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Welcome to Boise Cotillion 2012-2013
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You are Cordially Invited to Attend the
2012-2013  Boise Cotillion
Season of  Dance Parties
Held in the Crystal Ballroom    

      Historic Hoff Building    802 W. Bannock    Boise, Idaho
Cotillion Directors: Mrs. Denise Hodges and Mr. William Hodges  
Dance Instructor: Mrs. Natalie Gallegos Wickstrom
Held   Thursdays  

November 8th Inaugural Ball   Introduction to Cotillion    
December 6th   Holiday Gala  Bring $5.00 wrapped gift
  January 10th  Nifty 50’s Dance    Theme or Cotillion dress    
February 7th      Sweetheart Dance    Games and Fun
March 7th Western Barn Dance   All American Western 
April 4th  Spring Prom  Photos, Parents Dance, Dinner Option    
* Times for Cotillion
4th-5th Grade  5:45-7:00     6th-9th Grade 7:00- 8:15

   Cotillion Fee:  $200.  Sibling Rate: $175.

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’ 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.  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 directors, the 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 dancing shoes.  Shoes should be comfortable, and the heels appropriate for dancing.  Cotillion dress is on the conservative side.  Please no strapless, backless, midriff or dresses that are too revealing. Short white gloves are required, (available from Nelson School Supply, and Dillards).  Gentlemen shall wear a suit or sports coat (blazer and khakis) tie, dark socks, and shoes that are leather type tie or loafer, no athletic shoes. Theme dances, the dress should be appropriate to theme or Cotillion wear.

702 W. Idaho St., Ste. 1100  Boise, ID 83702           Denise Hodges - Director (208)342-7895  boisecotillion@aol.com