Who is Debutante?

Female:  debutante or deb (from French: débutante, “female beginner”) is a young woman of aristocratic or upper-class family background who has reached maturity and, as a new adult, comes out into society at a formal “debut” or possibly debutante ball.

What age is a debutante?

Young women from around the world, ranging in age from 16 to 21, are selected to be debutantes to formally present themselves to society.

What is the male version of a debutante?

The male equivalent  of a debutante ball is referred as “beautillion ball”.

The Jamaican School of Etiquette will be hosting the first Debutante Ball in September 2020. Further information will be posted on the website. In the meantime, you can contact us via email to register your interest.