Callerlab, the International Association of Square Dance Callers

As an organization of square dance callers, part of our mission is to provide education and guidance to callers. CALLERLAB also maintains information (lists, definitions, and other information) on a variety of dance program from Basic through C-3A.
The CALLERLAB Mission Statement is: To foster the art of square dance calling, and improve caller skills.

200 SW 30th Street, Suite 104 * Topeka, KS 66611
Phone (785) 783-3665 / FAX (785) 783-3696
Email: info@callerlab.org or callerlab@aol.com
 

CALLERLAB’s Executive Committee has approved listing all CALLERLAB members who have obtained proper BMI and ASCAP licensing on our website. The link for this list is posted on the front page of the CALLERLAB web site www.callerlab.org . USA clubs and organizations sponsoring dance events are legally responsible for BMI and ASCAP licensing or insuring that callers they use for these events have proper licensing. Now clubs may verify callers licensing by checking the posted list or by calling the CALLERLAB Home Office.

Callerlab, the International Association of Square Dance Callers

As an organization of square dance callers, part of our mission is to provide education and guidance to callers. CALLERLAB also maintains information (lists, definitions, and other information) on a variety of dance program from Basic through C-3A.
The CALLERLAB Mission Statement is: To foster the art of square dance calling, and improve caller skills.

200 SW 30th Street, Suite 104 * Topeka, KS 66611
Phone (785) 783-3665 / FAX (785) 783-3696
Email: info@callerlab.org or callerlab@aol.com

Roundalab, A non-profit educational organization for round dance leaders world-wide, established in 1976 by round dance teachers to provide a framework for standardizing various aspects of the activity such as dance figures, cue terms, cue sheet format and teaching methodology.

The International Association of Round Dance Teachers, Inc.
176 S Cole Rd, Boise, Idaho 83709-0932 roundalab@roundalab.org
877 Y I DANCE (877-943-2623), (US) 208-377-1232

Roundalab, A non-profit educational organization for round dance leaders world-wide, established in 1976 by round dance teachers to provide a framework for standardizing various aspects of the activity such as dance figures, cue terms, cue sheet format and teaching methodology.

The International Association of Round Dance Teachers, Inc.
176 S Cole Rd, Boise, Idaho 83709-0932 roundalab@roundalab.org
877 Y I DANCE (877-943-2623), (US) 208-377-1232

Dancing with a Difference.  Enhance your life with Dance. Regardless of your age, dancing is great fun for everyone. Our students tell us that dance classes enhance their romance, improves their health, and promotes confidence. This website is dedicated to help you experience for yourself….. the fun …. the excitement …..and connection ……of Dancing with a Difference.

USDA, THE WORLDS LARGEST SQUARE DANCE ORGANIZATION

As a “dancers” organization, the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC. serves to represent the square, round, contra, clogging, line and heritage dancer in decisions which are made at the national level relative to the development and growth of the dance activity. This representation takes place through the various State and Regional organizations affiliating with the USDA. As a united voice, the USDA is able to express the views of the dancers on a national level so that they might be relayed to other national and international groups with whom the dancers interact such as leaders, callers, cuers, instructors, commercial enterprises, other dancers, etc.

USDA, THE WORLDS LARGEST SQUARE DANCE ORGANIZATION

As a “dancers” organization, the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC. serves to represent the square, round, contra, clogging, line and heritage dancer in decisions which are made at the national level relative to the development and growth of the dance activity. This representation takes place through the various State and Regional organizations affiliating with the USDA. As a united voice, the USDA is able to express the views of the dancers on a national level so that they might be relayed to other national and international groups with whom the dancers interact such as leaders, callers, cuers, instructors, commercial enterprises, other dancers, etc.

The Single Square Dancers U.S.A., better known as SSDUSA. SSDUSA is a organization formed to promote and stimulate interest in square dancing among solo adults of all ages. If you're not familiar with the organization here's a few informational pages for you. If you are not currently a Square Dancer, or if you haven't been to a Square Dance lately, then read on and find out about the fun and friendship of the activity.

The Single Square Dancers U.S.A., better known as SSDUSA. SSDUSA is a organization formed to promote and stimulate interest in square dancing among solo adults of all ages. If you're not familiar with the organization here's a few informational pages for you. If you are not currently a Square Dancer, or if you haven't been to a Square Dance lately, then read on and find out about the fun and friendship of the activity.

ARTS-Dance,  Alliance of Round, Traditional and Square-Dance Inc.

The Alliance for Round, Traditional and Square-Dance (the ARTS) is a newly formed entity that can better describe the diverse groups making up the 'greater' American Folk Dance community. Such a coalition will offer all dance organizations a chance for affiliation on a balanced and representative basis. The ARTS will allow for more effective public education of the square dance image, the health and fitness benfits of related dances to obtain corporate sponsorship, without diminishing any of the autonomy, or unique qualities and programs of any individual affiliate member.

The objective and purpose of the National Square Dance Campers Associations is to provide an opportunity for, and to encourage those interested in, both Modern Western Style Square Dancing and Camping, and to combine these two activities for mutual enjoyment.

The USA WEST POLICY was established to further good fellowship of square dancing and to provide communication, knowledge and education for the operation of all phases of square and round dancing in order to promote, protect, and perpetuate the future of the activity through mutual understanding and cooperation throughout the world. This is to be accomplished by guiding, assisting and making recommendations for the planning, preparation and production of the USA WEST SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION ®.This greatly benefits' the square and round dance activities with the main emphasis on the primary objective of education.http://www.usawest.net/

The IAGSDC supports gay and lesbian Modern Western Square Dance (MWSD) clubs worldwide, including the United States, Canada and Japan. Our organization was formed by and for lesbians and gay men and for their friends. You do not have to identify as gay or lesbian to dance with an IAGSDC club. Membership is open to all square dancers. All IAGSDC clubs dance the Callerlab specified levels of MWSD.
 

All Join Hands Foundation, Ltd, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to supporting the funding of projects that will preserve and promote Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) square dancing and other associated dance forms. The projects will protect the heritage of the activity and contribute to its growth, emphasizing the social, physical, and mental benefits of square dancing. All Join Hands Foundation will also increase public awareness, educate and inform the general public about preserving the art of square dancing, educating the public on GLBT square dancers, and educate the public about square dancing as an art form.

The mission of The Foundation is to preserve and promote the folk art of American square dancing and related dance forms.

We share a diverse range of dance and music with an intergenerational audience, develop leadership in dance and music to ensure its continuity, retain records which document the past, present, and future of our American dance and promote fellowship and enjoyment through the production of dance events, music, and dance materials. All of this emphasizes the spirit and dances of Lloyd Shaw. Join our circle of dedicated, enthusiastic members as we follow in the footsteps of history.

The Ghost Riders started in Concord, California with one man's idea. As you know, callers had been using records for a long, long, time. The reason was quite simple really, you see, they could practice anytime without calling a musician. Not only that, but they never had to worry about where they would take their cue. They'd call a "do-cee-do" at the guitar solo and a "right hand star" at the moment the fiddle took off. that is because the record never changed, it was the same each and every time they would call a tip.

The Ghost Riders started in Concord, California with one man's idea. As you know, callers had been using records for a long, long, time. The reason was quite simple really, you see, they could practice anytime without calling a musician. Not only that, but they never had to worry about where they would take their cue. They'd call a "do-cee-do" at the guitar solo and a "right hand star" at the moment the fiddle took off. that is because the record never changed, it was the same each and every time they would call a tip.

Dixie Round Dance Council has been a significant factor in promoting the growth and enjoyment of round dancing. Besides the fun of a weekend dance experience, it accomplishes positive growth.