Welcome

Welcome to the National League of Junior Cotillions Searcy Chapter.

The National League of Junior Cotillions is a multi-year etiquette program that enhances children's lives and offers fun, age-appropriate lessons in social graces that will last a lifetime. The program offers the opportunity for young people to receive instruction and practice in social courtesies and social dance. Cotillion programs place an emphasis on etiquette, manners, and character education as well as dancing. The social and character education components of the program include rules of proper telephone courtesy, acknowledgments of gifts, introductions, participating in group settings, polite conversation, paying and receiving compliments, sports etiquette, first impressions, dress codes for all occasions, manners in the home as well as public places, table manners, skills involved in being a guest, and many other areas of social behavior. Other topics covered are the ethics involved in having honor, dignity, respect, a caring attitude, accountability, and citizenship. After a series of 5 classes, the highlight of the Junior Cotillion Season is the Grand Spring Ball.

To see class descriptions click on the CLASSES tab to the left. 

To register for classes click on the REGISTRATION tab to the left.

Announcements

Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 season of Junior Cotillion!

Tuition for Year 1 (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) is $250 per student. You can pay half to reserve your spot, and the rest is due by the second class (Oct 20). 

DEADLINE to apply is Friday, September 27, 2024.

About Director

Ashley Franz lives in Searcy, Arkansas with her husband, Justin, and their five children. Ashley graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  Additionally, she earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is a certified Parenting Educator with Attachment Parenting International. She also upholds the role of both Founder and Director of Cross Creek Cottage Inc. which is an extracurricular program for homeschooled students in Searcy. She, along with her family, attends Downtown Church of Christ.

Ashley is excited to take on her role as an NLJC Director and looks forward to further serving both students and families in her community through introducing the Junior Cotillion curriculum in White County.

"Would you know the secret of popularity? It is unconsciousness of self, altruistic interest, and inward kindliness outwardly expressed in good manners."

~Emily Post, Etiquette