Why JCHR?
Testimonials
My husband and I are raising three girls. Our middle daughter is in cotillion now and our oldest daughter will be a cotillion assistant this year. Meanwhile my 6-year-old watches her sisters dress, don white gloves and become young ladies right before her eyes. She can�t wait till it is her turn!
Cotillion has been a very positive experience and a beautiful supplement to our efforts to raise strong, respectful, and confident young ladies. Manners are your way of saying to the world, �I have values and respect for myself and respect for others�. Cotillion has afforded them the opportunity to engage in social situations and apply their skills. They have learned a lot, met new people, and gained a greater level of self-confidence, while having a lot of fun.
To get the most out of the experience, we have gathered other Cotillion attendees and had a pre-dance dinner at our house. This way the children have the opportunity to socialize beforehand and arrive with friends. We have found that they often want to return home with friends to talk about the night and even share dessert before calling it a night.
We feel that this experience has helped develop the skills necessary to interview for jobs, attend social functions, and develop a confidence which can only be achieved through practice. As a family we have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with Junior Cotillion of Hampton Roads.
Ann Douglas Vaughan
I wanted JCHR to know how they have impacted our lives. My sons and daughters have participated in JCHR in the past 15 years. My sons, who are now adults, went to a wedding last year, and it was commented by others on how my sons treated their dates at this formal function. It seems most of the men there did not know how to escort a lady on the dance floor or across the room, or assist a lady with her chair or wrap.My sons could not believe how their male friends were not acting like gentlemen even to their own dates, guests, or their elders. It was even exciting to hear how they remember how to ballroom dance, etc. It is also quite interesting to see how our daughter, who is almost 13 years old, acts the lady and expects to be treated like one. This year our youngest daughter will be participating in JCHR and she too, will be on her way to learn how to act and behave for various functions.
Thank you. Katie Sheridan.
