Etiquette and Cotillion Program

Manners are the Key to Unlocking

the Doors of Life's Opportunities!

That will always be the case, but in this fast paced society of the New Millennium they are even more important. In business, good manners and competent social skills are becoming the differentiating factors in providing quality customer service and selecting front runners for leadership roles. In a lifetime of work, getting started just slightly ahead can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars. More importantly, living graciously benefits everyone. Building good relationships is essential to happiness in young people, and leads to more lasting long-term partnerships.

The goal of this program is to empower people with correct social skills so that they can handle any social or business situation comfortably and with grace. When people of all ages understand that etiquette stems from consideration and sensitivity, integrity, loyalty, trustworthiness, compromise and respect; then they have learned the essence of a true lady and gentleman.

Student Registering for the Twentieth Year - 2009 /10

18 successful years and over 8,560 student lessons of all ages later this mature program has evolved into three levels of instruction in social success.

Level I consists of the fundamentals in values, etiquette and dance. Fun!

Level II builds on Level I, expands the dance step repertoire, and emphasises building confidence in dealing with more complex social situations. More fun!

Level III What is knowledge, if it is lost through a lack of practice? Level III provides a supervised social setting for practicing with peers the skills learned.

Over 2600 Level I Students get Tables Manners Training Knife and Fork Set!

In order to make her Table Manners instruction even more effective, Barbara has designed and produced a Knife and Fork set that has special features for the correct positioning of the hands on cutlery. Students learn quickly and effectively how to hold their table utensils in all social situations. More about her Barbara Hinkel's Table Manners Training Knife and Fork Set . "My 7-year old won't eat with anything else!" Cotillion Mom.

SPRING 2009 - GREENWOOD SC CLASSES

Sponsored by Lander University Continuing Education

Basic Etiquette and Ballroom Dance for College Students

Adult Beginning Ballroom Dance

FALL 2009 - NORTHERN VIRGINIA LEVEL I CLASSES

EARLY BIRD SIGNUP

Oakton at the Church of The Good Shepherd (CGS) - Oakton/CGS EB Form

Reston at the Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation (NVHC) - Reston/NVHC EB Form

Vienna at Green Hedges School (GHS) - Vienna/GHS EB Form

Barbara's Early Bird Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

DANCE PROGRAM !!!!

What Barbara teaches in her program has been reviewed and sanctioned by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA), the internationally affiliated body that runs and judges ballroom dance competitions throughout America. What the young people in Barbara's program are getting are the basic steps in Level I, the next level of combination steps in Level II, and routines in Level III and the High School classes that form the underlying moves in competetive ballroom dancing. With many high schools and colleges formimg Swing and Ballroom dance clubs, these students are well positioned for social success upon leaving home. And, if they wish to go that far, this can lead to competing in dance contests or just a lot of fun all around the world.

Barbara can be reached at: Barbara Hinkel's Etiquette and Cotillion Program

114 Hickory Point, McCormick, SC 29835 (864) 391-8356

or e-mail: bmanerly@hers.com

Last updated November 12, 2008

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