A Curriculum for Every Stage

Four programs, one tradition.

The NLJC® Loudoun County Chapter provides a continuous, graceful progression from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Each program builds thoughtfully upon the previous one, equipping students with essential social skills, character, and leadership qualities that last a lifetime.

Kindergarten – Grade 4

Pre-Cotillion®

The Pre-Cotillion® setting encourages children to be comfortable together, to make new friends, and to enjoy themselves. Through role-playing, hands-on experience, and storytelling in a peer group, young ladies and gentlemen leave the program with the beginnings of confidence and poise that come from knowing the appropriate behavior in a number of age-appropriate experiences. The Loudoun County Chapter's Pre-Cotillion® season also includes an instructional dinner and beginning dance instruction.

✦Instruction led by a trained NLJC® director in a welcoming peer-group setting
✦Interactive lessons through role-playing, hands-on practice, and storytelling
✦Greeting, shaking hands, introductions, and paying and receiving compliments
✦Basic and more advanced table manners, plus basic line dance
✦Includes an instructional dinner and beginning dance instruction

II.

Grades 5 – 7

Junior Cotillion®

Junior Cotillion® is a three-year curriculum designed to give young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them; to give them thorough training in standard ballroom dance; and to provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills at memorable parties, balls, dinners, and events — complete with decorations, refreshments, favors, and prizes. In the Loudoun County Chapter, Junior Cotillion® is offered in three progressive courses: Junior Cotillion® Year I, Junior Cotillion® Year II, and Junior Cotillion® Premiere.

✦Year I — foundations of social etiquette, respectful interaction, and ballroom dance; concludes with a formal dance with dessert, including the special tradition of the Parent Honor Dance
✦Year II — receiving lines, formal courtesies, advanced table manners, and continued ballroom refinement; concludes with the Grand Spring Ball, including the special tradition of the Parent Honor Dance
✦Premiere — an advanced experience for students ready for higher expectations and leadership; includes an instructional luncheon at a restaurant, a cultural event (play, concert, or museum), and concludes with a formal instructional dinner and ball
✦Styles of dining including American, Asian, and Continental

III.

Grades 9 – 12

High School Program®

The High School Program® is a licensed program of NLJC® designed specifically for high school students. New etiquette and character development topics pertinent to the high school years — such as dating courtesies, interviewing for scholarships and jobs, positive self-esteem, and handling peer pressure — are presented and discussed at each event. The program bridges the gap between education and the real world in a meaningful way, with continued emphasis on character, accountability, and leadership. Includes ballroom dance instruction.

✦Business luncheon with guest speakers
✦Cultural event — a play, concert, or museum
✦Formal dinner with dance
✦Interview courtesies, dating courtesies, and real-world readiness

IV.

Grades 11 – 12

Debutante Presentation Society

Our culminating program. This multi-session series focuses on personal presentation, civic engagement, and formal protocol, culminating in a memorable presentation evening for families and invited guests. The program includes ballroom and choreographed dance training, as well as a special opportunity for fathers to present their Debutante, deliver a formal toast, and share a choreographed dance with her. The NLJC® Loudoun County Chapter places special emphasis on the important role of the marshals—the young gentlemen escorting the Debutantes—and actively encourages young men to participate in this elegant tradition.

✦Personal presentation and deportment
✦Civic engagement and community service
✦Formal protocol of receiving lines and presentations
✦The Debutante Presentation Ball

Programs by Location

Distinguished venues, one exceptional standard.

Each chapter location offers its own slate of programs for the 2026–2027 season. Review eligibility, schedule highlights, and next steps below.

Belmont Country Club

Ashburn, Virginia

Pre-Cotillion® (Regency & Victorian)

An introduction to etiquette, beginning ballroom dance, and gracious social skills in a warm peer-group setting, offered in two separate sections.

Eligibility: Kindergarten – Grade 4
Schedule Highlights: ✦Four afternoon sessions, 4:00–5:30 PM
✦Instructional Dinner on Mon, Nov 16
✦Graduation in January (Jan 12 or Jan 26, 2027)
Tuition: $350 per child
Next Steps: Choose the Regency or Victorian section at registration; enrollment is limited to preserve the intimate setting.

Junior Cotillion® Year I

Foundations of social etiquette, respectful interaction, and standard ballroom dance, celebrated at memorable seasonal events.

Eligibility: Grades 5 – 7
Schedule Highlights: ✦Five classes, 5:45–7:15 PM on Tuesdays
✦Holly Ball, Tue, Dec 15
✦Grand Spring Ball & Parent Honor Dance, Tue, Mar 16
Tuition: $525 per child
Next Steps: Register online, then watch for the welcome letter with attire guidelines and arrival instructions.

