Dear Cotillion Families and Friends,

I hope this message finds you well. This past year has been an incredibly challenging one for me personally, as I experienced the loss of both of my parents within a short time of each other. Navigating that grief, along with the responsibilities of settling their estate and maintaining my full-time job, has been a difficult journey.

After much thought and consideration, I have made the very difficult decision not to offer Cotillion classes for the 2026 season. I apologize for the delay in sharing this news, but it has taken time to come to this decision. At this point, I simply haven’t had the time—or the bandwidth—to prepare for the upcoming season in the way the program deserves.

I also apologize to those who have reached out and not received a response. I wanted to be able to share a message directly with everyone so that the information would come from me personally. I know this may be disappointing to students and families who have been looking forward to participating, and for that, I am truly sorry.

While I deeply appreciate the offers of help and support that I know will come, coordinating that would also require time that I just don’t have right now. Please know that this decision was not made lightly. I remain devoted to the tradition of grace, respect, and social confidence that Cotillion represents, and I am hopeful to resume classes for the 2027 season.

Thank you for your understanding, kindness, and continued support. 

With heartfelt appreciation,
Laurie Mottice
Director