal attire) Sunday, October 19th – 6th grade Etiquette Dinner (Semi-formal attire)
Sixth Grade Registration and Tuition Tuition: $220 per student Deposit:A non-refundable deposit of $110 ($115 with PayPal fees) along with an application is due at the time of student registration. The deposit counts towards the total tuition. Remaining Tuition Due: The remaining tuition balance is due by August 5, 2025. The director will send a PayPal invoice in July to participants for the remaining balance due. Registrations on August 5th or later are considered late registrations. All late registrations require the full tuition payment and application at that time.
Invitations will be sent via email to pre-registered participants on May 1st. If spaces are still available, invitations will continue through September. In the event of uneven participant ratios, a waitlist may be created. Thank you for your understanding!
How to Register: Register online at www.brjuniorcotillion.com or email [email protected] for more information. Early registration is highly encouraged as spots fill up quickly! Applications are first applied, first accepted, as spots remain.
Refund Policy: Deposits are always non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any reason after the final tuition deadline (August 5, 2025). Please note that your student’s registration and payment are for the Fall 2025 cotillion season and are non-transferable to future events. We plan our venues, staffing, and dining well in advance, so check your calendars carefully. Thank you.
Transform your student's social skills with our Fall 2025 BRJC Cotillion Season-- Registration opens on March 15th for our Fall Season! 🕺💃 Not able to join us for the Fall season? Sign up for our email list to get updates about future events, including our Spring 2026All in a Weekend 5th & 6th grade Cotillion program. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for your student to grow socially and confidently!
Attire for the cotillion events will vary for the grades, depending on the Cotillion Group Level. Please note that students are expected to carefully follow the dress code for each event.
ATTIRE FOR BOYS
Semi-formal: suit or sport coat/slacks, any color buttoned-down shirt, tie/bow tie, loafers or oxford shoes. No tennis shoes.
Dressy Casual: Slacks and collared button-down shirt. Tie or bow-tie optional. No jeans or tennis 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
ATTIRE FOR GIRLS
Semi-formal: short dressy dresses, shoes with a full back or strap around heel, no strapless dresses allowed. No tennis shoes.
Dressy Casual: Dress or dress pants or skirt with blouse or sweater. No jeans or leggings. No tennis shoes.
Casual: Nice jeans, slacks or skirts, tennis shoes are fine for casual/costume nights only
Costume: Nice jeans, tennis shoes are fine for casual/costume nights only.