Junior Cotillion® Year II

An elevated continuation: receiving lines, formal courtesies, advanced table manners, and refined ballroom technique.

Eligibility: Grades 6 – 8, completed Year I
Schedule Highlights: ✦Five classes, 5:45–7:15 PM on Tuesdays
✦Holly Ball, Tue, Dec 15
✦Grand Spring Ball, Instructional Dinner & Parent Honor Dance, Tue, Mar 30
Tuition: $550 per child
Next Steps: Returning families may register directly; new families should contact us to confirm placement.

Junior Cotillion® Premiere

An advanced experience for students ready for higher expectations, cultural enrichment, and leadership among their peers.

Eligibility: Grades 8 – 9, completed Year II
Schedule Highlights: ✦Ice Cream Social, Tue, Sept 8
✦Cultural Event in Washington, DC — October 2026
✦Instructional Luncheon, Sat, Nov 14; Instructional Dinner & Ball, Tue, Mar 2
Tuition: $575 per child
Next Steps: Register early — Premiere enrollment is the most limited of our Junior Cotillion® courses.

High School Program®

Advanced etiquette, professional poise, and leadership presence for students preparing for college, scholarships, and careers.

Eligibility: Grades 9 – 12
Schedule Highlights: ✦Three evening classes, 7:30–9:00 PM
✦Business Luncheon with guest speakers, Sat, Feb 13
✦Instructional Dinner & Ball, Tue, Mar 9
Tuition: $595 per child
Next Steps: Register online; students new to NLJC® are welcome at the high school level.

Historic Middleburg Community Center

Middleburg, Virginia

Pre-Cotillion®

A gentle introduction to manners, introductions, and beginning dance in the heart of historic Middleburg.

Eligibility: Kindergarten – Grade 4
Schedule Highlights: ✦Four sessions, 4:00–5:30 PM
✦Instructional Dinner at Belmont Country Club, Mon, Nov 16
✦Graduation, Thu, Jan 21
Tuition: $350 per child
Next Steps: Register online and note that the Instructional Dinner is hosted in Ashburn.

Junior Cotillion® Year I

Foundations of etiquette and standard ballroom dance for students beginning their Cotillion journey.

Eligibility: Grades 5 – 7
Schedule Highlights: ✦Five classes, 5:45–7:15 PM
✦Holly Ball, Tue, Dec 22
✦Grand Spring Ball & Parent Honor Dance, Thu, Mar 11
Tuition: $525 per child
Next Steps: Register online; Middleburg sections fill quickly given limited local seating.

Junior Cotillion® Year II

Continued refinement in formal courtesies, advanced dining, and ballroom dance for returning students.

Eligibility: Grades 6 – 8, completed Year I
Schedule Highlights: ✦Five classes, 7:30–9:00 PM
✦Holly Ball, Tue, Dec 22
✦Grand Spring Ball & Instructional Dinner at Belmont, Tue, Mar 30
Tuition: $550 per child
Next Steps: Confirm your student's completion of Year I, then register for the 2026–2027 season.

River Creek Club

Leesburg, Virginia

Pre-Cotillion®

An introduction to courtesy, conversation, and beginning dance in River Creek's Potomac Room.

Eligibility: Kindergarten – Grade 4
Schedule Highlights: ✦Four sessions, 4:00–5:30 PM
✦Instructional Dinner at Belmont Country Club, Mon, Nov 16
✦Graduation, Tue, Feb 2
Tuition: $350 per child
Next Steps: Register online; club membership is not required to enroll.

Junior Cotillion® Year I

First-year etiquette and ballroom instruction culminating in the season's signature balls.

Eligibility: Grades 5 – 7
Schedule Highlights: ✦Five classes, 5:45–7:15 PM on Tuesdays
✦Holly Ball, Tue, Dec 8
✦Grand Spring Ball & Parent Honor Dance at Belmont, Tue, Mar 16
Tuition: $525 per child
Next Steps: Register online, then review the Student Guide for attire and arrival expectations.

Junior Cotillion® Year II

Advanced courtesies, dining styles, and ballroom polish for students continuing their Cotillion education.

Eligibility: Grades 6 – 8, completed Year I
Schedule Highlights: ✦Five classes, 7:30–9:00 PM on Tuesdays
✦Holly Ball, Tue, Dec 8
✦Grand Spring Ball, Instructional Dinner & Parent Honor Dance, Tue, Mar 30
Tuition: $550 per child
Next Steps: Register online; contact us with any questions about placement or scheduling.

All dates, times, and locations subject to change

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Programs are offered across our distinguished Loudoun County venues.