Thanks to the Partner Committee for all of their work developing and publishing the new Partner Resource document. AcknowledgementThe original Callers’ Partners Handbook was published in 1978. This updated version (2024) is renamed Partner Resource. The CALLERLAB Partner Committee wants to thank these Callers and Partners for their contribution to this document: Erin Byers, Sue … 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
Attached is a list of known caller schools that are planned over the next year. Encourage new callers as well as experienced callers to attend a school next year. Caller schools will always rejuvenate every caller’s attitude and skills. Scholarships from the CALLERLAB Foundation are available to provide financial assistance to callers seeking to further their education … Read more
In 2024, the SSD, CDP and Challenge Programs underwent a Triennial Review. SSD: There were no changes to the Social Square Dance Program. CDP: There were no changes to the Community Dance Program. Challenge: The changes to C-1 are: Revised Chase Your Neighbor. Added Chase Your Cross Neighbor. Revised Step and Flip. Added Step and … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 2024) * * * * * * * * * * S T A R T * * * * * * * * * * Marketing Committee Square Dance Club Marketing Survey Jack Pladdys, Marketing Chair & Brian Freed, Marketing Vice Chair Help Us Understand Successful Marketing Strategies The CALLERLAB … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 2024) * * * * * * * * * S T A R T * * * * * * * * * * ACCREDITED CALLER COACHES CALLERLAB is pleased to announce that Vernon Jones has recently attained recognition as an Accredited Caller-Coach. Congratulations, Vernon. To be accredited, an applicant … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, there’s an exciting buzz about a new proposal being considered by CALLERLAB Members! With a few exceptions, the building blocks of the Square Dance Activity have remained relatively unchanged for almost 40 years. In this session at the 73rd National Square Dance Convention, Chairman of the Board, Ted Lizotte explained … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 2024) * * * * * * * * * S T A R T * * * * * * * * * * ACCREDITED CALLER COACHES CALLERLAB is pleased to announce that Scott Bennett and Shauna Kaaria have recently attained recognition as Accredited Caller-Coaches. Congratulations, Scott & Shauna. To … Read more
Triennial Review Results: This year, the SSD Program underwent a Triennial Review. There were no changes to the SSD Program. Thank you to the SSD Committee Members for their participation!