National League of Junior Cotillions
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Chapter
Welcome
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Chapter
Teaching children the value of treating others with dignity & respect
2019-2020 Registration Closed
Advance Registration for 2020-2021 Season opens for nominees of those in the program February 1st, 2020
Advance Registration opens for the General Public April 1st, 2020
Junior Cotillion is a three-season program. Each season builds on the skills practiced the previous year. As the seasons progress, guests practice their social, communication and dance skills in a diversity of venues and events. The end result is a poised, confident, and well-mannered young adult able to hold their own in social situations. Membership is open to students in middle school.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and must balance between gentlemen and ladies
Membership fees are due in full by August 15th, 2020
A $200 deposit is required to process registration
Information for Parents
Feneral information on the program, the curriculum, registration,
fees, sponsorships, standards of conduct, and testimonials
Advisory Board
For a list of Advisory Board Members
2019-2020
Schedule of Events
https://www.evernote.com/l/AGsDvNoSFSpMKb2XHiI4UDsjALwfCeUeFJ4
Dress Code Season I
https://www.evernote.com/l/AGvXGkEsoA1B1b3f6wagxEwYw3Q9M3ExG0g
Dress Code Season II
https://www.evernote.com/l/AGu9wLzzxhNNGLmCH78OunecC5n5O0iiLiM
Dress Code Season III
https://www.evernote.com/l/AGvZM-iJGjlDqJgNvdqoiIbgWZnHKNowyU4
Cotillion at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is magical!
Portrait and Event Photography by David Meardon, Sanibel, Florida
Announcements
Check the online schedule for updates
https://www.evernote.com/l/AGsDvNoSFSpMKb2XHiI4UDsjkTNVGb3cjZs
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all ~ Aristotle
About Director
Laurie Coventry Payne is the director of the National League of Junior Cotillions Southwest Florida. Miss Laurie, as she is addressed by the children, opened her first chapter in 2004. Since that time, she has taught over 3000 students. Miss Laurie was a professional classical dancer in Europe before returning to the United States and earning her master's degree in environmental science. She is an adjunct professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and the executive director of a non-profit Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation is to change lives for the better, building a culture of kindness that extends to the entire community of life. Her work with Cotillion suits the mission of the Foundation beautifully. Miss Laurie has been married to her husband, John, for thirty years. She has five grown children, three beautiful grandchildren, and a golden retriever named Gentle Symphony.
Laurie Coventry Payne, M.S.
(941) 677-3277
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Please feel free to contact the director at any time
with questions, comments, or sugggestions