The Fall Is Upon Us

For thousands of families every year, receiving a cotillion invitation is a special moment with a unique meaning.  For some it means being handed down the blue blazer worn by your big brother or picking out a new cotillion dress.  For others it means arranging the cotillion carpool after hockey practice or seeing old friends whom you haven't seen in a year.  For some it means a new adventure while for others it brings back the excitement of dancing with your child at the final party.  For most, cotillion is not just a class; it's a tradition.

This summer has been a busy one at the JDWC corporate office in Denver.  As a collective staff we have been working to better the programs and create the best possible experience for every student.  We have added two new dances to the curriculum along with several new patterns in the dances the students know and love.  We feel the dances we have added will be beneficial in helping the students practice their coordination and teamwork.  While we believe in continually updating our curriculum, it is necessary to continue teaching the essentials that have been taught since the first JDW cotillion in 1949.  These essentials provide an important foundation for a person's social skills.  The social skills learned in cotillion will impact a person's success at any stage in life and will nurture meaningful and lasting relationships.

With Labor Day just moments away, I'm sure most parents and students are dealing with the anticipation of another school year while shopping for backpacks and calculators.  Here at JDWC, we are gearing up for the big fall cotillion season.  JDWC will be hosting programs all over the country in places like Salt Lake City, Houston, Denver, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corpus Christi, New Jersey, San Antonio, and many others.  Six full-time professional instructors teach all of our 50 programs nationwide.  As instructors, we devote our time and energy into making a difference in young people's lives.  In a world where words like courtesy, respect, and civility are sometimes lost, we remind young people that their actions do make a difference in creating a better world.

The Cotillion Chronicles is a portal into the world of cotillion and the adventures of our instructors as we seek to tackle incivility in the 21st century.