Gulf Coast Cotillion

Make a Lasting Impact on the Next Generation

The Gulf Coast Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions® is looking for a dedicated instructor or director to carry forward its mission of empowering youth with confidence, respect, and essential life skills. If you have a passion for mentoring young people and want to build something meaningful in your community, this is your opportunity to lead a program that truly changes lives.

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About NLJC®

We are a national organization that trains and licenses directors to establish local programs across the country. We aim to build self-confidence, discipline, character, and etiquette in today’s youth. Through NLJC^®, students learn to treat others with honor, dignity, and respect-skills that foster stronger relationships with family, friends, and future colleagues. Along the way, they also practice the art of ballroom dance, blending timeless traditions with lifelong social skills.

Join a chapter near you

Location:

Deerwood Country Club
10239 Golf Club Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Class Time:

• 5th Grade: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

• 6th Grade: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

• 7th and 8th Grade: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Class Dates:
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Sunday, February 7, 2027, Winter Ball

If you would like more information on this chapter, please contact 704-616-9077 or email [email protected]

10239 Golf Club Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

Junior Cotillions Year I

5th – 6th Grade

Instruction led by a trained NLJC® director in a respectful peer-group setting

A balanced program focused on manners, character, and ballroom dance

Clear expectations for behavior, attire, and respectful social interaction

Opportunities for students to practice their skills at parties, dinners, and formal events

Junior Cotillions Year I

7th - 8th Grade

Instruction led by a trained NLJC® director in a respectful peer-group setting

A balanced program focused on manners, character, and ballroom dance

Clear expectations for behavior, attire, and respectful social interaction

Opportunities for students to practice their skills at parties, dinners, and formal events

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulf Coast Junior Cotillion?

Gulf Coast Junior Cotillion is the local chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions®, created to help students develop confidence, character, courtesy, and social ease through etiquette instruction and ballroom dance.

Who can participate in the Gulf Coast chapter?

Students in the eligible grade levels for each class are welcome to participate. Families in Gulf Coast and surrounding communities may register based on class availability.

How do I register my child?

Registration is completed directly through this chapter page. Choose the appropriate class for your child’s grade level and follow the prompts to enroll online.

What will my child learn?

Students learn introductions, conversation skills, respect, gratitude, dining etiquette, social confidence, and ballroom dance, all in a positive and encouraging setting.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"A Confidence-Building Experience That Extends Beyond Middle School."

"Whether it was knowing how to dine properly, communicate with college counselors, impress a homecoming date with my proper etiquette, or simply knowing which side to place my nametag for college receptions, the Junior Cotillion has had a very positive impact on my life and the lessons I have learned from Junior Cotillion will most definitely be life-long."

— Blake H.
Student

"Growing in Confidence and Grace."

This program is about so much more than dancing and table manners. Junior Cotillion helped my children develop strong conversation skills and feel more comfortable interacting with others. Their experience was both fun and meaningful, and we are truly grateful to NLJC for helping our children navigate social situations with confidence and ease as they grow into young adults.

— Zulma H.
Parent