"Where Confidence and Manners Matter"

Voted #1 “Best Youth Dance Instruction” by Richmond Magazine THREE years in a row!

The Junior Assembly Cotillion season includes seven dances beginning in early September and concluding with our Holly Ball dance in early December.

We enroll students from public, private and parochial schools all over the Richmond metropolitan area. No middle school group is ever separated. The exception to this is Moody, Wilder and Tuckahoe Middle IB (if not home-based middle school); those students attend cotillion with their home-based middle school.  We are very proud of the diversity of our cotillion and try to include as many children as possible.

We reach families through parent representatives within schools but not from within the school administration itself. Participation is by invitation so we can ensure a close to equal number of boys and girls at each dance. If you are interested in involving your child or a group of students from your child’s school or sports team with Junior Assembly Cotillion, please contact info@juniorassemblycotillion.com.

A fun-filled experience that will last a lifetime!

“Thank you so much for everything! Cotillion has given me the chance to flourish, and it‘s served as a pathway for me to realize who I am. I‘m grateful for you taking the chance and giving me the Junior Assistant position, despite others in the program who may have had more experience. The program will always have a special place in my heart.”  ~ Kenny A.

“I was talking to a couple of new moms that I met through the Liberty school Cotillion group chat and they were telling me how disappointed some of the other kids that decided not to do it are because the kids have been talking about it at school. None of my boys were jumping up and down with excitement when I first told them I was signing them up. But all three of them so far have absolutely loved it. Definitely goes to show that as parents sometimes it’s a good idea to nudge your kids and sign them up for things that you know they will love even if they aren’t on board initially. Also shows that it’s still a wonderful program after all these years! I love that kids are talking about having fun at cotillion during school.” 

~ Courtney W.

 

Sixth Grade (A) Cotillion Schedule 2025

Grove Christian, Hunter Classical Christian, Richmond Montessori, St. Benedict and Tuckahoe Middle

*all dances held at The Woman's Club unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Sunday, September 14, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine! semi-formal
Friday, September 26, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Dancin' Through the Decades nice casual
favorite decades outfit or accessories optional
Friday, October 10, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Mascot Madness: Unleash the Spirit semi-formal
favorite school colors encouraged
Friday, October 24, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Friday, November 7, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Operation Gratitude
Fox Hall Clubhouse
13550 Causeway Drive
semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces & any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Friday, November 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Rodeo Rhythms
Fox Hall Clubhouse
13550 Causeway Drive
casual (western attire)
Friday, December 5, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Richmond Christmas Mother

Sixth Grade (B) Cotillion Schedule 2025

Goochland, Holman, Hungary Creek, Pocahontas & Powhatan

*all dances held at Fox Hall unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Friday, September 12, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine!
The Woman's Club
211 E. Franklin St.
semi-formal
Friday, September 19, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Dancin' Through the Decades nice casual
favorite decade outfit or accessories optional
Friday, October 3, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Mascot Madness: Unleash the Spirit semi-formal
favorite school colors encouraged
Friday, October 17, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Sunday, November 2, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Operation Gratitude semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces & any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Friday, November 14, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Rodeo Rhythms casual (western attire)
Sunday, December 7, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Henrico Christmas Mother

Sixth Grade (C) Cotillion Schedule 2025

Orchard House, Short Pump and St. Mary's

*all dances held at Fox Hall unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Saturday, September 13, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine!
The Woman's Club
211 E. Franklin St.
semi-formal
Saturday, September 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Dancin' Through the Decades nice casual
favorite decade outfit or accessories optional
Saturday, October 4, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Mascot Madness: Unleash the Spirit semi-formal
favorite school colors encouraged
Saturday, October 18, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Saturday, November 1, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Operation Gratitude semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces & any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Saturday, November 15, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Rodeo Rhythms casual (western attire)
Saturday, December 6, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Hanover Christmas Mother

Sixth Grade (D) Cotillion Schedule 2025

Bailey Bridge, Bell Creek, Chickahominy, Deep Creek, Liberty, Midlothian, Millwood, Our Lady of Lourdes, Swift Creek and Tomahawk

*all dances held at Fox Hall unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Friday, September 12, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine!
The Woman's Club
211 E. Franklin St.
semi-formal
Friday, September 19, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Dancin' Through the Decades nice casual
favorite decade outfit or accessories optional
Friday, October 3, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Mascot Madness: Unleash the Spirit semi-formal
favorite school colors encouraged
Friday, October 17, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Sunday, November 2, 2025 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Operation Gratitude semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces & any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Friday, November 14, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Rodeo Rhythms casual (western attire)
Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Henrico Christmas Mother

Sixth Grade (E) Cotillion Schedule 2025

New Community, Quioccasin, all Richmond City Schools, Riverside, Seven Hills, St. Michael's & Veritas

*all dances held at The Woman's Club unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Sunday, September 14, 2025 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine! semi-formal
Friday, September 26, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Dancin' Through the Decades nice casual
favorite decade outfit or accessories optional
Friday, October 10, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Mascot Madness: Unleash the Spirit semi-formal
favorite school colors encouraged
Friday, October 24, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Friday, November 7, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Operation Gratitude
Fox Hall Clubhouse
13550 Causeway Drive
semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces and any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Friday, November 21, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Rodeo Rhythms
Fox Hall Clubhouse
13550 Causeway Drive
casual (western attire)
Friday, December 5, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Richmond Christmas Mother

Seventh Grade Cotillion Schedule 2025

*all dances held at The Woman's Club unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Sunday, September 14, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine! semi-formal
Friday, September 26, 2025 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm Neon Nights nice casual
neon clothing or accessories optional
Friday, October 10, 2025 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm Mascot Madness: Unleash the Spirit semi-formal
favorite school colors encouraged
Friday, October 24, 2025 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Friday, November 7, 2025 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm Operation Gratitude
Fox Hall Clubhouse
13550 Causeway Drive
semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces and any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Friday, November 21, 2025 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm Giddy Up & Dance!
Fox Hall Clubhouse
13550 Causeway Drive
casual
flannels/plaid encouraged
Friday, December 5, 2025 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Richmond Christmas Mother

Eighth Grade Cotillion Schedule 2025

*all dances held at Fox Hall unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Saturday, September 13, 2025 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine!
The Woman's Club
211 E. Franklin Street
semi-formal
Saturday, September 20, 2025 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Hooray for Hats nice casual
favorite hat encouraged
Saturday, October 4, 2025 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Monochromatic Magic semi-formal
all one color encouraged
Saturday, October 18, 2025 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Saturday, November 1, 2025 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Minute to Win It semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces & any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Saturday, November 15, 2025 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm SEAS the Night casual (beach attire)
Saturday, December 6, 2025 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Hanover Christmas Mother

Ninth Grade Cotillion Schedule 2025

*all dances held at Fox Hall unless otherwise noted*

Date Time Theme Dress Code
Saturday, September 13, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm Red Carpet: Let Your Star Shine!
The Woman's Club
211 E. Franklin St.
semi-formal
80s accessories encouraged
Saturday, September 20, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm Glow Crazy nice casual
neon colors & accessories encouraged
Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm SOLE-mates semi-formal
Saturday, October 18, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm Graveyard Gala costumes optional
Saturday, November 1, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hit the Jackpot semi-formal
please bring hand-written letter to our Armed Forces & any leftover Halloween candy to send to them
Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm PJ Palooza casual
appropriate PJs encouraged
Saturday, December 6, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm The 81st Holly Ball
Acca Shriner's Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
semi-formal
monetary donations are accepted for The Hanover Christmas Mother