What is cotillion dance?
A cotillion dance originally meant a specific French dance, but in the U.S. it has come to mean a course of etiquette training through formal dance. “Modern day American Cotillion takes the form of classes and parties. These programs use dance as an interactive tool that breaks down inhibitions and teaches important social skills. Some of the ballroom dances currently taught include waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, and cha cha. “Cotillion parties” are typically “graduation” parties usually held after a series of classes. At the party, the students sit together in tables in the front while the family members sit in tables in the back. A master of ceremonies guides the evening and, if funds are sufficient, dinner and an orchestra may be included.
