Wendell 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: PoliteWendell.com

03/15/2026

More than a middle school dance, the Cotillion Ball celebrates the confidence, skills, and friendships built over months of etiquette classes. ✨ It’s not just an event—it’s a milestone we hope becomes a cherished family memory for years to come. 💙

02/17/2026

Our final class of the season is in preparation for the Ball next month. It’s such a joy to see how far they’ve come—and how much more easily they chat with one another compared to that very first class back in October.

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.

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. 🫖

12/12/2025

Inviting all 9th-12th graders to attend our High School Etiquette Dinner on Saturday, January 17th at The Farm at 42.

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.

10/31/2025

Class One of the 2025-2026 cotillion season is in the books. We look forward to seeing you in November!

Add your family to the Invite List for next season at PoliteWendell.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 PoliteWendell.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.

09/09/2025

Join us Thursday night on Zoom for a Parent Information Session. Comment below if you need the link!

09/08/2025

I'd love to know- have you received your invitation yet?!

PoliteWendell.com has more details!