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  Callerlab - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Callerlab is the international association of square dance callers, and is the largest square dance association in the United States.
CALLERLAB exists to improve square dancing: to recruit, promote, and maintain the square dance activity.
It is their mission to provide education and guidance to the leaders of this activity.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Callerlab   (131 words)

  
 Square Dance Setup Terminology - FASR
For each of these details, there is a standardized term, approved by Callerlab, which allows callers to communicate this information with other callers.
Callerlab uses a single letter to designate some of the most common formations.
Callerlab assigns these numbers to the 6 arrangements for the most common formations.
www.all8.com /sd/calling/fasr.htm   (3573 words)

  
 My First CALLERLAB
CALLERLAB consists of three days of conference sessions, evening banquets, BOF (birds of a feather) sessions, committee meetings, a general membership business session (generally held on the morning of the last day), and occasional special dances.
CALLERLAB made me understand that this is a real phenomenon, and also a problem facing the entire square dance community, not just the GLBT dance community.
The primary purpose of the CALLERLAB convention seems to be for the various committees to be able to meet in person, solicit opinion from CALLERLAB members, and make decisions about everything from what calls should be included in each program, to how long it should take to teach a given level.
www.danceinfo.org /articles/firstcl.html   (2643 words)

  
 Callerlab's call list
Callerlab is an international association of more than 3,000 callers.
Callerlab was officially formed in 1974 with the purpose to standardize the square dance calls, so that they mean the same all over the world, and are learned in the same sequence.
There are other caller associations than Callerlab, but all Danish square dancers use the sequence as stated below, whether they dance Modern Western Square Dance or New Style Square Dance.
www.linedance.dk /e-html/callerla.htm   (143 words)

  
 CALLERLAB History
Below is a history of CALLERLAB furnished by Jerry Reed, Executive Secretary.
CALLERLAB began when a founding committee of four Hall of Fame callers made up of Bob Osgood, Lee Helsel, Arnie Kroneberger and Bob VanAntwerp planned a meeting in 1971.
CALLERLAB is committed to unifying the dancer and caller leadership of the activity to promote the fun and fellowship that square dancing and all its associated dance forms can bring to its participants.
www.penrod-sq-dancing.com /cl-hist.html   (928 words)

  
 managedcare.ca - Callerlab   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
During the 2000 CALLERLAB convention in Las Ve...
CALLERLAB Members - Please plan to attend the 2006 CALLERLAB Convention in Charlotte, NC April 10 - 12, 2006.
Each program is defined by a list of things that a dancer must know to dance that program.
www.managedcare.ca /Callerlab/reference/fullview/wikipedia/164214   (135 words)

  
 Callerlab   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
CALLERLAB was established in 1974 by 23 of the most dedicated, professional callers of that day.
As dedicated professionals, CALLERLAB members subscribe to a code of ethics and work toward strengthening the square dance activity by striving for excellence in leadership, calling and teaching.
CALLERLAB has a proven track record of accomplishments for over two decades.
www.legacyonline.org /callerlab.html   (132 words)

  
 CALLERLAB
In the late 1980's, the CALLERLAB Board Of Governors took action to create a foundation which would be dedicated to the preservation and promotion of square dancing.
The CALLERLAB Foundation for the Preservation and Promotion of Square Dancing was formed in 1992 and is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.
The 2006 CALLERLAB convention be held April 10 - 12, 2006 in Charlotte, NC.
www.callerlab.org   (383 words)

  
 CallerLab Mainstream Teaching Order 1994-1995   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is designed to give guidance to those callers who care to use it.
CALLERLAB recommends that the Basic and Mainstream Program be taught in not less than sixty (60) hours.
CALLERLAB also recommends that calls be taught from more than a single position or formation and that styling and timing be included as a part of the teaching program.
cc.ysu.edu /~dmsewell/WSD/callerlab-mto-9495.html   (134 words)

  
 Callerlab   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
CALLERLAB (http://www.callerlab.org) is the International Association of Square Dance Callers.
CALLERLAB is an organization of leaders in the square dance community, a group of leaders dedicated to recruiting and teaching new dancers to appreciate the joys of square dancing.
The people involved in CALLERLAB are men and women who are dedicated to the square dance activity.
squaredancing.org /callerla.htm   (234 words)

  
 Callerlab Basic/Mainstream/Plus Program
CALLERLAB programs define a world-wide standard of square dance calls to be taught in square dance classes or workshops.
In addition, CALLERLAB's intent is that approved styling and timing of square dance movements will be an integral part of all classes and dance programs.
CALLERLAB recommends that the MAINSTREAM Program, calls 1-66, be taught in not less than sixty (60) hours and the PLUS Program, calls 67-96 be taught in not less than thirty (30) hours.
lucy.troja.mff.cuni.cz /~mdia0128/Square/defs/bmp-list.html   (702 words)

