Peel-Off In Palm Springs is a clothing optional square dance event for men, held in Palm Springs, CA.
Peel Off 2026
CANCELLED
Due to the closure of our host hotel
Please stay tuned here and on IAGSDC.ORG for updates!
Q&As
| Do I have to get naked to dance? You don’t have to, but the only things I’ve ever seen anyone wear are shoes, hats, sunscreen, and jewelry! |
| What is the dance level? The level is adjusted for the dancers attending. Usually, there will be separate sessions at SSD, Plus and Advanced, with the challenge program adjusted to the level of the available dancers. |
| Can Women Attend? At this time, Peel-Off events are limited to men only. |
| Want To Know More? See the Contact Information below to reach us with questions! |
Event Detail
Our talented staff will be calling programs from SSD to C1, although the C program will be adjusted to meet the level of the dancers. Current class members will be accommodated with class level tips, again depending on the number that sign up.
ALL DANCING AT THE HOTEL IS ON GRASS OR IN THE POOL. PLAN FOR SOME KIND OF APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR.
Provisional Program
Friday
Registration will open at 4:00 on Friday. Happy Hour will begin at 5:00ish with beer, wine, soda, and snacks. Dinner will be served by your Peel-Off Committee after Happy Hour, and dancing will be in the grassy knoll after dinner. Most dancers will wind down with more hospitality, and visits to the various facilities offered by the resort. Gay bars are a short distance from the venue for those who want to venture out!
Saturday
On Saturday, there will be coffee provided by the resort in the lobby when they open (check with the front desk for times). Breakfast will be served by your Peel-Off Commitee whenever they wake up (around 8:00). Dancing will be from 9:30 – 12:30ish followed by lunch served by the Peel-Off Committee. Dancing will resume with Pool Tips at 3:00. Refreshments will be served at 4:30ish with another dinner prepared by The Committee following Happy Hour. At 7:00, dancing will continue OFF-SITE (clothing required). Join the local square dance clubs with our caller and others from 7:00pm to 9:00pmish.
You’re on your own after the dance, to enjoy the resort, or make your own way to clubs and other venues in Palm Springs.
Sunday
Sunday morning will be a repeat of the Saturday schedule until 12:00, when we’ll have our farewell tip followed by lunch served by your Peel-Off Committee. (Please note that checkout is at 11:00, so please plan accordingly with the hotel). You’ll be able to stay and enjoy the resort facilities until 5:00 PM if you’re not booked to stay Sunday night. Many choose to stay on at the resort for additional days to enjoy the atmosphere there, and to sample the delights that Palm Springs has to offer. Ask the resort for rates for additional nights!
Contact Information
If you cannot find the information you need here, please use any of the following:
- Snail-mail to: Peel-off,
- c/o 340 E Balboa Dr.,
- Tempe AZ 85282
- TEXT: Seth 480.818.0846
- e-mail to info@peeloff.org
| How It All Began |
| Peel Off Statistics The table below lists information for both Peel Off in Palm Springs, and Peel Off in the Sierras |
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| # | Date | Location | Callers | Dancers |
| 1 | 1995 | Rancho Cicada, North CA | Bill Eyler, Harlan Kerr | |
| 2 | 1998 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Bill Eyler, Grant Ito | |
| 3 | 1999 | Rancho Cicada, North CA | Frank Lescrinier, Harlan Kerr | |
| 4 | 1999 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Bill Eyler, Darren Gallina | |
| 5 | May 5-7, 2000 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Nick Martellacci | 69 |
| 6 | August 2000 | Rancho Cicada, North CA | Grant Ito | 40 |
| 7 | 2001 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Bill Eyler and Ron Masker | 77 |
| 8 | May 10-12, 2002 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Bill Eyler and Andy Shore | 82 |
| 9 | May 2-4, 2003 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Howard Richman | 61 |
| 10 | Sept 5-7, 2003 | Wildwood Retreat, Guernville | Todd Fellegy | 43 |
| 11 | Apr 30-May 2, 2004 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Andy Shore | 63 |
| 12 | Aug 27-29, 2004 | Wildwood Retreat, Guernville | Bill Eyler | 45 |
| 13 | Apr 29-May 1, 2005 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Darren Gallina | 52 |
| 14 | April 28-30, 2006 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Todd Fellegy | 50 |
| 15 | April 27-29, 2007 | CCBC, Palm Springs | Bill Eyler & Andy Shore | 58 |
| 16 | April 11-13, 2008 | CCBC, Palm Springs | John Oldfield | 43 |
| 17 | Oct 9-11, 2009 | All Worlds Resorts, Palm Springs | Darren Gallina | 56 |
| 18 | Oct 15-17, 2010 | All Worlds Resorts, Palm Springs | Vic Ceder | 39 |
| 19 | Oct 15-16, 2011 | Canyon Club Hotel | Todd Fellegy | 39 |
| 20 | Oct 12-14, 2012 | Canyon Club Hotel | Dayle Hodge | 37 |
| 21 | Oct 18-20, 2013 | Canyon Club Hotel | Gary Monday | 40 |
| 22 | Oct 17-19, 2014 | Canyon Club Hotel | Bill Eyler | 33 |
| 23 | Oct 16-18, 2015 | Canyon Club Hotel | Darren Gallina | 37 |
| 24 | Oct 14-16, 2016 | Canyon Club Hotel | Gary Monday | 42 |
| 25 | Oct 13-15, 2017 | Canyon Club Hotel | Vic Ceder | 42 |
| 26 | Oct 19-21, 2018 | Canyon Club Hotel | Bill Eyler | 42 |
| 27 | Oct 18-20, 2019 | Canyon Club Hotel | Todd Fellegy | 38 |
| x | Oct 16-18, 2020 | Canyon Club Hotel | CANCELED | CANCELED |
| 28 | Oct 15-17, 2021 | Canyon Club Hotel | Darren Gallina | 47 |
| x | Oct 7-9, 2022 | Canyon Club Hotel | CANCELED | CANCELED |
| 30 | Oct 13-15, 2023 | Canyon Club Hotel | Bill Eyler | 43 |
| 31 | Oct 11-13, 2024 | Canyon Club Hotel | Dayle Hodge | 51 |
| 32 | Oct 10-12, 2025 | Canyon Club Hotel | Michael Levy | 38 |