About Boise Cotillion
Cotillion is more than a dance – It’s a foundation for lifelong confidence. Founded in 1998 by Denise Hodges, Boise Cotillion has welcomed more than 3,000 children from across the Treasure Valley. Designed for students in 4th–9th grade. Now owned and directed by Natalie Gallegos, Boise Cotillion offers monthly themed events from September through April for grades 2nd-12th! We combine social etiquette instruction with guided dance practice in a fun, age-appropriate setting.
Cotillion helps children build confidence, kindness, and respect through real-life social experiences. Students learn polite introductions, gracious behavior, and proper etiquette while enjoying music, movement, and time with friends. Each event builds on the last, allowing skills to grow naturally through practice.
Partners are thoughtfully arranged and rotate throughout the evening, giving each child the chance to interact with many peers in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Traditional and popular dances are taught, dress is semi-formal or themed, and all events are fully supervised by experienced instructors, staff, live DJ and parent chaperones.
Above all, Boise Cotillion is about helping children feel comfortable, confident, and prepared in social settings — while having fun, making new friends, and creating lasting memories.
Cotillion Dress Guidelines
Our dress guidelines help create a respectful, comfortable environment where all students can feel confident.
Ladies
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Party dress appropriate for dancing
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Shoes: flats or low heels preferred
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Heels may not exceed 1½ inches
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No athletic shoes or sneakers
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Dresses should be modest and suitable for a formal setting
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No strapless, backless, midriff-bearing, or overly revealing style
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Short white gloves are required
Gentlemen
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Suit or sports coat (blazer) with khakis
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Tie required
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Dark socks
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Dark leather dress shoes (lace-up or loafer style)
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No athletic shoes
Theme Events
Attire should reflect the theme while remaining appropriate for Cotillion.
Limited Space
Enrollment will fill up quickly! Limited space in each group so register as soon as your enrollment time is open!
Registrations Times:
Open Registration July 15th-August 31st
Registration Closed September 1st
First Cotillion of the 2026-27 Season – Inaugural Ball *September 9th & 10th
We look forward to seeing you at our beautiful location in the beautiful TRICA building!
Location:
TRICA
1406 W Eastman st. Boise, Idaho
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