Mainstream

Consisting of the next 19 or so calls added to the Basic 50, the time to complete Mainstream (MS) is short. Bill Eyler teaches this program on Monday nights at the ASDC. The MS lessons alternate with Basic lessons during the evening, and there may be full level dancing as well. One year is usually required to complete the MS dance program and have a nice amount of time afterwards to solidify the experience and get comfortable.

MS is a fun level where there is still a lot of "dance" in the square dancing and where the styling that is unique to Gay and Lesbian square dancing is mastered. The class is often repeated by Wilde Bunchers. (Turtle-Bear is one such dancer known to have gone through MS as a girl 3 times, before meeting Kris and being 'forced' to learn Plus as a boy!) Some callers are capable of interpreting MS calls and calling tips that will strain the ability of Challenge dancers - it is a very interesting program.

Once dancers learn MS, they can dance at events all over the world! There are many gay and lesbian square dance weekends to attend and make new friends. MS dancers can have a hell of a good time at the IAGSDC® convention! After some experience (several months) they may go on to Plus classes.

Written by Turtle-Bear

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