A cotillion is formal dance where the young ladies are presented to the society. It is the formal coming of age from adolescence to adulthood. This is a tradition that started in France during the 1700s and was originally casted with four couples forming a square. It is also the occasion where young people get themselves introduced to each other. Aside from these, it is a formal dance where these young adults learn good manners and social etiquettes.
In starting a cotillion, you should follow the following information since the event is not just about dancing and meeting other people.
* Ask around your local community to know if there are cotillion organizers around your area. If there are several to choose from, try to find out who among them are the best by asking those who have already given cotillion. Research your local libraries as well just in case you need to have more options. The Internet is also a great option. Your school district's public affairs office may also have referrals that you can find useful.
* Come up with a shortlist from the research you made. Find out about the history and background of these organizations in your shortlist. Their website or pamphlet should tell you about their mission statements and goals. Browse for testimonies to help you know more about the organization. Examine the details of their syllabus or course outline to know how in-depth their program is when it comes to character development among young people. Once these aspects are agreeable to you, ask the organizations if they give support to people who want to start a cotillion.
* At this point, try to ask for a list of other people who have adopted their school of thought. Get in touch with these people and find out how these organizations were able to help them with their cotillion and try to know if they were satisfied with the organization's system.
* Do not forget to know more about the staff. A background check will let you know their aptitude and abilities. Aside from this, their reputation on handling young people of different culture is a very important factor. These days, we have to pay close attention to this aspect since young people are vulnerable to exploitation and molestation.
* Once you found out about these aspects, decide on the cotillion that best serves your purpose. Remember to ask about their policies on refund and assurance of satisfaction. Take advantage of this opportunity to be able to contribute to the enhancement of these young adults' overall personality development skills.
It is not enough to be able to start a cotillion for young adults. As adults, we should be very careful in guiding them through this very important event of their lives. Not every young adult is given the opportunity to participate in a cotillion that is why we should never take this moment for granted. Let us pay attention to the smallest details in choosing the organization that will imbibe with them the best manners, etiquette, social graces and personality skills. It is best to equip them with exceptional manners and develop good personalities as they conquer the adult world.
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