Bracken Heidenreich
Jan 10, 2026
General Schedule for 2026
THURSDAY
3:30 PM T-shirt Cutting with Jo in the Nesting Nook (advanced sign-up only)
6:30 PM Wander On In! Pink Perch Opens for Event Check-In
7:00 PM Welcoming Evening Dance
7:45 PM Flockstar Introductions (followed by guaranteed group of dances)
8:30 PM Fun full-flock lesson! Followed by all-request open dancing with DJ Jill
10:45 PM Music ends; all flamingos must exit by 11 PM
FRIDAY
8:00 AM Sashay into the Party! Pink Perch Opens for Event Check-In
8:15 AM Activities start
5:00 PM 🦩 Dinner Break 🦩 Mizell Center Closed 🦩
6:00 PM Instructor Social (by invite only)
7:00 PM Doors open - First 150 flamingos get Silent Disco headsets!
7:15 PM Silent Disco
8:15 PM Open Dance Party with DJ Jill
11:45 PM Music ends; all flamingos must exit by 12 midnight
SATURDAY
8:00 AM Strut into the Fun! Pink Perch Opens for Event Check-In
8:15 AM Activities start
5:00 PM 🦩 Dinner Break 🦩 Mizell Center Closed 🦩
7:00 PM Dueling Power Hours!
8:00 PM Keep the Magic Aglow! Open Dance Party with DJ Jill
11:45 PM Music ends; all flamingos must exit by 12 midnight
SUNDAY
8:00 AM Flap on in! Pink Perch Opens for Event Check-In
8:10 AM Activities start
3:45 PM Open Dance Finale with DJ Jill
4:30 PM Flamingo festivities have flapped to a finish!
PRESENCE MATTERS: We are so excited to offer Presence Matters sessions at Palm Springs Winter Break! These sessions are designed to help you show up strong, clear, and confident—on the dance floor, in the teaching space, and beyond.
Who are the instructor-focused sessions for? These instructor sessions are intended for current weekly instructors, current occasional instructors, current instructor helpers, and future (to-be) instructors. If teaching line dance is part of your present—or your plans—these sessions are for you!
Coaching Chats!
Sign up at Registration!
Coaching chats are relaxed, practical conversations focused on how you show up as a line dance instructor - with energy, confidence, and connection. Not about technique or styling. Join solo or with 1–2 other instructors. No pressure, just real talk and useful takeaways!
Time slots available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
NEW for PS Winter Break!
Topic for All Guests
Showing Up Strong: Presence On and Off the Dance Floor
Whether you’re dancing, teaching, or just out and about, how you show up shapes how you’re perceived—and how you feel. This fun, easy-going session explores simple body language and vocal dynamics tips to project energy, clarity, and confidence. It’s not dance technique; it’s building presence, with bonus extras for instructors.
FRIDAY 🦩 10:30 / 11:25 AM*
*10:30 Funky Flockers;
11:25 Fancy Flyers & Rhythm Rovers
For Instructors
How to Teach with Spark: Connecting Through Energy!
Discover how to create an engaging, high-energy atmosphere that inspires and connects with every dancer. This session focuses on non-verbal cues, emotional energy, and dynamic teaching approaches. It is not a dance technique workshop—it’s about sparking connection.
SATURDAY 🦩 12:15 PM
For Instructors
Reach Every Dancer: How to Engage the Watchers, Listeners, and Movers
Teaching tips for engaging line dancers based on individual learning preferences. This session is about helping adults learn effectively—not about choreography or technique.
SUNDAY 🦩 11:50 AM