There are six levels from beginner through easy, intermediate, to advanced. The dance music used is mostly popular instrumentals and vocals from the easy listening category, dating back to the 1950's and earlier. They include show tunes, swing, rock, and western. The easy level emphasizes the 2-step and waltz. As one makes the transition to the intermediate level, the foxtrot, quickstep, tango, rhumba, cha cha and jive are introduced.
Advanced levels add more rhythms and sophistication.
In higher levels the dancers might also find themselves doing the Macarena. As in any other activity, the dancers control how far they want to go. An international association of round dance teachers, called Roundalab, maintains the syllabus, instruction standards, and the introduction of new steps and rhythms. National square and round dance conventions are held not only in Canada and the USA, but also in Australasia and Europe. In the southern USA, popular round dance destinations include Florida, the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, Arizona, and Southern California.