Barbara Hinkel's

Etiquette and Cotillion Program

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 - 2010

19 successful years and over 8,800 students of all ages later this mature program has evolved into three levels of instruction in

social success. Because we have relocated the Fall of a school year is the only time Level I classes are viable in NOVA.

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

The way Barbara teaches, these classes are, "The right mix of fun and business!"say cotillion parents with an 85% documented etiquette retention

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.

FALL 2010 - NORTHERN VIRGINIA LEVEL I CLASSES

WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE

THIS SITE IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION PROGRAM FOR FALL 2010

PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER, ANTICIPATE EARLY BIRD PROGRAM INFO UP NLT 1 DECEMBER

YOU MAY PLAN ON AN EARLY AND LATER (TWO) CLASSES BEING OFFERED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

Oakton at Church of the Good Shepherd (CGS).

Vienna at Green Hedges School (GHS)

Reston at the Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation (NVHC)

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

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