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Big Scioty Contra DanceColumbus Ohio |
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About Contra DancingWant to have fun in a participatory, truly American, art form? Think you'd enjoy dancing and listening to an entire evening of LIVE, old-time music for only $8.00? Come join us contra dancing at The Big Scioty Barn Dance!
Big Scioty dances are usually on the first and third Saturday nights, from
September through May, on from 8 to 11:00 pm. Most of our
dances are held at First Congregational Church, 444 East Broad Street in
Columbus, Ohio. To find out when the next dance is, see our
current schedule which is also
posted in this group. For additional information, call Kate at (614) 430-9027.
To add your name to our mailing list to receive our
semi-annual flier, email
Want to know more about Contra Dancing? See Gary Shapiro's
description
Welcome to the Old-Time music family; see you at the dance! |
Big Scioty Barn Dances are open to all who want to have fun dancing. No
experience, partner, or costume is required. These
hoe-down style dances feature old and new Southern and Eastern squares
and circles, as well as New England and Mid-Western contras. All dances
are taught. Beginners should arrive at 7.30 pm for instruction. Dances are
more challenging later in the evening. All dancers are encouraged to dance
with different partners, to share skills and gain expertise besides,
you'll have more fun! Children welcome.
A common reaction of people who try Big Scioty's old-time square and
contra dancing is, "I did this in junior high, and didn't much like it.
But this is different! Great live music, high-energy dancing, and friendly
people; and I didn't have to take any lessons before I could have fun!"
