Orinda Cotillion is thrilled to have had the services of Don O’Connell as head instructor for our dance classes since 1978.

Don and his team of dance teachers have been in high demand as Cotillion instructors in the East Bay for over forty years and have taught over 14,000 middle schoolers how to dance. Currently, Don O’Connell is the instructor of several Cotillion programs in the area including those in Orinda, Moraga, Piedmont and The Diablo Valley.

Don O’Connell’s exciting dance program delivers on the following core attributes:

ACTION
A fast paced teaching style that challenges students, keeps them engaged while allowing for a variety of partners and delivering tons of fun!

MUSIC
The best of what’s hot now, and the best of what was hot then!

LEARNING
How to engage respectfully with a dance partner
How to dance more than 5 classic dance styles
How to interact socially at a party or other social event while having a great time.

FUN
Don’s team of instructors provides constant positive reinforcement.
The goal is that everyone leaves class feeling good–including the chaperones!