  
 Database of all Square Dance Calls
CALLERLAB "c1" ; aqs 3/92 was C1 DATE ("1974") AUTHOR ("kopman,lee") BURLESON (1777) KOPMAN (72) KING ("42") BA (("tag" "nsnsnsns" "12345678" "tag" "nnnsnsss" "65218743" :mirror) ("tag" "nnnsnsss" "12345678" "tag" "nnnsnsss" "65218743" :use-mirror)) LIST-UNDER recycle variations:) (defcall all 8 cross cycle
CALLERLAB "c2" ; was c3a until 12/89 DATE ("1971") AUTHOR ("saunders,john" "orr,ken") BURLESON (1127) KOPMAN (41) KING ("97") BA (("2x4" "nsnsnsns" "12345678" "2x4" "snsnsnsn" "42681375" :mirror) ("4x2" "nnssnnss" "12345678" "2x4" "snsnsnsn" "43781265" :left))) (defcall alter the column
CALLERLAB "c2" BA (("tag" "nsns" "12345678" "2x4" "snsnsnsn" "15627348" :left) ("tag" "snsn" "12345678" "2x4" "ssnnssnn" "13427568" :left)) PHRASE "counter") (defcall shift 1, scoot and counter
www.tiac.net /~mabaker/calls_database.html   (15730 words)

  
 History of Square Dancing (Callerlab)
It was decided that during these early stages CALLERLAB would conduct business under the "wing" of The Sets in Order American Square Dance Society, and that CALLERLAB's home office and staff would be provided by SIOASDS, without cost to CALLERLAB.
A description of the formation of CALLERLAB would be incomplete if it didn't recognize the contribution and pivotal role played by Bob Osgood.
With the help of a professional artist, the CALLERLAB logo, DIRECTION newsletter heading and other artwork was created, approved by the members and put into use.
www.eaasdc.de /history/shecalle.htm   (2065 words)

  
 Ask the Square Dance Guru - DOSADO.COM
In (3), the situation is ambiguous, and even Callerlab's definition begs the question and doesn't help, because we need to know if the centers can work with each other before we know whether they make a wave (shown with []), or stay facing out in their own box (shown with {}).
In the Callerlab definition of Peel Off, the original leads have a "step forward" as their final motion, and thus shouldn't be able to roll.
Another school of thought (which at one time had the official backing of Callerlab) says that standing still is part of the call, so And Roll only applies to the people who are still moving at the end of the call.
www.dosado.com /articles/guru.html   (12644 words)

  
 Square Dance
CALLERLAB is the International Association of Square Dance Callers.
As an organization of square dance callers, it is Callerlab's mission to provide education and guidance to the leaders of our activity.
CALLERLAB also maintains a suggested list of dancing programs, from Basic through C-3A.
www.queertheory.com /arts/dance/queer_square_dancing.htm   (550 words)

  
 Callerlab Advanced Definitions - Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This document is derived from the official Callerlab Advanced Definitions, last updated October, 1995.
Before you use these definitions, you should be familiar with the CALLERLAB Basic/Mainstream definitions, the CALLERLAB Plus definitions, the CALLERLAB arrangement numbers, and the CALLERLAB standard formation and position names.
CALLERLAB recommends that calls such as Swing Thru and Spin the Top be danced using the hands-up position and the palm star handhold.
www.square-dance.sk /karolina/mirror/defs/adv-intro.html   (2166 words)

  
 The Heart of America Callers School
He is an accredited Caller Coach and has shared his knowledge and experience both in his local area and at festivals and conventions all over the square dance world.
A member of CALLERLAB since 1976, he is also a past Chairman of the Board of CALLERLAB.
Paul is a CALLERLAB member and currently serves as the Vice chairman of the Caller-Coach Committee.
www.geocities.com /squaredance.geo/School/america.html   (476 words)

  
 Dutch Treat
Tim is active with the local callers and an accredited member of CALLERLAB, the International Association of Square Dance Callers.
He has served on the Board of Governors for the organization and was chairman of the CALLERLAB FOUNDATION for the preservation and promotion of square dancing.
Currently he is on the Board Of Governors of CALLERLAB and is serving on its' Executive Committee.
www.dutchtreatweekend.com   (699 words)

  
 CALLERLAB Foundation Quilt Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The quilt is 63" X 91 « " and include 190 signatures of callers from all over the country and abroad, plus the signatures of all the CALLERLAB Board of Governor, Milestone Award winners and vocalists from the "God Bless the USA" recording.
This beautiful blue and white quilt with gold stars for the BOG and Milestone signatures, will be raffled off at the 50th National Square Dance Convention in Anaheim, CA.
The quilt will be shown at the CALLERLAB booth at the 50th National Convention.
www.chuckandgerry.com /PHOTOS/foundation/clquilt.html   (172 words)

