MaryE | Big Scioty Contra Dance

Big Scioty – Sat., July 29 – free dance at special location! Trillium with Darlene Underwood calling

by MaryE | Jun 22, 2023 | Big Scioty

Big Scioty is having a special July dance! We usually do not hold dances in the summer, but Mark Barsamian is having a family reunion and wants to share contra joy with his family! This dance is co-sponsored by Mark Barsamian and Carey Snyder (and Big Scioty!) We are...

Big Scioty – Sat., May 6 – Brickersons of the Hock with Liz Burkhart calling

by MaryE | May 1, 2023 | Big Scioty

Big Scioty will wrap up its 2022-23 season with Brickersons of the Hock, an Irish-flavored band that has long been a regular presence at the annual Dublin Irish Festival (you may know them as Boys of the Hock). The enthusiastic calling will be provided by Cincinnati’s...

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...