About Us

Our Story

Building confidence, respect, and essential social skills in Northern Virginia's young people through our distinguished cotillion program.

Our Mission

NLJC Northern Virginia is dedicated to teaching interpersonal skills, social etiquette, and dance to young people. We believe that these habits become lifelong assets, preparing students for both social and professional success.

Kindness First

We emphasize kindness above all else in every interaction.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in everything we do.

Inclusion

We welcome all students and create a positive environment for everyone.

Growth

We nurture confidence and character development in every student.

Leadership

Meet Your Directors

Our dedicated team brings together expertise in education, child development, and professional skills to deliver an exceptional cotillion experience.

Part of Something Bigger

National League of Junior Cotillions

NLJC Northern Virginia is a proud chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions, the nation's leading organization for youth social training.

Founded in 1979, the National League of Junior Cotillions operates in communities across the United States, providing consistent, high-quality programming that has helped hundreds of thousands of young people develop confidence and social skills.

Our curriculum is developed by experts in child development and refined over decades to ensure students receive the most effective and engaging instruction possible.

45+

Years of Excellence

200+

Chapters Nationwide

500K+

Students Served

50

States Represented

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Become Part of the NLJC Tradition

Join hundreds of Northern Virginia families who have chosen NLJC for their children's social development.