SCHEDULE/CALENDAR AND REGISTRATION

Invitation
Burgess Cotillion invites you and your friends to try out cotillion at one of our dances. If cotillion is not for you, there is no fee obligation for the class. We hope you will want to join and become a regular registered member.

Our March dance is always a "guest" night. The class is complimentary to all first-timers who've never experienced cotillion. We hope the fun evening will encourage you to join us for our next season.

In addition to ballroom dance instruction, manners and etiquette will be emphasized. Come join us for some fun!

Call and sign-up now – limited enrollment!
Classes will be limited to 60 boys and 60 girls. Please submit your membership dues as soon as possible. Call 323.874.7393 or email burgesscotillion@aol.com

Registration
First step: Call or email to receive an invitation for your child. 323.874.7393 or burgesscotillion@aol.com
We will need your:
> child's name,
> the grade he/she will be in next September,
> and, your home address.

Response
Class information will be sent to you with a response card included in the invitation. Return response card, with payment, in the included self-addressed envelope.

Tuition
Tuition includes eight – one and a half hour [1-1/2 hour] classes which include:
> dancing instruction
> etiquette instruction
> refreshments, games, and prizes.

Tuition for the season is $344
Early registration tuition is $309
(if tuition is paid in two installments; $100 is due by September 10, 2024 with $209 balance due by September 23, 2024)
After September 10, 2024, tuition will be $344.

Make checks payable to:
Burgess Cotillion
11684 Ventura Boulevard
PO Box 691
Studio City CA 91604

Thank you for your cooperation in helping organize our classes for our upcoming cotillion season! Invite your friends to join us!

[see About Burgess Cotillion for more details]

Class Structure

Third, Fourth & Fifth Grades	4:30-6	Social, Folk and Ballroom Dance
Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grades	6:15-7:45	Ballroom and Current, Popular Steps
Ninth through Twelth Grades	8-9:30	Ballroom and Current, Popular Steps

Parents are Encouraged to Observe

The Burgess Cotillion 2024-2025 Schedule

September 23, 2024	“Harvest Hop”   Get Acquainted Dance	Party Dress
October 21, 2024	“Ghost Gallop”   Halloween Party / Guest Night*	Costume Contest!
November 18, 2024	“Presidential Promenade”	Party Dress red, white and blue
December 16, 2024	“The Snow Ball”   Picture Night	Party Dress touch of blue and white
January 13, 2025	"Boot Scootin' Boogie"    Guest Night*	Western Attire Levis okay!
February 3, 2025	"The Hearty Party"    Swing Contest!	Party Dress with a touch of red!
March 10, 2025	"A Salute to Disney"    Guest Night –   including 2nd graders!*	Disney Theme or Party Dress
April 7, 2025	“Spring Fling”   Mother-son / Father-daughter   Dances. Waltz Contest!   Senior Presentations	Party Dress

Party Dress
Boys: Coat and tie, hard-soled shoes, no athletic shoes.
Girls: White gloves. Party dress or skirt and blouse. Skirts may be no shorter than mid-thigh. No pants, bare midriffs, or strapless, please.
All: Please no levis, levi skirts, or sandals. Exceptions are for theme dances only and will be announced when appropriate. Face masks are optional for students and observers.

*Guests
A guest is a Burgess Cotillion first-timer. There is no fee obligation if a child does not like the class. However, he/she may not attend another guest night free of charge. We hope guest attendees will join for the season.

Burgess Cotillion Class Location
The Grand – Catalina Room
4101 East Willow Street
Long Beach CA 90815