there is an alternative dance program managed by the American Callers Association, called the "1" floor dance program, which consists of 66 steps at present. This list includes some (but not all) calls from Callerlab’s Mainstream list, along with some from Callerlab’s Plus list. It intends to create a more accessible dance program. Other groups of callers advocate even smaller lists to reduce the barrier to new people getting involved. Examples include the "ABC" approach which uses 22 calls, the "Club Level 50", and the Danish M23-M45-M53-M69 approach. The U.S. Handicapable Square Dance Association has defined two lists for use at its conventions, one with 19 calls and a more advanced one with 44 calls. The purpose of programs and program lists Having programs and program lists allows the caller to form his/her choreography from an agreed-upon and widely known list of calls that the dancers are understood to be able to carry out. Dancers can be assured that others who dance the same program know identical calls. Having managed program lists allows modern western square dance to be an international activity. When a dance is advertised as being a multi-program dance then there are either "tips" or special rooms available for the dancer at the various programs. See also Modern western square dance External links Callerlab- International Association of Square Dance Callers American Callers Association Where's The Dance- The worldwide source for finding modern western square dance clubs at every program level Dosado.com- An information portal for modern western square dance (Excluding music, all other aspects of dosado.com are shut down indefinitely per owner) References Callerlab web site: canonical information about Callerlab-managed lists. "Square Dance Programs...What's the Difference?" by Clark Baker, September 2000, Retrieved October 27, 2005. "Challenge Square Dancing: Myths and Responses" by Clark Baker, January 2005, Retrieved October 27, 2005. Square dance