Dear Cotillion Families,
We are so excited for our October Cotillion event — The Masquerade Ball! October 14th & 15th!
Our first Cotillion of the season was so much fun, and it was wonderful to welcome both our returning students and so many new families. We are excited for the year ahead and hope your students are enjoying their Cotillion experience so far!
🎭 OCTOBER MASQUERADE BALL
Get ready for an elegant evening of dancing, connection, manners, and a little mystery!
For this event, students may choose between traditional formal Cotillion attire or dress in the spirit of our Masquerade Ball theme.
Girls: Fancy dresses paired with an elegant masquerade mask, feathers, or other tasteful masquerade accessories. May also wear any color formal gloves to match their outfit!
Boys: Fancy Suits or formal Cotillion attire paired with a masquerade mask and/or white gloves.
Please keep attire elegant, age-appropriate, and appropriate for a formal Cotillion event. Reminder: They may also just wear formal cotillion clothes.
IMPORTANT: OCTOBER CLASS SCHEDULE
NEW THURSDAY SCHEDULE BEGINNING IN OCTOBER
All Students 7th & up will attend Thursday 7:15pm-8:30pm until further notice.
● 7th Grade & Up: 7:15–8:30 PM
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
● 2nd & 3rd Grade: 5:40–7:00 PM
● 4th–6th Grade: 7:15–8:30 PM
Please note: Students in 7th grade and older will no longer attend on Wednesdays. They will attend the Thursday evening class from 7:15–8:30 PM instead.
BRING A FRIEND!
We are still welcoming new students into our Cotillion family!
We currently have room in both our younger groups (2nd & 3rd grade) and our older groups, so please feel free to invite another family who may be interested in joining us.
We believe Cotillion is about so much more than learning to dance. It is an opportunity for young people to build confidence, practice social skills and etiquette, learn how to connect with others, and enjoy being part of a community.
Thank you for being part of Boise Cotillion. We are so happy to have you with us and look forward to seeing everyone dressed up for our Masquerade Ball!
With warm regards,
Natalie Gallegos
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
For everyone’s safety, please remember:
Children may NOT run across the street to meet their parents after the event.
Please park your vehicle and come inside to pick up your child.
Please do not park in the designated pick-up zone.
Instead, please find appropriate parking nearby, and then come inside when it is time to pick up your child.
PARENTS & OBSERVING THE EVENT
We are excited for you to see what your children are learning!
You are welcome to arrive during the last five minutes of the event to observe their dancing and see the conclusion of the evening.
We ask that parents do not remain during the event itself. However, you are absolutely welcome to:
- Arrive early (5:30 Doors Open)
- Meet me and say hello
- Take photos of your child
- Ask any last-minute questions
Once the event begins, we kindly ask that parents please leave promptly so we can begin our program on time and keep the evening flowing smoothly for all of the students.
Thank you so much for helping us create a fun, structured, and memorable experience for the kids!
I will be contacting those that have volunteered for future events to give you all the details!
Refreshments & ALLERGIES
Please make sure your child is aware of any food allergies or dietary restrictions they may have.
I will be offering some gluten-free snack options; however, students will need to be responsible for knowing which foods are safe for them to eat.
Please remind your child to always check before eating anything if they have an allergy or food sensitivity.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED!
We are beyond excited to begin another wonderful season of Boise Cotillion — Building Skills for Life Through Dance, Etiquette & Friendship!
Our Inaugural Ball was so much fun and we are all so excited to see where this season takes us!
General Cotillion Dress Guidelines
Our dress guidelines help create a respectful, comfortable environment where all students can feel confident.
No phones or earbuds please. If your child needs to have a phone please have them leave it at the check in desk or in a jacket and not taken out during the event.
Ladies
- Party dress appropriate for dancing
- Shoes: flats or low heels preferred
- No athletic shoes or sneakers
- Dresses should be modest and suitable for a formal setting
- No strapless, backless, midriff-bearing, or overly revealing style
- Short white gloves are required and will be for sale $10 cash/venmo at event
Gentlemen
- Suit or sports coat (blazer) with khakis
- Tie required
- Dark socks
- Dark dress shoes (lace-up or loafer style)
- No athletic shoes
We cannot wait to see everyone looking their best and ready for an amazing first Cotillion event!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before our next event.
See you soon!
With excitement,
