In September 2026, Callerlab (the International Association of Square Dance Callers) will introduce major changes to the Mainstream and Plus square dance programs.
Click here to view the full list of calls in the new Mainstream Program.
Click here for information about the new Plus Program.
Mainstream Program 2026
This program currently includes 67 calls (48 in Basic and 29 in Mainstream). As of September 2026, this will be reduced to 50 calls which is similar (but not identical) to the current Social Square Dance (SSD) program.
Mainstream Calls Not Shown In The New List
Forward & Back
Plus Call added to the Mainstream List
Single Circle To A Wave
Basic Calls Moved to Plus
Do Paso
Walk Around the Corner
See Saw
Circle to a Line
Mainstream Calls Moved to Plus
Cloverleaf
Turn Thru
Eight Chain Thru
Pass to the Center
Allemande Thar (formation)
Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar
Slip the Clutch
Shoot the Star
Walk and Dodge
Dixie Style to a Wave
Spin Chain Thru