• Eye contact, postures
• Handshake, introduction protocols
• Conversation and compliments
• Gentleman learn to tie a tie
• Lady/gentleman interactions
• R.S.V.Ps and thank you notes
• Cellphones, texting, Facebook, UTube
• Reception and buffet protocols
  
• Dance: Box step, Cupid Shuffle, "Electric Slide," Swing single, Meringue
• Respectful actions to: elders, ladies,
  handicapped, other cultures / faiths
• Basic place setting, dining behaviors
• Spring Dance at club in March

Third Year Curriculum

Events are known as "Around Town" since students meet together in fine locations around Atlanta. This varies by year, but has been:

• Philanthropy lesson, with dance and refreshments
• Salsa lesson in loft studio
• High Museum exhibit; meet director for arts talk
• Golf and tennis etiquette in private clubs 
• 'Dress' by Brooks Bros.
• Live “Big Band” Event 
• Continental Dinner Dance
• Formal Finale Ball

• Dining instruction throughout five course meal at private club
• Interview preparation, coaching
• Gratuities; actions towards servers
• Special foods demo, tastings
• Asian dining, chopsticks
• Latin dance: Rumba, meringue
• Waltz, polka, line dances
• Host and guest responsibilities
• International etiquette
• “Dress for success” levels with details for different occasions
• “Lead” for men in dance
• Parent “Last Dance” (optional)
• Formal Spring Ball, photos

"Assistant Internship Program”

In high school, students who have completed “Around Town” may apply for the Assistant Internship program, and are afterwards eligible to be a Cotillion Assistant. Interns also enjoy private Cotillion dances together with full assistants.

Cotillion Assistants

This is our equivalent of “Eagle Scout.” Assistants enjoy free dance training, paties, and each is currently paid $30 -$50 for every evening of work. Assistants also receive college, scholarship or employment recommendations from Ms. McBee.