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.
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