MaryE | Big Scioty Contra Dance

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

by MaryE | Apr 27, 2026 | Big Scioty

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...

Big Scioty – April 11 – Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra w caller Kim Thompson

by MaryE | Mar 23, 2026 | Big Scioty

The April 11 dance will feature the Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra and caller Kim Thompson When, where: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 2025. We will be returning to the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202 If you’re new...

Big Scioty – March 7 – Rosenthorns w Frank Buschelmann calling

by MaryE | Feb 27, 2026 | Big Scioty

Join us for our third and last downtown dance of the year, with Cincinnati’s Rosenthorns and Frank Buschelmann. 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...

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

by MaryE | Jan 4, 2026 | Big Scioty

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....

Big Scioty – Jan. 3 – Hot Coffee Breakdown w Gaye Fifer calling

by MaryE | Dec 29, 2025 | Big Scioty

Big Scioty’s first contra dance of 2026 will feature the incomparable Gaye Fifer and the always delightful Hot Coffee Breakdown. Gaye is an internationally known caller whose clear instruction and friendly style make contra dancing fun for beginners and experts alike....