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The Martine Cotillions offers dance and dancing as part of its lessons for young people. The program includes structured lessons that combine dancing with instruction in important manners.
• Schedule: Calendars and schedules are provided for families.
• Price: Price information is not listed in the available details.
The Martine Cotillions has been in existence since 1857. Its stated mission is to provide a fun way for young people to learn and practice important manners and build confidence and self-awareness that will smooth social interactions in all facets of life and for the rest of their lives. The program includes an Interest List, a Dress Code for Members, Visitors' Attire Guidelines, Program Highlights, and Testimonials. There is a Villa Park chapter of The Martine Cotillions.
Parents and participants describe their experiences in many testimonials. Julia from Santa Barbara writes that her daughter’s manners are often noticed by other parents. Tracie from South OC shares that her son loved the program and became more aware of manners, including opening doors for her. Leah, an 8th grade graduate from Tustin, states that she has been in Cotillion since 3rd grade and in Supper Club for seventh and eighth grades and that she will remember the dances and manners for future occasions. Graduate Brandon Martinez, Harvard Class of 2020, describes Cotillion as providing young people confidence and support to navigate cultural norms, including knowing how to dance, eat, and meet new people comfortably. Darcy from Long Beach notes that her three children, now young adults, have used the lessons over the years, including at a university president’s home during a graduation event.
Michelle and Tim from Huntington Beach report that their son enjoyed his first year, looked forward to each party, and practiced his skills when dining out and when meeting adults. Karen from Newport Beach calls The Martine Cotillions one of the greatest gifts she is giving her children. Colleen from Villa Park says her third-grade son enjoyed every session in the Villa Park chapter and that the family looks forward to next year. Judy from Anaheim Hills thanks the program for fourteen years of cotillion and says each of her children left with self-confidence and poise. The Perkins Family from Laguna Beach describes an atmosphere of fun with lessons and dancing.
Lisa from Newport Beach appreciates the strict dress code guidelines and the focus on what is appropriate and when. Alisa and Brian from Pasadena describe the cotillion as professional, educational, and fun for all. The Petrinis from Bakersfield thank the program for helping their three sons blossom into true gentlemen. Eunice from Ventura shares that her five daughters have anticipated and enjoyed Cotillion evenings, and that two younger daughters are enrolled in the Ventura Cotillion and love it. The Smalls from Bakersfield say the program supported the growth of their sons’ self-confidence and social manners. Lisa from Long Beach writes that cotillion brought civility into their lives on a monthly basis and that the program contributed to her sons’ foundation along with parental guidance and a good moral foundation. Carol from Long Beach states that her family is forever indebted to the cotillion and that the lessons will last her children’s lives.
Last updated August 6, 2026.
• Schedule: Calendars and schedules are provided for families.
• Price: Price information is not listed in the available details.
The Martine Cotillions has been in existence since 1857. Its stated mission is to provide a fun way for young people to learn and practice important manners and build confidence and self-awareness that will smooth social interactions in all facets of life and for the rest of their lives. The program includes an Interest List, a Dress Code for Members, Visitors' Attire Guidelines, Program Highlights, and Testimonials. There is a Villa Park chapter of The Martine Cotillions.
Parents and participants describe their experiences in many testimonials. Julia from Santa Barbara writes that her daughter’s manners are often noticed by other parents. Tracie from South OC shares that her son loved the program and became more aware of manners, including opening doors for her. Leah, an 8th grade graduate from Tustin, states that she has been in Cotillion since 3rd grade and in Supper Club for seventh and eighth grades and that she will remember the dances and manners for future occasions. Graduate Brandon Martinez, Harvard Class of 2020, describes Cotillion as providing young people confidence and support to navigate cultural norms, including knowing how to dance, eat, and meet new people comfortably. Darcy from Long Beach notes that her three children, now young adults, have used the lessons over the years, including at a university president’s home during a graduation event.
Michelle and Tim from Huntington Beach report that their son enjoyed his first year, looked forward to each party, and practiced his skills when dining out and when meeting adults. Karen from Newport Beach calls The Martine Cotillions one of the greatest gifts she is giving her children. Colleen from Villa Park says her third-grade son enjoyed every session in the Villa Park chapter and that the family looks forward to next year. Judy from Anaheim Hills thanks the program for fourteen years of cotillion and says each of her children left with self-confidence and poise. The Perkins Family from Laguna Beach describes an atmosphere of fun with lessons and dancing.
Lisa from Newport Beach appreciates the strict dress code guidelines and the focus on what is appropriate and when. Alisa and Brian from Pasadena describe the cotillion as professional, educational, and fun for all. The Petrinis from Bakersfield thank the program for helping their three sons blossom into true gentlemen. Eunice from Ventura shares that her five daughters have anticipated and enjoyed Cotillion evenings, and that two younger daughters are enrolled in the Ventura Cotillion and love it. The Smalls from Bakersfield say the program supported the growth of their sons’ self-confidence and social manners. Lisa from Long Beach writes that cotillion brought civility into their lives on a monthly basis and that the program contributed to her sons’ foundation along with parental guidance and a good moral foundation. Carol from Long Beach states that her family is forever indebted to the cotillion and that the lessons will last her children’s lives.
Last updated August 6, 2026.
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