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                                             BOISE COTILLION
      The Spring Prom date has changed to April 10th
        The Spring Prom Newsletter is posted. Click on the newsletter tab.
 If newly interested please send an email to boisecotillion@aol.com
                 The 6th graders continue to attend the 5:45-7:00 Class

                           CELEBRATING  26 YEARS of BOISE COTILLION

       Thank you for your interest in Boise Cotillion.  Boise Cotillion was established in 1998. Over 3,800 children in the greater Treasure Valley have participated in Boise Cotillion.  Themed dance parties are held monthly from December-April.   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. Cotillion is inclusive and repectful of differences.


PRINTABLE BOISE COTILLION INVITATION PDF
Boise Cotillion Invitation 2024-2025
You are Cordially Invited to Attend the Boise Cotillion  Season of  Dance Parties
Held at the beautiful Historic Boise Depot in the Great Hall
Formerly the Boise Train Depot overlooking the "City of Trees" just minutes from downtown
2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise 83706 
Cotillion Directors:  Mrs. Denise Hodges and Ms. Natalie Gallegos   
Assistant: Maria Hagen      DJ and Dance Assistant: Tom Reitan

Social Graces   Professional Dance Instruction    Refreshments   Prizes   Party Favors

  Held once a month on the 1st or 2nd Thursday (except Tuesday, December 10)
        
             December  10th       Holiday Gala Inaugural Ball       Introduction to Cotillion
                January 9th                    Nifty 50's Dance                 Theme dress and music             
              February 6th                  Sweetheart Dance                Valentines Fun Gift Exchange
               March  6th                  All American Western                Theme dress and music  
              April   10th                         Spring Prom                      Parents invited last 15 min.
                                                                                                         (Instructional Dinner option offered)
                                  
                                                           Times for Cotillion*
                                              4th-6th Grade  5:45-7:00     7th-9th Grade 7:25-8:40
           

                                                                              Cotillion Fees 2024-2025
                                 Currently Pro-rated $230 for remaining 4 events 
                 Cotillion Enrollment for Season: $295.00 sibling fee $275.00  3 Siblings $260 each
                               $25 Registration Fee: first year of Cotillion Enrollment only
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 director, 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 party dancing shoes, no atheletic or sneakers and the heels (max 1 1/2" heel) appropriate for age and dancing. Flats and low heels are best. 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 dark shoes that are leather type tie or loafer, no athletic shoes. Theme dances, the dress should be appropriate to theme or Cotillion wear.
Cotilllion is inclusive and respectful of differences, please note the above dress standards are required of all. 

Mailing address: 2540 S. Apple Street Boise, ID 83706 
 Held at "THE DEPOT" 2603 W. Eastover Terrace. Boise, ID 83706    
  Denise Hodges - Director (208)371-7410  email: boisecotillion@aol.com  website www.boisecotillion.com