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[quote=Anonymous]I would hardly consider it a social club unless an hour and a half once a month qualifies. At upwards of 200 kids per class (most drop out after a few years, but that's their choice), I wouldn't consider that terribly exclusive either. The parents have no role except to drop off and pick up their kids outside the ballroom except the handful that help chaperone each month. We're Black, Jewish, not etiquette alums, and were "invited."  I made my son do it for 2 years (they have a lot of trouble keeping boys in it) and am not sorry- saying that as a Black AND Jewish family. It's not a bad thing to have an awkward boy learn how to look a girl in the eye, how to wear a jacket and time, and how to shake hands and introduce himself. Seriously, that's about all they do. Call me an optimist, but over time it will likely diversify more. There's nothing to prevent Black families from recommending others, etc., we just know most folks will think it's kind of silly.  Girls, for their part, love to get dressed up. Why not let them play dress-up once a month?
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