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                 Welcome to Boise Cotillion 

                      SPRING PROM  THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH 2023  

                  HELD IN THE "CRYSTAL BALLROOM" OF THE HOFF BUILDING           

                 ALL 2022-2023 COTILLION MEMBERS PLEASE SEE THE NEWSLETTER

  

HELLO NEWLY INTERESTED ! 

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.  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 held once monthly from November-April. 

     Boise Cotillion will begin a new Season in November 2023.  If you are interested for next year please go to the enrollment page, to register for an invitation for next season.  

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’s 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.  Good manners are for everyone. 

   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 is inclusive and respectful of all 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.
   Cotillion dress code is required of all. 

THE NEW INVITATION FOR 2023-2024 WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE

THIS SERVES AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE INVITATION;
2022-2023
 BOISE COTILLION
The 23rd Season
You are Cordially Invited to Attend the  2022-2023
Boise Cotillion  Season of  Dance Parties
Held in "The Linen Building" an historic building in downtown Boise
1402 W. Grove Street,   Boise, Idaho
Cotillion Directors:  Mrs. Denise Hodges and Ms. Natalie Gallegos   
Professional Dance Instruction Included

  Held once a month on Thursdays (Dec.7th Wednesday)* 
  November 10      Inaugural Ball              Introduction to Cotillion        
                       December 7*       Holiday Gala                Bring $5.00 wrapped gift 
                       January 12         Nifty 50's Dance           Theme dress and music             
                       February 9        Sweetheart Dance          Valentines Fun
                       March 9         All American Western        Theme dress and music  
                       April   13          Spring Prom*                 Dinner Option/ Parents invited last 15 min.
                                            * (Held in the Historic Crystal Ballroom of the Hoff Building)

                                                           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 Fees: 
                                                $295.00 Enrollment     $275 Sibling 
                                         (If registering after December, email for fee)
                             $25 Registration Fee: one time fee, first year of Cotillion Enrollment 
                                         Pay with cash, check, or PayPay (credit card or direct)   
                                 
                         Questions: email: boisecotillion@aol.com   Call Denise: 208 371-7410
                                        
                                             

EASY ENROLL ONLINE NOW!

Please read the Covid Agreement Statement Below

Click on the ENROLLMENT TAB at the very top (this color)

Printable and Mailable Invitation below as well


                                                         COVID STATEMENT AGREEMENT
As we return to a more normal social environment, we need to address this issue of Covid.
    Boise Cotillion cannot adhere to social distancing.  Masks are optional.  Girls will wear gloves.
Children with any symptons of illness are required to stay home.  Boise Cotillion will not be held responsible if Covid is contracted at Cotillion.  In the event of school closures or strict distancing guidelines are again required/or CDC reccommended we have the right to cancel Cotillion. In the event that parties must be cancelled, any requested refunds would be prorated by event and 50% of party fee available for refund.  (Cotillion is still responible for Venue contract) Please check off agreement box during enrollment.

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Printable or to mail INVITATION word doc
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Printable or to mail INVITATION PDF doc
Mailing address: 2540 S. Apple Street Boise, ID 83706 
 Held at "THE LINEN BUILDING"   1402 W. Grove St. Boise, Idaho 83702     
  Denise Hodges - Director (208)371-7410  email: boisecotillion@aol.com  website www.boisecotillion.com