Implementation Date: September 1, 2026
CALLERLAB is pleased to announce that the Mainstream Committee has approved two key updates that will guide future instruction for the Mainstream Program.
New Recommended Mainstream Teaching Order Adopted
Committee members voted to adopt an updated teaching order for the (new) Mainstream Program. This revised sequence is intended to support clearer, more consistent instruction for dancers and callers.
Minimum Instructional Time Established
The committee also approved a new recommended minimum of 30 hours of instruction for teaching the Mainstream Program. This standard is designed to ensure dancers receive a solid foundation
Next Steps
The new Mainstream List will take effect September 1, 2026.
The committee will now begin work on a new Mainstream Instructional Guide/Playbook to support callers in applying these updates. Additional information and progress updates will be posted at CALLERLAB.org/tippp. CALLERLAB thanks the Mainstream Committee for its continued work to strengthen caller education and support the success of dancers worldwide
