cotillion
Cotillion is a term used for a formal social dance or ball, with roots in 18th-century European court culture and later adoption in North America. In English, cotillion has referred to both the dancing event and, in some regions, a coming‑out or debutante presentation. The word conveys a sense of ceremony, etiquette, and coordinated group dancing as a social activity.
Origins lie in the French cotillon, a festive dance at court and in salons during the 18th
Regional variation: In the United States, cotillion often denotes a debutante ball or a charity event featuring
Etiquette and format: Cotillion events typically include guided dances, a scheduled order of figures, and a