Big Scioty Contra Dance | Contra Dance in Central Ohio

CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE)

NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE:

Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 2:00 – 4:30 pm

Band: Roscommon Sessions; Caller: Kim Thompson

NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE:

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026

Band: Raven & Goose; Caller: River Abel

LOCATION: Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202

Big Scioty – May 2 – The Pegheads with caller Richard Ades

Apr 27, 2026

Some matches were meant to be! Richard Ades was scheduled to call an All Soles dance in February, but when January’s snowstorm kept another caller away, he ended up switching dates and sharing the stage with the Pegheads. Fast forward to Big Scioty’s upcoming May...

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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, LGBTQ-friendly group, 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.