Adams International School

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Cotillion

Goochland Cotillion 2012-13

Offering the fine points of etiquette and social dance for young ladies and gentlemen, with emphasis on respect for self and others.

Grades: 5th-8th (Note: Level I for rising 5th & 6th graders and Level II for 7th & 8th graders)

Fee: $200 for 8 classes (Fee is 180.00 if registered by July 1)

Location:
Adams International School
1655 Broad Street Road
Maidens, VA 23102

Map & Directions

Learning Objectives:

Given eight 1 hour and 15 minute sessions of dance instruction and etiquette, students will learn about:

1. Basic dance courtesies, such as accepting and declining a dance
2. Basic steps of the Waltz, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Swing, Rhumba, and current popular line dances
3. An appreciation of music for dancing
4. Basic dance partnering skills
5. Holding a conversation with an adult
6. Using good table manners
7. Introducing themselves and making introductions
8. Showing self-control in public places
9. Taking responsibility for keeping their environment neat
10. Standing when an adult enters a room
11. Planning for on-time arrival for meals and appointments

Here's what students like about Goochland Cotillion:

• I like how kind the teachers are and I like how well they teach and demonstrate the dances.
• It was with my friends and food!!!
• I liked the dances that we learned.
• The dance instructions were very clear and well thought out. I was able to use some of the dances I learned at a school dance today.

Here's what parents like about Goochland Cotillion:

• Nice mixture of learning and fun. The schedule containing some Friday and Saturday nights is nice.
• Etiquette, seeing the kids dressed up, knowing that the kids would be better able to handle themselves in formal situations
• Convenient location; small group of students; the Holly Ball was lovely and enjoyed hearing the [Goochland] Christmas Mother rep speak.
• I am so glad that you got this started. It's [a] good social experience for our children.

Registration & Program Information

Additional Information about Goochland Cotillion

Behavior

Students are expected to show respect to instructors and peers. Parents of disruptive students will be notified, and students may be asked not to return.

Commitment to Cotillion

To avoid uneven numbers, we strongly encourage parents to honor their child’s commitment to our program. Kindly call or send an email message when your child cannot attend.

Food Allergies

Lemonade/punch and cookies will be served at each class. Please inform us of any allergies.

Girl-Boy Ratios

We seek to have the correct girl-boy ratio when planning our classes. Due to circumstances beyond our control, on a given night that goal is not always achieved. On some evenings, we may ask parents to dance. Your willingness to volunteer helps all students to have a partner.

The Holly Ball

The Holly Ball is a festive, holiday occasion where students share their dancing skills with their parents. The Goochland Christmas Mother is usually present to accept donations for the Goochland Christmas Mother Program.

Parents are invited to dance with their son or daughter at the end of the Holly Ball. Only the parent dancing with his or her child may attend due to space allocation. Parents with two children in attendance may both attend to provide dance partners. Parents are asked to dress according to the attire requested for the students. Girls provide their own corsages. Boys wear a boutonniere. No fresh berries please.

Music

Music appropriate to dance is highlighted. Whenever possible, current top forty hits are incorporated to enhance participant enjoyment. Music is carefully screened for lyrics and content.

Observers

Parents are welcome to observe the dances. Appropriate dress is requested. To avoid unnecessary distractions, students may not invite friends or younger siblings to observe or accompany them to cotillion. No videotaping is permitted.

Weather Cancellations

When schools are closed, we do not automatically cancel class. If cotillion is cancelled, we will contact you by telephone and email by noon.

White Gloves for Girls

Short, white gloves can be bought at some boutique children's clothing shops. Dawson’s Pharmacy sells a brand of white gloves, called “Beauty Gloves” or “Dermal Gloves” for $1.97 and $2.17, in sizes small and large that is suitable for use at the Holly Ball. The small size should fit most girls.

About Goochland Cotillion

Goochland Cotillion is the brainchild of Margaret Reynolds. Margaret was looking for an opportunity to make ballroom dancing and etiquette a reality for Goochland area youth. When she toured the new Adams International School dance studio, she knew she had found THE place. Tamra Adams, founder and director, was “101% accommodating.” Through Jan Kenney of the Goochland YMCA, Margaret met ballroom dance instructor Lynn Irwin. Lynn is the owner of The Dance Space, and also teachs adult ballroom dancing at the Y. Therefore, the plan for cotillion in Goochland became a reality, thanks in large part to our 2009 inaugural class of 17 students and their parents.

Meet the Directors of Goochland Cotillion

Tamra Adams is graciously providing the dance facility. She and her husband, Doug, are the proud parents of 12 children, ranging from ages 7-32. Tamra and Doug have made Goochland their home since 1998. She is the founder and director of Goochland’s first Montessori school, Adams International School, which opened September 2009.

Lynn Irwin is providing the dance and etiquette instruction for the program. She has one grown son and lives in Goochland County. Lynn is the owner of The Dance Space, a ballroom dance studio located in Henrico County.

Margaret Reynolds is providing the program design, marketing, and registration for the program. She and her husband, Ron, have a daughter who attends Goochland Middle School. A former resident of Richmond, she has made Goochland her home since 1992.

Goochland Cotillion Highlights Fall 2010

Goochland Cotillion Valentine's Dance 2010

Goochland Cotillion Holly Ball 2009

Goochland Cotillion Halloween Bash 2009

Questions

Margaret Reynolds: 804-556-6911 or email