o/t-e/ (y)-on\ n [F cotillion, Lit., petticoat, fr. cote coat] 1: a ballroom dance for couples that resembles the quadrille 2: an elaborate dance with frequent changing of partners carried out under the leadership of one couple at formal balls 3: To assemble a group of young people to develop, appreciate and respect their role in society through dance and social etiquette education. There are seve
ral definitions for the term cotillion, but for hundreds of young people in the Salisbury area, cotillion has a very special meaning. Once a year, students of all ages meet to develop better communication, better socialization and dance skills that will have a positive impact throughout their lifetimes. Salisbury Junior Cotillion is more than just a dance class. It is also a social education program, where students learn the art of social dance and "survival" etiquette. From the traditional elegance of American and Latin dances to the electrifying beat of the latest contemporary variations, Salisbury Junior Cotillion offers a fun program. The various dances span a diverse range of cultures and generations that can be easily interpreted to almost any dance or music situation. Beginning material includes: Traditional - Foxtrot, Latin Cha-cha, AmericanTango, and Jitterbug Swing. Subject matter that constitutes part of the etiquette program includes:
1 The Purpose of Manners,
2 Common Courtesy and Respect for Others,
3 How To Introduce Yourself and Others; Receiving Line Etiquette
4 The Art of Conversation,
5 First Impressions,
6 Elementary Table Manners. Dress code is as follows: boys – dress shirt, tie and jacket, no jeans, no tennis shoes; girls - dress or skirt, no sandals or sneakers, no revealing tops or bare midriffs. Sandals are extremely difficult to dance in; ballet slipper-type shoes are fashionable and comfortable. The linoleum floor is a bit slippery so high heels aren’t a good idea either.
