Loudoun Cotillion- NLJC

06/08/2026

✨ Registration Now Open – 2026-2027 Season ✨

We are pleased to open registration for the National League of Junior Cotillions – Loudoun County Chapter, an exclusive program reserved for discerning families who value tradition, refinement, and personal excellence.

This intimate, private setting offers the perfect combination of prestige and convenience with classes held at prestigious local venues: Belmont Country Club, River Creek Club, and the Historic Middleburg Community Center.

Enrollment is deliberately limited to preserve the intimate experience and ensure individualized attention. Spaces are expected to fill quickly.

Give your child the advantage of polished social skills, poise, and lasting confidence in an exclusive environment that prioritizes discretion and quality.

👉 Secure your child’s place today:

https://nljc.com/n/chapters/loudouncounty/chapter

06/01/2026

📣 Announcement 📣

The NLJC® Loudoun County Chapter will be opening registration soon for the 2026-27 season.

Venues include Belmont Country Club (Ashburn), River Creek Club (Leesburg), and historic Middleburg Community Center (Middleburg), with additional venues likely to be announced soon.

Reply below if you would like to be notified when registration opens.

05/28/2026

Meet our New Directors!

We are pleased to announce that Andréa and James Symanski will serve as the new Directors of the Loudoun County Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions® for the 2026-2027 season.

Andréa and James have resided in Northern Virginia for fifteen years and are active members of Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, where they serve on the Social Committee, with Andréa serving as Vice Chair of the committee. They have contributed to multiple National League of Junior Cotillions® (NLJC®) advisory committees and bring extensive event planning experience to the role.

The Symanskis are deeply committed to the mission of the National League of Junior Cotillions® and its focus on developing character and leadership in young people. All four of their children are enrolled in NLJC® programs, with their two eldest daughters having served as teaching assistants.

We extend our sincere gratitude to outgoing director Mrs. Lisa Hale for her outstanding leadership and look forward to building upon her legacy in the year ahead.

Please join us in welcoming Andréa and James Symanski!

05/22/2026

As we prepare for Memorial Day, we pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have secured and preserved the freedoms we cherish and pass on to the next generation. We remember them with profound respect and enduring appreciation.

As part of our commitment to teaching proper etiquette and civic respect, we share this important flag etiquette reminder for our students and families:

Flag Etiquette Tip

When the American flag is being raised or lowered, or when it is carried in a parade or procession, all present should stand at attention and face the flag. Gentlemen and boys should remove their hats and hold them over their hearts. Ladies and girls should place their right hands over their hearts. This gesture demonstrates reverence for our national symbol and the values it represents.

We encourage our families to model these standards of respect during patriotic observances. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your children’s character development.
Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day.

National League of Junior Cotillions®
Loudoun County (Virginia) Chapter

05/18/2026

Thank you to Mrs. Lisa Marie Hale and welcome to the new directors Mrs. Andrea Meyer-Symanski, and James Symanski!

05/14/2026

📣 A Tribute to Mrs. Lisa Hale, Outgoing Director 📣

At the National League of Junior Cotillions® Loudoun County Chapter, we often reflect on the profound impact of those who lead with grace and character. As Mrs. Lisa Hale prepares to step down as our beloved Director, we pause to celebrate her remarkable legacy.

Have you ever wondered what people say about you when you’re not in the room? For Mrs. Hale, the answer is simple and consistent: “She’s very kind.”

Throughout Loudoun County, her influence has touched many. One parent recalls how their very shy four-year-old, upon first meeting Mrs. Hale, impulsively gave her a hug and declared with joy, “Mrs. Hale is a very kind human!”

Mrs. Hale’s legacy in the Loudoun County Chapter is defined by this very quality. She surrounded herself with a team of kind-hearted individuals and infused genuine kindness, interest in others, and respect into every aspect of our character education. In the world of royal etiquette that we teach, these virtues stand as the cornerstone.

Mrs. Hale, thank you for your years of dedicated service, your positive influence on countless young people, and for embodying the values we strive to instill. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy of kindness and excellence will live on in the Loudoun County Chapter and in all the lives you have touched.

We invite our families and friends to share their own memories of Mrs. Hale in the comments below.

With deepest gratitude,
National League of Junior Cotillions®
Loudoun County Chapter

05/13/2026

Congratulations Mrs. Winters! 🤩🎉

We are honored to share that Jenna Winters was featured on the Emily Post Institute’s Awesome Etiquette podcast, a weekly show hosted by Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning that explores modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect, and honesty. In Episode 604, Jenna joins the conversation near the end of the episode, around the 41-minute mark, in a feature highlighted by the Emily Post Institute in its own episode promotion.
In a world that moves fast, this conversation is a meaningful reminder that confidence, character, and courtesy still matter, and that teaching young people how to treat others with honor, dignity, and respect is as relevant as ever. This is the kind of message that stays with you, and one we are proud to see represented on such a respected platform.
Take a listen, share it with a parent, educator, or friend, and join us in keeping these timeless values alive.
Link in story! 🔗

https://open.spotify.com/episode/33EZ1vzgvr1htMJbfuBhAY?si=I9nsqUYZQ1-qHdFk58mH5A

05/13/2026

National League of Junior Cotillions is a treasure!

Refined confidence. Timeless manners.
Give your student more than just an experience—give them skills that last a lifetime.

05/13/2026

📣 As we close out the 2025-26 Cotillion Season, the Loudoun County Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions® would like to thank the following individuals for their service to the Chapter:

Mrs. Lisa Hale
Mrs. Nancy Rodriguez
Mrs. Nicole Tobias
Mrs. Tina Bryant
Mr. Jason Bryant
Mr. Jason Conrad

The hard work and dedication of these individuals made the season a huge success.

Please join us in thanking this great team.

05/12/2026

📣 Important Announcement from the Loudoun County Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions:

It is bittersweet for the Chapter to announce that Mrs. Lisa Hale has stepped down as Director of the NLJC Loudoun County Chapter after seven years of dedicated leadership to devote her time to new professional and personal endeavors.

Mrs. Hale’s legacy of teaching children manners, etiquette, and ballroom dance has left a profound and lasting impact on our community. With grace and unwavering dedication, she instilled confidence, respect, and poise in students and families across Loudoun County.

Please join us in thanking Mrs. Hale for her kindness and leadership. We are deeply grateful for her exceptional service and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. She will indeed be missed.

The Chapter looks forward to honoring her legacy and providing the highest quality cotillion experience. Updates on the transition will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued support.

With appreciation,
The Loudoun County Chapter
National League of Junior Cotillions