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Preparing Young Ladies and Gentlemen for a Life of Grace and Distinction
Little Rock Junior Cotillion
Confidence for every room they enter.
A four-year program helping students practice the social skills, courtesy, communication, and confidence that serve them far beyond the ballroom.
For Central Arkansas students in grades 5–8
Practice becomes confidence.Instruction • Repetition • Real-life application
Cotillion is the setting.
Character development is the purpose.
What LRJC develops
More than knowing the rules
Young people need opportunities to practice what confidence, courtesy, and leadership look like in real social situations.
Confidence
Students practice entering a room, introducing themselves, speaking clearly, and participating with assurance.
Courtesy
Etiquette becomes consideration in action—helping others feel welcomed, respected, and included.
Character
Good judgment, integrity, responsibility, and kindness matter far beyond any formal occasion.
Community
Students learn how to notice others, make room, and contribute to the tone of every group they enter.
The work behind the confidence
Students learn by doing.
LRJC instruction moves from explanation to demonstration, practice, coaching, and realistic application. Students are not expected to arrive already confident. This is where they practice becoming so.
- Confident greetings and introductions
- Conversation that includes others
- Ballroom dance and partner changes
- Dining and event etiquette
- Appropriate dress for the occasion
- Leadership through quiet consideration
A progressive four-year curriculum
Confidence grows year by year.
Each grade builds on the skills introduced before it, moving from foundational courtesy toward independent social confidence and leadership.
5th Grade
Foundations
Introductions, handshakes, conversation, courtesy, and the fundamentals of ballroom movement.
6th Grade
Application
More practice, greater independence, thoughtful technology etiquette, and social responsibility.
7th Grade
Presence
Mingling, entering new spaces, sustaining conversation, and leading with awareness of others.
8th Grade
Readiness
Real-world social practice, leadership, dating etiquette, and preparation for high school experiences.
A place to practice—not perform perfection
Students can try, adjust, and try again.
Confidence is a practice and a skill. Through thoughtful instruction, new partners, unfamiliar situations, and encouraging correction, students learn that they can move through discomfort with courtesy and self-possession.
“You do not have to feel confident to practice confidence.”
The 2026 season
Purposeful evenings. Practical lessons.
Each event combines social practice, etiquette instruction, ballroom dance, and age-appropriate opportunities to build confidence.
Opening Dance
Semi-formal
80s Prom
Costume evening
Holly Ball
Season celebration
QJM
Third Director
Appointed 2024
A welcome from the director
Preparing young people for real life.
Quincey Johnson McClure believes that confidence comes through knowledge, practice, and repetition. Her approach keeps LRJC’s longstanding standards while making every lesson relevant to the rooms, relationships, and responsibilities young people face today.
For families
Clear answers before the first evening.
Families should know what to expect, why each standard matters, and how to help students arrive ready to participate.
What if my child feels nervous?
That is normal—and one reason the program exists. Staff coach students through manageable next steps and provide repeated opportunities to practice.
Will everyone have a partner?
Staff step in when numbers are uneven, and students change partners as part of building adaptability, conversation skills, and social ease.
Is LRJC only about formal manners?
No. Ballroom dance and etiquette provide the setting, but the larger purpose is confident communication, good judgment, and consideration for others.
Little Rock Junior Cotillion
Help them practice confidence now.
Explore the four-year program, review the current season, and learn how to apply for a student in grades 5–8.
What We Are
Little Rock Junior Cotillion is a youth leadership program that teaches etiquette, ballroom dancing, confidence, and social skills through structured classes, events, and real-world practice, helping students grow into respectful, capable young leaders.
Our Mission
At Little Rock Junior Cotillion, we strive to empower young individuals through social etiquette and leadership training. Our mission is to build confidence and foster a sense of community among youth.
McClure Became the Third Director of LRJC in 2024
About Quincey Johnson McClure
A vibrant presence in Central Arkansas, known mostly for her work with school-aged children, specializing in teaching life skills, leadership, and communication through the sport of swimming. McClure believes the continual practice of these skills aids in the development of confident and empowered young people.