Big Scioty Contra Dance | Contra Dance in Central Ohio

CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for winter and spring schedules)

NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: Saturday, April 26 with The Pegheads and caller Kim Thompson

NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE: Saturday, May 3 with The McKenzies and caller Sarah Kaiser

CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for winter and spring schedules)

NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: Saturday, April 26 with The Pegheads and caller Kim Thompson

NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE: Saturday, May 3 with The McKenzies and caller Sarah Kaiser

Big Scioty – May 3 – The McKenzies w caller Sarah Kaiser

Apr 14, 2025

The May 3 dance will feature the McKenzies and caller Sarah Kaiser. When, where: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday,May 3, 2025, Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202. If you’re new to contra or a bit rusty, plan to arrive at 7:30 p.m. for...

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Beginners welcome!

We offer a beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, ½ hour before the dance. New contra dancers are encouraged to attend.
No need to come with a partner.
All dances are called.
All dances begin with a walk-through of the dance.

Great exercise!

Wear cool and comfortable clothing, since you may warm up as the night progresses.
Wear comfortable, clean, dry shoes that will let you move easily on our nice wooden floor.

Live music!

We book the best regional talent for your dancing pleasure. These musicians and callers work together to deliver a lively and fun contra dance experience. Look below for information on the talent we have booked for our next dance.

Friendly atmosphere!

We are a multi-generational community and all are welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you!

What is contra dance?

Glad you asked! Contra is a form of social dance that, like square dancing, has roots in the barn dances held in pioneer days. It’s fun and easy to learn – if you can walk, you can contra dance! For more information read our “About Contra Dance” and “What to Expect” pages.