From one year to the next we build on the children's skillset adding a layer of complexity appropriate to their maturity level.
Here are some of the topics that will be covered:
September
Introductions
Waltz Box
Cotillion Attire
October
Personal Presence
The Swing
Cotillion Attire
November
Party Protocol
Line Dance
Formal Attire
January
Tie Tying
Merengue
Casual Attire
February
Technology Management
Fox Trot
Cotillion Attire
March
Etiquette Review
Limbo
Costume Attire
Introductions
How to make an entrance and work the room
Who you can approach and who you shouldn’t
Eye contact and handshake
The order of precedence in an introduction
How to start a conversation and keep it going
Disengaging from a conversation
Appetizers will be served
How to hold your appetizer plate/drink
Waltz box
Gentlemen in the role of lead.
Second Session
Communication Skills
Listening as critical part of holding a conversation
Preparing for the event
Observance of dress code
Keeping up on current events
Researching the organization or people you hope to meet
Teaching the gentlemen to escort and seat the lady
Soup and Bread
Napkin etiquette
How to ladle your soup
How to butter and enjoy each bite of bread/rolls
The Swing Dance/Cupid shuffle
Third Session
China, Crystal and Silverware/Fox Trot
We cover 45 different pieces of silverware and the china/crystal that accompanies them
Buffet Style Service
The art of making sure there is enough for everyone
Where and how to leave the serving pieces
Fox trot
Tempo in the world of dance
Fourth Session
Personal Presentation
Body Language do’s and don’ts
Posture
Thank you notes
American and Continental Style Dining
Holding your silverware
Cutting your food properly
Resting and finished position (silent service)
Pacing yourself to other diners
Guest and Hostess duties at table
