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 AdoptedCommittee members voted to adopt an updated teaching order for the (new) Mainstream Program. This revised sequence is intended to support clearer, … Read more
Implementation Date: September 1, 2026 CALLERLAB’s updated (New) Mainstream and (New) Plus program lists take effect September 1, 2026. Starting that date, new teaching should begin from the new lists. A transition period will follow, allowing callers and dancers time to adjust. Use caller judgment to keep your dancers successful and confident on the floor. … Read more
CALLERLAB is pleased to announce that the Additional Details for Square Dance Definitions document is now available for download. This new companion resource expands on the existing Definitions documents, offering additional explanations and clarifications about dancing and calling across all CALLERLAB Programs. The material is organized into five key areas — Formations, Commands, Dance … Read more
The CALLERLAB Mainstream Committee has officially approved the new Mainstream Program list, reflecting the simplified Program structure approved earlier this year. The new list will take effect on September 1, 2026. Press Release – New Mainstream List What this means for you: Next Steps:Visit callerlab.org/tippp to follow the roadmap, view draft documents, and explore FAQs. … Read more
CALLERLAB is pleased to announce that Italian translations of the Basic and Mainstream Definitions are now available online. These new resources mark an important step forward in supporting the growth of modern square dancing in Italy and throughout the international community. We extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to Lidia Pasquali and her husband for … Read more
Thanks to the Definitions Committee on their work on the new Formation Pictograms Document. Updates include:
Effective Immediately • Transition Phase UnderwayFull Implementation by September 1, 2026 In a vote of 336 to 112, CALLERLAB members have officially approved a revised Program Policy Statement as of May 29, 2025.This resolution introduces a simplified Program structure, including a newly defined entry-level program and a streamlined path forward for modern square dancing. For … Read more
Home Office Hours UpdateEffective immediately, the Home Office will be operating on a modified summer schedule due to staff scheduling adjustments. Our temporary hours will be Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. This seasonal schedule will be in place throughout the summer months. As always, we remain committed to serving you. … Read more
Limited Edition Commemorative Vinyl Record – Silent Auction https://callerlabfoundation.com/bids Celebrating 50 Years of CALLERLAB • Benefiting the CALLERLAB Foundation We’re excited to offer a special collectors’ edition vinyl record—created to celebrate the 50th CALLERLAB Convention—as part of an online silent auction. This one-of-a-kind project is the first vinyl square dance pressing in years! The tune, … Read more
The 50th CALLERLAB Convention was more than a milestone — it was a celebration of everything we believe in. In Greenville, SC, we gathered under the theme “Working Together: Don’t Stop Believin’.” And that spirit echoed through the entire event. We shared memories, sparked new ideas, and strengthened the bonds that make this community so … Read more