The National League of Junior Cotillion, Eastern Shore chapter, had its first dance of the 2010-2011 season Sept. 12 at the Rock Creek Golf Clubhouse.

Chapter Director, Kathy Sternenberg, says, “We are excited about our first cotillion season and the wonderful response we have received from parents.”

The National League of Junior Cotillions program features etiquette, character education, and social dance training for sixth through eighth grade students. The program includes five classes and two balls over a seven-month period.

The National League of Junior Cotillion, Eastern Shore chapter, has announced that Madison Moore, Ella Hayes, Anna Wright, Helen Hanson Stitt, Anna Grace Claunch, Christian McClure, Kirby Latture, Compton Latture, Simon Boles and Colton Ruther will serve as student assistants for the 2010-2011 season.

The purpose of the National League of Junior Cotillions program is to give student instruction in ballroom dance and practice in the social courtesies needed for better relationships with family and friends. Students actively learn life skills through a creative method including role-playing, skits, and games.

The social behavior component ranges from rules of conversation to formal and informal table manners. Among other topics will be posture, receiving lines, electronic etiquette, and the proper way to get into coats and through doors, among many others. Students will also be introduced to such areas as responding to invitations, writing thank you letters, paying and receiving compliments, and sportsmanship.

Says National Director, Charles Winters, “Our objective is to teach the lifestyles that will enable students to learn and treat others with honor, dignity and respect for better relationships with family, friends, and associates.”

Established in 1979, the headquarters for the National League of Junior Cotillions is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. There are now chapters all across the country, involving thousands of students