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Welcome to Boise Cotillion 2011-2012
       All American Western held at the
Historic Mardi Gras Ballroom  615 S. 9th St.

Our Sweetheart dance was hot hot hot!!! The Tango was a favorite and our dance instructor encouraged lots of creativity in the dancing. Everyone did a terrific job of listening and following directions. The dancing was fantastic!   A big thank you to all chaperones and dance assistants.

Our next Cotillion will be held on Thursday, March 1st.  This  is our All American Western Dance.  The Western will be held at the Historic Mardi Gras Ballroom located downtown at 615 S. 9th Street (see directions below).The dress is Western wear with red, white and blue encouraged!  Suggestions for boys are: blue jeans, long sleeve shirt with sleeves rolled up (even Cotillion shirt would work great!), a bolo tie, or a bandanna, will complete the look.   Girls may wear denim, or any type of skirt, however, no pants please!  A bandanna will add to the look.    Of course, hats and boots are welcome but not required!  Girls gloves are optional.

We are going to have a great time putting dance steps that we already know, to Western music. We could include the Cotton Eye Joe, and even some line dancing.  I am looking forward to seeing you and seeing some fancy footwork!    

                                           Denise Hodges

                                   Thursday, March 1st

    Mardi Gras Ballroom (615 9th just south of Myrtle)

                           Grades 4th and 5th     5:45-7:00

                           Grades 6th-9th             7:10-8:25  

             Please arrive and pick up at the indicated time!

  It will be a bit congested, so be courteous and cautious of cars and children

Directions:

Drop Off: From downtown, proceed south on 9th Street (one way)…past Myrtle (past BCT)… You will see the adobe colored (pinkish) Mardi Gras on the right 615 S. 9th, if you reach River you have gone too far!  Turn right just after the Mardi Gras onto Lee Street. You will drop Cotillion members there.

Pickup:  Make the same turn but proceed past the drop off area to the west end of the building. Look for pick up area
You are Cordially Invited to Attend the
2011-2012  Boise Cotillion Season of  Dance Parties
DANCING LIKE THE STARS!
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
Invitation and Advisory Committee:  Wanda Crowley
Kathleen Carr   Kim Liebich   Patrice Steenkolk   Diane Bawcom   Ferris Goul  Toni Ramey   Charla Cooper 
Rachelle Klein  Alicia Purdy Patricia  Southern   Kim Sutherlin  Angie Berman  Kelly McConnell 
Held  1st Thursdays  

November 3rd     Inaugural Ball   Introduction to Cotillion    
December 1st   Holiday Gala  Bring $5.00 wrapped gift
  January 5th     Nifty 50’s Dance    Theme or Cotillion dress    
February 2nd       Sweetheart Dance    Games and Fun
March 1st       Western Barn Dance    All American Western   
 April 5th   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