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.
What Happens on September 1, 2026?
- The new program lists are officially in effect.
- Callers should begin teaching and calling from the updated lists.
- Dancers may need to learn a few new calls or adjust to program changes.
- CALLERLAB will provide videos, teaching materials, and guidance on the TIPPP page.
Dancer Transitions
| Previous Program | Learn These Calls |
| SSD Dancers | ¼ Tag the Line ¾ Tag the Line Spin the Top |
| Mainstream Dancers | Single Circle to a Wave |
| Plus Dancers | TBD |
Caller Transitions
| Previous Program | Adds | Drops |
| SSD | ¼ Tag the Line ¾ Tag the Line Spin the Top | Circle to a Line |
| Mainstream | Single Circle to a Wave | Allemande Thars, Shoot the Star, Slip the Clutch, Circle to a Line, Cloverleaf, Dixie Style to a Wave, Do Paso, Eight Chain Thru, Pass to the Center, Spin Chain Thru, Turn Thru, Walk and Dodge, Walk Around / See Saw |
| Plus | TBD | TBD |
Caller Guidance
If your group previously danced only SSD:
- Teach/workshop ¼ Tag the Line, ¾ Tag the Line, Spin the Top.
- Do not call Circle to a Line.
If your group previously danced only Mainstream:
- Include Single Circle to a Wave.
- Do not use calls moved to Plus.: Allemande Thars, Shoot the Star, Slip the Clutch, Circle to a Line, Cloverleaf, Dixie Style to a Wave, Do Paso, Eight Chain Thru, Pass to the Center, Spin Chain Thru, Turn Thru, Walk and Dodge, Walk Around / See Saw.
If your group previously danced Plus:
- Existing dancers know calls added from Basic & Mainstream.
- Watch for updates once the new Plus list is finalized.
Guidance for Running Dances in the Interim and during the Transition
- Identify dances clearly (SSD, Mainstream, (New) Mainstream, Plus, or (New) Plus).
- Communicate changes openly — help dancers understand what’s new.
- Allow time for teaches or workshops for the newly added calls to each program.
- Keep the tone encouraging and educational.
Key Points to Remember
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
- Teaching & Calling: Begin teaching using the new lists as of the effective date. Begin using the new lists at dances but workshop calls added to the list before using.
- Transition Period: While traveling or visiting other groups, gauge the floor to ensure dancers are comfortable with the calls added to each program before including them in your regular programming.
- Support: Additional resources, videos, and tips will be available through CALLERLAB and TIPPP.
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We thank you for the coverage you have given us in the past and for your continued support in the future.