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Welcome to Boise Cotillion

     Hello! Thank you for your interest in Boise Cotillion. Boise Cotillion was established in 1998.  Over 3,500 children in the greater Treasure Valley have participated in Boise Cotillion.  Themed dance parties are held monthly in a beautiful ballroom.  Each monthly party builds on the social graces taught from the prior dance, along with professional dance instruction. Cotillion serves children in the 4th-9th grades.  Cotillion dress is traditional semi-formal or themed, and girls wear gloves. The Cotillion Season is normally held from November-April.

    Currently, beginning with our November 2021 Inaugural Ball, Cotillion will be on hold.  Please view the newsletter for complete information (newsletter tab above).We will update the website monthly, hoping to begin as soon as it is appropriate to be in an enclosed environment, and social distancing not essential. We are hopeful that we can begin Cotillion again soon. Please view the example below of a typical Cotillion Season and more specifics regarding the program. When able, we will post the new dates on this website. 

   All past Cotillion Alumni members will receive a priority email invitation when we are ready to begin this Season 2021-2022.   Newly interested can pre-register on the Enrollment Page (see tab above).  Pre-registration means that you will receive an emailed invitation, just 3 days after alumni, and prior to the open posting on the website along with public outreach.  When pre-registered you will also receive a monthly newsletter.    Any new enrollee will need to pay a registration fee, along with the Cotillion fee at time of enrollment anyway.  

   If you are newly interested in Cotillion please read the information below and then go to the green enrollment tab above to pre-register for an early invitation.  By pre-registering now, you will automatically receive an early emailed invitation with priority enrollment  for the 2021-2022 Cotillion Season.

Best Regards,

Denise Hodges

boisecotillion@aol.com      
What is Cotillion?

       Cotillion has been around since the early 1800’s.  Today Cotillions are present in many cities. Cotillion is considered by many, to be a part of a child’ social education.

    Boise Cotillion will offer dance instruction and exposure to proper social etiquette, in a fun, age appropriate party atmosphere.  Children will gain an appreciation of the joy of a variety of music and dance, as well as practice good manners and gracious behavior.  Each party/lesson will offer instruction in traditional social dances as well as popular favorites. Partners are arranged, and change often. Each child will have approximately eight different partners per night. Emphasis will be placed on proper social etiquette and fun.  

   Through instruction and practice, good manners become second nature, and children gain confidence and poise because they know how to handle themselves in a variety of social situations.  They have fun with their friends, meet new friends from throughout the city, dance, win prizes and enjoy refreshments, while learning social etiquette that will contribute to future success. The parties will be strictly supervised by a combination of the Cotillion directors, the dance instructor, paid assistants and parent chaperones. Appropriate behavior is required of all Cotillion members.  
                                         
Cotillion Dress

       Young ladies shall wear a party dress and appropriate dancing shoes.  Shoes should be comfortable, and the heels appropriate for dancing.  Cotillion dress is on the conservative side.  Please no strapless, backless, midriff or dresses that are too revealing. Short white gloves are required.  
    Gentlemen shall wear a suit or sports coat (blazer and khakis) tie, dark socks, and shoes that are leather type tie or loafer, no athletic shoes. Theme dances, the dress should be appropriate to theme or Cotillion wear.
 
  2021-2022 
 BOISE COTILLION
The 23rd Season
You are Cordially Invited to Attend the  2021-2022
Boise Cotillion  Season of  Dance Parties
Held in the "Crystal Ballroom" of the Historic Hoff Building   
 802 W. Bannock Suite 202   Boise, Idaho
Cotillion Directors:  Mrs. Denise Hodges and Mr. William Hodges  
Dance Instructor and Director: Ms. Natalie Gallegos and Guest Instructors

           Held once a month on Thursdays 
   This will be updated when we are able to hold Cotillion
SAMPLE INVITATION ONLY
  November      Inaugural Ball              Introduction to Cotillion        
                             December        Holiday Gala                Bring $5.00 wrapped gift 
                              January         Nifty 50's Dance           Theme dress and music             
                            February        Sweetheart Dance          Valentines Fun
                             March       All American Western        Theme dress and music  
                              April             Spring Prom                 Dinner Option/ Parents invited last 15 min.

                                                           Times for Cotillion
                                         4th-5th Grade  5:45-7:00     6th-9th Grade 7:15-8:30
                                          (times  and class combinations may be adjusted depending on enrollment)

                                                                                             Cotillion Fee: 
                          $25 Registration Fee: one time fee, first year of Cotillion Enrollment 
                                              (Pre-registration available now on Enrollment page)
                                                            $250.00  or Installment Plan (not accepting enrollment currently)
                                         Pay with cash, check, or PayPay (credit card or direct)   
                                           Sibling Discount  $225. 00       Scholarships Available
                           PRE- REGISTRATION FORM FOUND ON ENROLLMENT PAGE
                         Questions: email: boisecotillion@aol.com   Call Denise: 208 371-7410
                                       ENROLLMENT BEGINS ONLY WHEN DATES ARE SET   
                                                 PRE-REGISTRATION  AVAILABLE NOW

Ready to Pre- register for the Boise Cotillion ? Priority enrollment and newsletter included

Click on the ENROLLMENT TAB at the very top (this color)
Mailing address: 2540 S. Apple Street Boise, ID 83706 
 Held at 802 W. Bannock 2nd floor Hoff Building "Crystal Ballroom"     
  Denise Hodges - Director (208)371-7410  email: boisecotillion@aol.com  website www.boisecotillion.com