Burgess Cotillion dancing

“The skills you learn at Burgess Cotillion do set you apart from the crowd.”

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SCHEDULE/CALENDAR AND REGISTRATION

children's dance lessons cotillionInvitation
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.comBobby Burgess Cotillion Staff

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
Burgess Cotillion awards 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 $369
Early registration tuition is $344
(if tuition is paid in two installments; $172 is due by September 1, 2025 with $172 balance due by September 15, 2025)
After September 1, 2025, tuition will be $369.

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. In addition to ballroom dance: instruction, manners and etiquette will be emphasized.

The Burgess Cotillion 2025-2026 Schedule

September 15, 2025 Premiere Dance Party
  Get Acquainted Dance
Party Dress
October 27, 2025 Jack o’ Lantern Jive
  Halloween Party / Guest Night*
Costume Contest!
November 10, 2025 Red, Hot, Latin Rhythms Party Dress
with a touch of red
December 15, 2025 The Holiday Ball
  Picture Night
Party Dress
January 12, 2026 "Dancin’ in the ‘60s and ‘70s"
   Guest Night*
Theme Dress
February 9, 2026 "Mardi Gras"
   Swing Contest!
Party Dress
with green, gold, purple
March 23, 2026 "Wearin’ o’ the Green"
   Guest Night –
  including 2nd graders!*
Party Dress
with a touch of green
April 20, 2026 The Prom
  Mother-son / Father-daughter
  Dances. Waltz Contest!
  Senior Presentations

Party Dress

Party Dress
Burgess Cotillion dress code 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

Email:  burgesscotillion@aol.com
or visit us at www.bobbyburgesscotillion.com