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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. |
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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 |
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Marcus
Coker has been dancing since 1999.
When a group of friends invited him to a swing dance class, he began teaching two years later, and opened his own studio, Momentum Dance Concepts, in 2005. It is his desire to convey his passion for Lindy Hop, ballroom, and all types of social dancing to his students while teaching solid technique, strong basics, and unique patterns.
While Marcus is known to teach throughout the local community and choreograph routines for many organizations, his strongest attention is on those who take lessons on a weekly basis.
His personal belief is that dance offers much more to people than steps and patterns; he believes it is a way to enhance confidence, relationships, personal health and self-expression.
In 2009, Marcus and his friends started Southern Fried Swing, the area's first annual Lindy Hop convention, as a way to give back to the community and grow the Lindy Hop scene. At last year's event, Marcus and Janie performed Charleston with the Chick-Fil-A cow. |
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2009 - 2010
Senior Teen Leaders |
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| 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. |
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2009 - 2010
Junior Teen Leaders |
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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. |
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2009 - 2010
Sophomore Teen Leaders
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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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