Washington Cotillion

03/25/2026

We quietly open Early Bird registration each March for families who like to plan ahead.

If cotillion is already on your radar for this fall, this is the time to secure your spot at the lowest tuition before we pause for the summer.

Classes begin in October.
Early Bird is open through March 31: PoliteWashington.com

02/13/2026

Dancing encourages students to step outside their comfort zones, grow in confidence, and understand that mistakes are simply stepping stones in the learning process.

02/11/2026

Dancing teaches our students coordination, rhythm, and posture. And even more importantly- exposes them to something new, boosts their confidence, and teaches them that mistakes are part of the learning process.

02/06/2026

The Star-Spangled Dinner weaves formal table manners with lessons in flag etiquette and the meaning behind the Missing Man Table. An evening of learning, respect, and thoughtful conversation. 🇺🇸

Special thanks to our guest speaker, Master Sergeant (Ret.) Ethan Lynch, for his service and for enriching our evening with his story. 🇺🇸

02/06/2026

A delightful afternoon dedicated to putting our understanding of etiquette into practice. It was a pleasure sharing moments of learning and conversation over tea. 🫖

12/17/2025

Our December class was a hit- see you in January for our instructional meals!

High schoolers are welcome to join us for the Star Spangled Etiquette Dinner on January 11th. Register by Thursday at sdetiquette.com/highschool

12/12/2025

Inviting all 9th-12th graders to attend our High School Etiquette Dinner on Sunday, January 11th at Blu Farm to Table!

Students enjoy a full-course meal with guided instruction on navigating formal place settings, seating charts, small talk, confident greetings, fork-and-knife technique and more.

Learn more at

High schoolers in North Carolina and Virginia are invited to join one of our local High School Etiquette Dinners hosted by Sydney Dunn Etiquette.

11/24/2025

Snaps from our November class- Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🦃

10/24/2025

Class 1 of the 2025-2026 Cotillion Season is in the books! We look forward to seeing you in November. 🍂

To add your family to the Invite List for next year, visit PoliteWashington.com

09/18/2025

Cotillion Registration is Closing Soon!

We’d love for your 6th–8th graders to join us this season. Our monthly events help students develop:

✔️ Knowledge to handle any social situation with confidence (first school dance? dinner with adults you've just met? No problem!)
✔️ Kindness and respect when interacting with people from all walks of life
✔️ Social skills to stand out and represent themselves well among both adults and peers

Give your child the practical people skills they can use in real-life situations — both tomorrow in the lunchroom and ten years from now at a high-stakes client meeting.

👉 Learn more and register at PoliteWashington.com

09/18/2025

Looking for a REGISTRATION BUDDY? 👫

Registering as a Boy-Girl Pair saves money, helps keep the classes gender-balanced, and lets you skip any Standby Lists.

Comment below:
1. Whether you have a son or daughter
2. What level they're registering for (pairs must be registering for the same level)

Let’s make some connections!

*Remember: Boy-Girl Pairs are for registration purposes only. They are not permanently partnered during the event.