Cotillion

Cotillion Course Description 

In cotillion we teach your children to dance a variety of basic ballroom dances, including the waltz, foxtrot, swing, and more. We practice good manners and teach etiquette lessons in an enjoyable and structured environment. Each class has a different theme. Please dress in formal attire unless otherwise stated. 

Grade Levels:

Beginner Class: Grades 3-8

Intermediate Class: Grades 9-12

Schedule:

5:00-6:00 PM: Beginner dance lesson

6:00-6:30 PM: Refreshments and etiquette lesson for all grade levels

6:30-7:30: Intermediate dance lesson

7:30-8:00 PM: Open dance time for all grade levels

8:00-8:15 PM: Clean-up and departure

2025-2026 Calendar:

September 19: Jewish High Holidays Dance | Wear formal attire | Learn Jewish folk dances in honor of Rosh Hashanah 

October 24:  Family Dance | Wear Halloween costume or formal attire | Learn mother-son and father-daughter dances | Parent attendance STRONGLY encouraged   

February 6: 1950s Sock Hop | Wear 1950s attire | Learn the hand jive, stroll, bunny hop, and more 

March 13: Shim Sham Swing Dance | Wear formal attire | Learn to Shim Sham with Timothy Pinkham 

April 17: Prom Night Dress Rehearsal | Wear formal attire | Learn popular social dances, review basics of swing and waltz 

May 22:  Summer Kick Off | Wear Hawaiian or beach themed attire | Learn to Lindy hop with Timothy Pinkham 

Location:

3845 Lime Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 

Formal Attire:

Boys: Nice pants, collared shirt, and hard-soled shoes. Coat and tie are optional, but encouraged. 

Girls: Party dress or skirt or dress pants with blouse and flat dress shoes that are easy to dance in. Gloves are optional.

Cost:

Every parent needs to volunteer to provide refreshments (finger foods, beverages, paper goods) for at least one event. Non-paying families may be asked to volunteer more than once if there are not enough volunteers. As an alternative, the cost is $10 per child/per class or $50 per child for the whole year.