The Mainstream program is designed by Callerlab, the international association of square dance callers. It consists of 50 calls, starting with the easiest calls and adding more as dancers gain experience.
Callerlab recommends that the Mainstream program be taught over a period of at least 44 hours of instruction.
This page is in the process of beimg updated to new 2026 Mainstream program.
Mainstream Calls – Alphabetic Order
A one-page list of the Mainstream calls in alphabetical order.
Mainstream Calls – Teaching Order
A one-page list of the Mainstream calls – listed in the recommended teaching order.
Mainstream Calls
Videos and descriptions of each move in the Mainstream Program.
Additional Programs
After gaining experience with the Mainstream Program, dancers may be interested in learning more calls in the Plus Program. The local Acey Pluses club offer Plus level lessons.
Advanced & Challenge Programs
Experienced dancers who wish more challenge can advance to these levels. The Double A’s club offers this level of lessons.
RESOURCES
Taminations
The Taminations website offers excellent animations of all Basic, Mainstream and Plus calls. It is available as a free download for desktop computers, tablets and mobile phones.
North Shore Squares
This club provides videos of individual square dance calls in the mainstream program. It is a recommended resource for new dancers.
Video Square Dance Lessons
The Saddlebrook Squares club offers videos of Basic and Mainstream calls. Several calls are included in each video, so that you can see how different calls are combined together.