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THURSDAY,  JANUARY 8,  2026

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8:00pm-2:00am Welcome to the Experience & Capricorn Birthday Set

Location: Royal Palm Ballroom (lobby level)

DJ Rodney Mack (Detroit, MI) & DJ Blaze (South Florida)

Attire: Casual

Cover: $10

 

FRIDAY (DAY), JANUARY 9,  2026

 

10:00am- Golfers travel to course

Location: Coral Springs Golf Course 

10800 W Sample Road Coral Springs Florida 33065

Self transportation

Green fee: $70pp 

MAC Team Coordinator: Jerry Rhodes (216-509-3208)

11:22am - Golfers Tee Off

 

11:00am-5:00pm Vendors Row Open 

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

12:00pm-5:00pm Registration Desk Open

Check in-get your wristbands & MAC pack

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

1:00pm-4:00pm Hospitality Suite Open 

Location: Suite 308 (3rd floor) 

Complimentary beverage & snacks until gone

(Bring your blue MAC Steppers Sippy Cup)

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1:00pm-4:30pm Day Set 

Location: Royal Palm Ballroom (lobby level)

DJ  M.A.C (Cleveland, OH)

Cover: Complimentary

 

 

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FRIDAY (NIGHT),  JANUARY 9,  2026

 

7:00pm-2:00am Vendors Row Open 

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

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7:30pm-1:00am Registration Desk Open

Check in-get your wristbands & MAC Pack

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

 8:00pm–2:00am MAC Set (Make A Connection)

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom (2nd floor)

Attire: White Shirt & Jeans (denim)

Cover: $40pp

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SATURDAY MORNING, January 10, 2026

 

The MACnificent Reset: A Wellness Prelude

8:45am-1:30pm

Cost: Complimentary

 

The Power in the Pause

Reset Your Rhythm. Raise Your Vibe.

Before the music drops tonight and the dance floor calls, we invite you to something deeper.

The MACnificent Reset is a Saturday morning wellness prelude designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul.

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8:45am-9:30am Sound Healing 

MAC Wellness Professional: Dr. George Love, Jr., DOM, A.P. Doctor of Asian Medicine

Location: Poolside (4th level)

Cover: Complimentary

Attire: Relaxed/comfortable  (bring a towel)

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9:45am-10:15am Qi Gong Movement

MAC Wellness Professional: Dr. George Love, Jr., DOM, A.P. Doctor of Asian Medicine

Location: Poolside (4th level) 

Cover: Complimentary

Attire: Relaxed/comfortable

 

10:30am Conversations: MAC Sisterhood & MAC Brotherhood  (2nd level vendor row area)

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10:45am-11:45am: MAC Sisterhood Exchange

Topic: Stepping Into Your Femininity, Unapologetically

Soft strength. Bold boundaries. Amazing changes

MAC Wellness Professional: Dr. LaTasha Russell Franklin 

MAC Wellness Professional: Maria A. Cephas, CPC Life Coach

Location: Gulf Stream Room (2nd level vendor row area)

Cover:  Complimentary

No shoes allowed, please bring or wear a pair of socks

 

10:45am-11:45am MAC Brotherhood Exchange 

Topic: “Redefining Strength: Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Not Amor” 

Strength with Substance. Leadership with Heart. Built on Connection.

MAC Wellness Professional: Job W. Brunat LMHC, NCC, QS

Location: Atlantic Room (2nd level vendor row area)

Cover: Complimentary 

 

12:15pm-1:30pm The MAC Exchange: His & Hers — An Interactive Dialogue

Two Perspectives. One Truth. Amazing Changes Begin Here.

MAC Wellness Professional Team

Location: Gulf Stream & Atlantic Rooms  (2nd level vendor row area)  

Cover:  Complimentary

The MAC Exchange creates space for authentic dialogue around communication, relationships,

emotional connection, and personal growth​.

Guided by lived experience and professional insight​, to ​​inspire you ​to build healthier connections

and make amazing changes in your life.

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11:00am-5:00pm Vendors Row Open

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

12:00pm-5:00pm Registration Desk Open

Check in-get your wristbands & MAC Pack

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

1:00pm-4:00pm Hospitality Suite Open  

Location: Suite 308 (3rd floor) 

Complimentary beverage & snacks until gone

(Bring your blue MAC Steppers Sippy Cup)

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1:00pm-4:30pm Day Set

Location: Royal Palm Ballroom (lobby level)

DJ Rodney Mack (Detroit, MI) 

Cover:  Complimentary

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NOTE: SUNDAY LIP SYNC BATTLE CONTESTANTS

6 Contenders- (1st come) 

Must sign up and give DJ your music/music choice no later than Saturday afternoon

 

2:00pm-3:30pm Steppers Workshop

Instructors: Mykel Farr (Chicago, IL) & Will Nealous (Yolo Steppers- Atlanta, GA)

Workshop: $25pp (atd - sold separately)

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom (2nd floor)

 

4:00pm-5:30pm Walkers  Workshop 

Instructor: Sarah & Josh

Workshop $25pp (atd - sold separately)

Location: Gulf Stream & Atlantic Rooms  (2nd level vendor row area)  

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7:00pm-2:00am Vendors Row Open 

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

7:30pm-1:00am Registration Desk Open

Check in-get your wristbands & MAC Pack

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

8:00pm-2:00am Main Event 

Attire: Steppers Sharp- Shades of Blue (strictly enforced) with a Touch of Old Hollywood Glam

Cover: $50 (ATD)

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom (2nd floor)

Hors devours served around 9:15pm until done 

Note: Due to hotel catering, late arrival & paying at the door may not include food

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SUNDAY,  January 11, 2026 

 

10:00am  Registration Desk Open

Check in-get your wristbands & MAC Pack

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

11:00am-5:00pm Vendors Row Open 

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

 

11:00am-12:30pm Lip Sync Battle  

6 Contenders- (1st come) 

Must sign up and give DJ your music/music choice no later than Saturday afternoon

Located: Grand Cypress Ballroom  (2nd floor)

 

12:30pm-2:30pm Brunch Served 

Immediately following the lip sync battle…until food is done

Note: Due to hotel catering, late arrival & paying at the door may not include food

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

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2:30pm-5:00pm Farewell Brunch Set

Location: Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

Cover: $45

Note: Due to hotel catering, paying at the door may not include food

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SUNDAY NIGHT, January 11, 2019

AFTER PARTIES

Off-Site Locations

 

4:00pm-9:00pm  After Party

Hosted by South Florida Steppin Assoc.

Top Resto and Bar

7130 N University Drive

Tamarac, FL 

Cover- $15pp

DJ Tony T

Contact-John Hill 616-915-6208

 

9:00pm - 2:00am “The Late Nite Send-Off”  

Hosted by Dr. Tasha & Lafayette

Cover: $5 donation for the DJ

Bring a dish or bottle to share

Location: 16762 SW 12th St., Pembroke Pines, Fl 33027

 

Itinerary is subject to adjustments

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MAC STEPPERS WEEKEND EXPERIENCE  7

ITINERARY

JANUARY 8-11, 2026

ALL MAC EVENTS HELD AT HOST HOTEL

 

**HOST HOTEL**

The Fort Lauderdale Marriott North

6650 N Andrews Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

*Complimentary on-site self-parking*

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MAC STEPPERS WEEKEND EXPERIENCE 7

ITINERARY

JANUARY 8th-11th, 2026

ALL MAC EVENTS HELD AT HOST RESORT

 

 

**HOST RESORT**

FT. LAUDERDALE MARRIOTT NORTH

6650 N. ANDREWS AVE, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 

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