Junior Cotillion looking for new local director

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National League of Junior Cotillion Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Susan Humphries, the current director of the Junior Cotillion and Pre-cotillion programs for the Hot Springs area, are looking for a new director for the programs.

“NLJC is the nation’s only organization that trains directors to teach etiquette, dance, social, and character education programs and offers on-going support to its directors. Humphries has taught the NLJC program in Hot Springs since 1993 and is in the process of retiring,” a news release said.

“Boys and girls who join Junior Cotillion meet for five classes during the season. The class is instructive in etiquette, covering topics such as telephone manners, paying and receiving compliments, acknowledging gifts, making polite conversation, table manners, respect, sports etiquette, and self-confidence skills. In addition, they follow a program of dance instruction at each function, learning all standard ballroom dances such as the waltz, foxtrot, swing, and cha cha, plus the latest popular dances. To end the season, Junior Cotillion sponsors a semi-formal Spring Ball, featuring favors, decorations, prizes, and dance cards. The parents come to the last portion of the ball to dance the waltz with their children as a special ending to the season. The program is open to any interested sixth through ninth grader in the county,” it said.

The organization will offer training for anyone interested in taking over the program, the release said, and Humphries is willing to assist the new director for a smooth transition.

“Junior Cotillion is a rewarding career, and also offers immense blessings as you watch the boys and girls transform into ladies and gentlemen, learning skills that will literally last them a life time,” Humphries said in the release. “I have received many notes of thanks from my past students as they enter college, careers, and other achieved goals. They all state that these skills have given them a step-up to achieve their goals.

“Please do not let this program stop in Garland County. Almost 10,000 students in Arkansas have completed my programs since 1993.”

Those interested in the position can contact Humphries at susan.humphries@nljc.com or can go to https://nljc.com to complete an application.