FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 2026) * * * * * * * * * * S T A R T * * * * * * * * * * Mainstream Dance Program Teaching Guide Effective September 1, 2026Available at CALLERLAB.org CALLERLAB is pleased to announce the release of the Mainstream Dance Program Teaching Guide … Read more
CALLERLAB is pleased to announce that the Plus Committee has approved a new Plus Program list, effective September 1, 2026. This update reflects the simplified program structure approved last year. Press Release – New Plus List We encourage you to share this news with your membership and community. More information, including draft documents, … 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
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
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
By Justin Russell, Ways & Means Committee Chair Hey square dance enthusiasts! If you’ve been involved in the square dance community for any length of time, you’ve heard about CALLERLAB: The International Organization of Square Dance Callers. Folks might immediately think of definitions or a list of calls, but our organization offers more benefits. In … 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
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
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.