Respect
Listen with attention. Treat your partner and the people around you with care.
For middle school students · Grades 6–8
Learn the steps. Make a connection.
Ballroom dance and social etiquette for middle school students in 6th–8th grade, guided by respect, kindness, and acceptance.
01 · Ballroom dance
Confidence on the dance floor.
Ballroom dance brings students together in a shared activity. Learning with a partner gives them a reason to introduce themselves, listen, and work toward something together.
The focus is on taking part, practicing, and being a considerate partner. There is room to learn at your own pace and to grow more comfortable as movements and faces become familiar.
Dance selections, lesson format, and the schedule for the next session will accompany its announcement.
02 · Social etiquette
Small courtesies.
Lasting meaning.
An introduction, a welcoming conversation, a word of thanks: etiquette gives students practical ways to show consideration.
We encourage them to notice the people around them and think about how their actions affect others. Courtesy becomes useful when it helps someone feel included, heard, and comfortable.
Students practice social interaction alongside dancing, with respect for themselves and for their peers at the center of the experience.
03 · Confidence & character
Respect. Kindness. Acceptance.
Kindness
Offer a friendly introduction, an encouraging word, and a little patience while everyone learns.
Acceptance
Welcome someone you do not yet know. Help make a shared experience feel open and comfortable.
What students learn
Practical skills. Consideration for others.
Introductions & conversation
Introduce yourself, listen with interest, and give a conversation room to grow. Small courtesies can help someone feel at ease.
Learning with a partner
Practice ballroom dance fundamentals together. Pay attention to your partner, offer encouragement, and approach learning with patience.
Confidence in company
Join a shared activity, meet someone new, and help others feel included. Respect, kindness, and acceptance guide the experience.
The session’s culmination
The final formal dance.
An occasion to bring the session’s learning together and celebrate the students’ growing confidence.
The program includes five weekly Saturday sessions, followed by a final formal dance on a Sunday. Sessions last about an hour and a half.
Enrollment begins January 15, 2027. The session’s announcement will provide exact dates, final dance arrangements, and expectations for students and families.
View session informationBefore your first session
A few practical details.
Who it’s for
Frankfort Junior Cotillion is for middle school students in 6th–8th grade.
What to wear
Girls: Cocktail or party-style dresses. No denim, boots, tennis shoes, or two-piece outfits that expose the midriff. Boys: Dress shirts, dress pants, and ties are required. Sport coats are appropriate but not required. No tennis shoes, Sperrys, or rubber-soled shoes.
Questions or accommodations
Please contact us about anything that would help your family plan. You do not need to share a diagnosis or other sensitive information in the website form.
Upcoming programs & registration informationCotillion location · Frankfort, Kentucky
Venue to be announced.
The location for the upcoming session has not yet been confirmed. We will share the approved venue here.
For program questions, registration, or accommodations, please contact Frankfort Junior Cotillion directly.
Contact the cotillion teamFor your family’s next chapter
Plan your next session.
Find session details and registration information, or request announcements while the next program is being planned.
Sessions & registration