The Mainstream Level of square dance moves (or “calls”) includes the moves from “Cloverleaf” to “Recycle”.
Definitions are links to the Callerlab teaching files. Videos are links to the North Shore Squares or Saddlebrook Squares websites.
Animations of square dance moves are available on the Taminations website. Select the level (SSD, Basic One, Basic Two or Mainstream), select the move and then select a starting formation..
Basic and Mainstream Program
A list of all Basic and Mainstream moves.
Checklist of Mainstream Moves
A one-page list to help new dancers track their progress.
M01. Cloverleaf – Definition – Video
M02. Turn Thru – Definition – Video
M03. Eight Chain Thru / Eight Chain 1, 2, 3, etc. – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M04. Pass to the Center – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M05. Thar Family – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M05a. Allemande Thar – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M05b. Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M05c. Wrong Way Thar – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
– An uncommon variation of Allemande Thar
M06. Slip the Clutch – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
– A “get out” move from an Allemande Thar formation
M07. Shoot the Star / Shoot the Star Full Around – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
– A “get out” move from an Allemande Thar formation
– “Full Around” is an uncommon variation
M08. Single Hinge – Definition – Video
M08b. Couples Hinge – Definition – Video
M09. Centers In – Definition – Video
M10. Cast Off 3/4 – Definition – Video
M11. Spin the Top – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M12. Walk and Dodge – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M13. Slide Thru – Definition – Video
M14a. Fold – Definition – Video
M14b. Cross Fold – Definition – Video
M15. Dixie Style to an Ocean Wave – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M16. Spin Chain Thru – Definition – Video (Saddlebrook)
M17. Tag the Line Family – Definition – Video
M17a. Tag the Line (In / Out / Left / Right) – Definition – Video
M17b. Tag the Line – Fraction (1/4, 1/2, 3/4) – Definition – Video
– Click here to view an article about these “fractional” variations of Tag the Line
M18. Scoot Back – Definition – Video
M19. Recycle – Definition – Video