MaryE | Big Scioty Contra Dance

Big Scioty – Sat., April 1 – The Old Grey Cats with Kim Thompson calling

by MaryE | Mar 27, 2023 | Big Scioty

A local band called the Old Grey Cats will make its Big Scioty debut on April Fools’ Day. Consisting of Dave Notman on fiddle, Harold Cheyney on keyboard and Margaret Goodman on flute and whistle, the trio plays a variety of old-time, Irish and French Canadian tunes....

Big Scioty – Sat., March 4 – The Rosenthorns with Stephanie Schlie calling

by MaryE | Feb 20, 2023 | Big Scioty

Caller: Stephanie Schlie Band: The Rosenthorns COVID protocols followed. See below for details. WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 8-10:30 p.m. If you’re new to contra or feel a bit rusty, plan to arrive at 7:30 p.m. for a quick and easy lesson. WHERE: Clinton Heights Lutheran...

Big Scioty – Sat., Feb. 4 – Trillium w Gaye Fifer calling

by MaryE | Jan 22, 2023 | Big Scioty

Band: Trillium Caller: Gaye Fifer. COVID protocols followed. See below for details. Big Scioty’s February contra dance will benefit from the incomparable calling of Pittsburgh’s Gaye Fifer, whose clear instruction and firm but friendly style makes even beginners feel...

Big Scioty – Sat., Jan. 7 – Hot Coffee Breakdown w Darlene Underwood calling

by MaryE | Dec 9, 2022 | Big Scioty

Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown Caller: Darlene Underwood Join us to dance to the tunes of Louisville fiddle legend Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders on keyboard and Luis de Leon on percussion and harmonica. You can expect energetic, instrumental tunes with roots in Irish,...

Winter WarmUp – Dec. 2-4, 2022

by MaryE | Nov 11, 2022 | Big Scioty

Winter WarmUp is back! We’re making it fun with calling by the internationally known Gaye Fifer and the inventive Frank Buschelmann, plus music by the always exciting Hotpoint Stringband and the sublime Mean Lids. Sound will be provided by Jamie Platt. Winter WarmUp...