  
 Jerry Junck   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A member of CALLERLAB since 1976, he is a past Chairman of CALLERLAB and an accredited CALLERLAB coach.
He is also an accredited CALLERLAB coach, and has traveled to many places to share his skills teaching new and experienced callers.
Paul is a CALLERLAB member and currently serves as current Chairman of the Caller-Coach Committee.
www.wesquaredance.com /JerryJunck/Flyers/College/Back.htm   (456 words)

  
 Jon Jones   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He has been a member of CALLERLAB since 1974, was elected to the Board of Governors in 1976 and served a two-year term (1979-1981) as the third Chairman of the Board.
Jon was Chairman of the CALLERLAB Mainstream-Basics Committee for several years.
He was also Chairman of the CALLERLAB Caller Coach Committee for several years.
www.globalmusicproductions.biz /html/body_jon_jones.html   (322 words)

  
 Community Dance Program (CDP)
References to CDP in the remainder of the site refer to the 'concept' of community dancing which is used by many dance advocates.
In 1988 the International Association of Square Dance Caller's (CALLERLAB) established the Community Dance Program (CDP) and published a small manual describing the program.
CALLERLAB represents over 3000 dance leaders with interests in a wide variety of dance forms including all the ones mentioned above.
www.d4bp.com /cdp.html   (766 words)

  
 EAASDC Bulletin 2/98
It is further agreed by the CALLERLAB membership that the existing Basic/Mainstream and Plus dance programs remain intact and in use through the design phase of these proposed new dance programs.
The institution CALLERLAB includes in its name the term 'International' thus claiming a certain field and in the past has done justice to that by setting up and administrating a common basis, i.e.
If Callerlab, on the other hand, sees its function in creating standards to keep square dancing a unified activity around the world, then creating different standards for the U.S. and for everybody else is a step in the wrong direction.
www.eaasdc.de /bulletin/eaab8027.htm   (6275 words)

  
 Jim Wass
Fifteen teachers were taught to dance the 20 calls of the Diamond Program and given basic instruction in the theory and practice of square dance calling to enable them to proficiently use the Diamond program in their schools.
Both are again scheduled to present at the 51st NSDC in St. Paul, MN where Jim will speak on teaching square dancing to the developmentally disabled and Ann will lead a sewing seminar and present a slide session on the history of square dance attire.
Jim has been member of CALLERLAB since 1989 and became a voting member in 1992 when he attended his first CALLERLAB convention.
www.jimwass.com /squaredance/jimwassbio.htm   (833 words)

  
 HISTORY OF SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING!
Furthering the work of a "Sets in Order" committee formed in 1969, Callerlab met for the first time in 1974.
Callerlab has also produced official definitions for each of the lists including proper timing and styling.
Since the waltz and polka gained popularity at the same time as the Quadrille, couple dances have probably always been part of square dance evenings.
www.chebucto.ns.ca /Culture/SRDFNS/history.html   (2744 words)

  
 Callerlab Dress Code   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
During the 2000 CALLERLAB convention in Las Vegas, NV a Position Paper on a proposed dress code was presented to the membership for a vote.
Many organizations have been debating this issue and there seems to be strong sentiment on each side.
The CALLERLAB Board of Governors has debated the issue and realizes that there exists a great potential for dividing dancers by mandating a more relaxed square dance attire to all participants and events.
www.squaredanceworld.com /fca/htdocs/dresscode.htm   (442 words)

  
 WINNING WAYS
Some time ago a major metropolitan newspaper, reporting on a "fair demo," said the dancers "tried to make it look like fun" and in an interview one dancer talked about how much time it took to learn and all the steps they had to learn, but now it was fun.
These handouts are available from the CALLERLAB Foundation via electronic mail as a.PDF file or via regular mail as a paper copy to anyone who requests them, please contact the Foundation: Phone (321) 639-0039; E-mail: FoundationFL@aol.com for more information.
Wayne states another thing about the way he runs his classes and dances is that the most important thing for anyone who walks through the door is for them to laugh, have fun, and enjoy themselves.
www.squaredancing.com /michigancouncil/WinningWays.htm   (6892 words)

  
 Methods of Movement: Square Dance Information
Modern square dancing began with the advent of public address equipment good enough to allow changing dance patterns and the use of recorded music.
In 1974, an organization named CALLERLAB, The International Association of Square Dance Callers, held its first convention.
CALLERLAB's aim is to promulgate the principles of fun and friendship, and to standardize square dance terms, timing, and styling.
www.methods-of-movement.com /square-dance.php   (280 words)

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