Reprinted from the December 2023 DIRECTION Newsletter: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REFLECTIONS By Teresa Berger, Executive Director This issue wraps up the 50th volume of DIRECTION. Wow! I’d like to take just a moment to thank you for your continued support of CALLERLAB as we continue fostering the art of square dance calling and improving caller skills. … Read more
Want to join us in supporting a cause close to our hearts? This Giving Tuesday we’re raising money for the CALLERLAB Foundation for the Preservation & Promotion of Square Dancing (The Foundation) and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. We’ve … Read more
As we gear up to celebrate National Square Dance Day on November 29, CALLERLAB would like to remind dancers about the Marketing Resources available online at callerlab.org/marketing. Check out the Press Release below.
Did you know…CALLERLAB has a sample contract for clubs and callers to use? Check out the updated fillable PDF that now includes SSD as an option in the program section!
A huge thanks to the 171 dancers who came out to the CALLERLAB fundraiser dance this weekend and raised over $1,600 for CALLERLAB! The dance was sponsored by the Riley Wrangers Square Dance Club and the Star Promenaders – thanks to all the members who helped facilitate the details of this event! We had attendees … Read more
The Applications Review Committee recently voted on the below question: (September 2023) Q: Is it proper for everyone to roll following a diamond circulate? A: Yes. The ARC voted this to be proper for everyone to roll following a diamond circulate. You can read all of the ARC past decisions in the ARC Decision History … Read more
Are you looking for something fun to pass the time? Check out two new CALLERLAB word puzzles! The CALLERAB word search is a great activity for your club socials. Enjoy!
In 2023, the Mainstream and Advanced Programs both underwent Triennial Reviews. The results are below: Mainstream: There were no changes to the Mainstream Program. Advanced: The Advanced Committee voted to Redefine Zig/Zag, Zag/Zig. The Advanced Committee will move forward with a discussion on the redefining of the call Zig/Zag, Zag/Zig in the near future. Thank you to … Read more
Resolution #1 – Resolution to Create a New CALLERLAB Committee: Submitted by Members Stephen Cole & Steve Kopman Click here to read Resolution #1 – Resolution to Create a New CALLERLAB Committee. You may read the feedback on Resolution #1 by clicking here. Resolution #2 – Bylaws Revision: Submitted by the Executive Committee Click … Read more
We’re Moving! The relocation and transition of the CALLERLAB Home Office is currently underway and set to officially take place on October 7, 2022. The staff in Topeka, KS and the new staff in Greenwood, IN have been busy with preparations and planning for this event. The Topeka Office will be closing October 5, 2022 … Read more