Big Scioty Contra Dance | Contra Dance in Central Ohio

CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE)

NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE:

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 – 2:00 – 4:30 pm

Band: The Pegheads; Liz Burkhart

NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE:

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

Band: Trillium; Caller: Dan Kappus

LOCATION: First Congregational Church, 444 East Broad St., Columbus, 43215

Big Scioty – Feb. 7 – Trillium w Dan Kappus calling

Jan 4, 2026

Join us for our second downtown dance of the year, with longtime favorite band Trillium and caller Dan Kappus. When, where: The dance runs from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at our winter home, First Congregational Church, located next to the art museum at 444 E....

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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.