Longview Cotillion Spring 2025 Season

The Longview Cotillion was founded by Mrs. Charles Tomberlain in 1982 when she brought Mr. Dick Chaplin to Longview for the first time. Her granddaughter, Morgan Tomberlain-Strong, is proud to serve as this year's coordinator and maintain a relationship with Dick Chaplin Cotillions. The Chaplin Cotillions are nationally recognized and have been an institution in Dallas for over fifty years. Current Cotillions are being conducted at the Dallas Country Club, Prestonwood Country Club, Royal Oaks Country Club, Eastern Hills Country Club and others.

Mr. Joseph Cutaia and Mrs. Tomberlain-Strong, instructors for the Longview Cotillion, teach the importance of good manners at a young age. The program aims to develop social responsibility through enhancing self-confidence. Social awareness, etiquette, poise, posture, as well as traditional and current dance techniques are taught in a fun manner, with the curriculum progressing according to grade level. Individual interest is taken in each child, as each one is considered a unique gift from God. The aim is to treat each child as a blessing and to teach each one social confidence as a part of well-rounded personality development.

Class Schedule

4th and 5th Grade -ALL SCHOOLS - 3:00PM to 4:00PM Sundays March 23rd through May 4th (No classes on Easter Sunday)

6th-8th Grade - All Schools - 4:30PM to 5:30PM Sundays March 23rd through May 4th (No classes on Easter Sunday) The class on May 4th will be 4:30 to 6:30 and includes a three course dinner with table etiquette instruction.

2025 Spring Season

Sessions 1 thru 6

Sunday, March 23rd • Get Acquainted Lesson

Sunday, March 30th • FIFTIES PARTY (Concentrating on the Swing) - Nice Casual or 50's attire

Sunday, April 6th • Third Lesson

Sunday, April 13th • WESTERN PARTY - Western Attire

Sunday, April 20th-- NO CLASS--Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 27th • Fifth Lesson

Sunday, May 4th • END OF SEASON DANCE - Parents are cordially invited.

For 6th through 8th Graders Only

Sunday, May 4th • CANDLELIGHT DINNER DANCE - Advanced etiquette, dance and table etiquette. The class will be two hours. Parents are invited to attend the last half hour only.

If you have a food allergy, please let Mrs. Strong know when registering.

(For 6th and Upper Grades Only)

F.A.Q

What is cotillion?

• Cotillion is a six week course which teaches social graces, basic etiquette and the fundamental skills of ballroom dancing to young ladies and gentlemen, fourth through eighth grade.

• Through the use of various dance styles and etiquette lessons, the goal of cotillion is for each student to learn courtesy, poise and dignity.

What does my child need to wear?

• Ladies should wear a dress or a skirt and blouse to class. For safety reasons, we ask that they do not wear backless shoes or flip flops. Please do not wear casual cotton leggings under the dresses. If your daughter must wear something under the dress we prefer that it be tights or hose. Tennis shoes are not allowed except on 50s night. Please wear dress shoes.

• Gentlemen should wear suits or blazers and dress pants, ties and dress shoes. Shirts must be tucked into the pants at all times. Ties and Blazers are required for every class except 1950's and Western nights.

50's Party

• Ladies may wear poodle skirts, jeans with large white dress shirts, scarves, tennis shoes, saddle oxfords, penny loafers, letter sweaters.

• Gentlemen may wear jeans, white t-shirts, bowling-type shirts, tennis shoes, penny loafers, letter sweaters or jackets or leather jackets.

Western Party

• Ladies may wear jeans or denim western type skirts (no short skirts, please), western shirts, plaid shirts, overalls, western belts and boots. Shorts are not allowed.

• Gentlemen may wear jeans, western shirts, western belts, and boots. Spurs are not allowed.

If paying by check, please mail payment to:

Morgan Tomberlain-Strong, Longview Cotillion

1105 Chateau Ct.

Longview, TX 75604

**You must include your childs name, grade, school and your email address and cell phone number. Cost is $165 for 4th and 5th graders and $200 for 6th -8th grades. The 6th and upper grades include their final week being a two hour class with a three course meal.

If paying by venmo, please send to:

@Cotillion-EastTX

**You must include your childs name, grade, school and your email address and cell phone number. Cost is $165 for 4th and 5th graders and $200 for 6th -8th grades. The 6th and upper grades includes their final week being a two hour class with a three course meal.

While paying by check or venmo is absolutely welcomed, your spot is not secure until you have registered by "purchasing" a "free ticket" on eventbrite so that we can gather your and your childs information AND your payment has been recieved. If you have questions, you can text Morgan Strong at 903.240.8811. Please do not call after 8pm as young children are sleeping. Texts are welcomed any time.

Host or Publisher Morgan Tomberlain-Strong Longview Cotillion