Greenwood Junior Cotillion
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Socializing, Dancing, Etiquette, Fun!

The Greenwood Junior Cotillion is a six-month program designed to teach dance and social skills to students in 5th through 9th grades.  The season begins in September of each year, and ends with the final ball in February. 

In addition to learning social etiquette, manners, and dance skills, GJC students will gain a much increased self-confidence and strong character that will carry through all aspects of adulthood. 

Sessions are conducted in a safe learning environment and will provide opportunities to practice and enjoy these skills with friends and classmates at memorable events with a blend of dance instruction, refreshments, decorations, and fun.

Annually, we host the Holiday Ball and the King and Queen of Hearts Ball in which the students will be able to show off their new skills to parents and onlookers.

Cotillion Director

The Greenwood Junior Cotillion Director is Mary Ann Sandifer. 
Mrs. Mary Ann has been married for 30 years to her high school
sweetheart, Donnie Sandifer.  They have two children, Tara
and Travis. 

Mrs. Mary Ann loves children and coordinating events, which is a vital part of her position at the Mercy Fitness Center.  She is also a current member of the Greenwood School Board. 

This love for children and the Greenwood community is the
reason behind the Greenwood Junior Cotillion.  "To offer a positive
atmosphere and learning environment for our children in Greenwood
and the surrounding communities is my ultimate goal in organizing
these events." 

You may contact Mrs. Mary Ann at 479-996-4504 or 479-650-2373,
or e-mail info@greenwoodjuniorcotillion.com

Dance Instructor

Marcus Coker has been dancing since 1999.

Marcus studied for two years with DeAnna Lee, who learned from US Open National Swing Champions David and Tracy Appel. DeAnna describes Marcus as "an incredible dancer and a spirited teacher."

Marcus has taught at and choreographed for many local schools and organizations. Marcus is often a choreographer for the annual PromFest held at Central Mall. He has choreographed for Greenwood High School's productions of The Wizard of Oz and Cinderella.

Additionally, he has choreographed for the Youth Arts Coalition in their productions of Peter Pan, Damn Yankees, The Wizard of Oz, and Broadway, Our Way!

Currently, Marcus owns and teaches at Momentum Dance Concepts, his studio in Downtown Van Buren. This is his second year with the Greenwood Junior Cotillion.

Teen Leaders
 

2009 - 2010
Senior Teen Leaders

Back row from left to right: Drew Hasley son of Greg Hasley and Wittney Hasley, Heather Climer daughter of Chris and Theresa Climer, Kristi Clemons daughter of Keith and Jenna Clemons, Bryan Loyd son of Dr. Greg and Marta Loyd, Mollie Grace Wilkinson daughter of Stanhope and Debi Wilkinson, Candice Campbell daughter of Bobby and Johnnie Campbell, and Travis Green son of Dr. Doug and Michelle Buckley. Front row and seated are Kayla Thames daughter of Kenny Thames and Pam Salter, and Brittany Cochran daughter of Devin Cochran and Tisha Cochran. Not pictured is Brandon Brewer son of Jeff and Tammy Brewer, and Paige Passmore daughter of Mike and Elizabeth Passmore.

 

2009 - 2010
Junior Teen Leaders

Front row from left to right: Morgan Saxton daughter of Judy Saxton, Madi Avlos daughter of Brett and Kelly Avlos, and Emmi McCollom daughter of Paul and Pam McCollom. Middle row from left to right: Parker Sampson son of Dick and Kim Sampson, Drew Allen son of Ken and Sabrina Edwards, Tony Sandifer son of Eric and Gena Sandifer, Chance Moquett son of Ron and Sherry Moquett, Will Styles son of Roger Styles and Barbara Styles, and Matt Turner son of Mark and Kathy Turner. Back row from left to right: Reagan Moses daughter of Ryan and Amanda Moses, Annsley Garner daughter of Steve Garner and Sheryl Garner, Katey Wyckoff daughter of Scott and Pam Wyckoff, Jordyn Cleavenger daughter of Gary and Sherry Cleavenger, and Miriam Foster daughter of Brett and Renee Foster. Not pictured is Terri Hood daughter of Selena Tolbert, and Savannah Skaggs daughter of Kelvin and Tina Skaggs.


 

2009 - 2010
Sophomore Teen Leaders

Back row from left to right: Emily Gates daughter of Steve and Jan Gates, Conner Johnson son of Kathy Johnson, Leo Wilkinson son of Stanhope and Debi Wilkinson, Heath Weindel son of Richard and Vicki Weindel, Allie Wilson daughter of Don and Suzy Wilson, Daniel Fritsche son of Ken and Debbie Fritsche, Patrick Ford son of James Ford, Olivia Foster daughter of Brett and Renee Foster, and Daniel Wilkinson son of Ed and LaDonna Wilkinson. Front row from left to right are Landon Williams son of Ronnie and Pam Williams, Andrew Moore son of David and Carrie Moore, Emily Brown daughter of Bryan and Debbie Brown, Blake Hasley son of Greg Hasley and Wittney Hasley, Jordan Taylor daughter of Jim and Teresa Taylor, Andrew Crockett son of Tony and Janet Crockett, and Justin Cooper son of David and Tammy Cooper.


 
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