Calendar for all Central Ohio Contra Dances
There are two contra dance organizations in Columbus, Big Scioty Contra Dance and All Soles Contra and Squares. We have combined both schedules here so you don’t miss a dance!
Health Protocols:
Masks and COVID vaccination are optional. We reserve the right to reinstate requirements if conditions warrant it.
BIG SCIOTY FALL 2024/WINTER 2025
Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
Beginners’ Session 7:30 to 8:00 PM
Dancing 8:00 to 10:30 PM
COST: $10 ($7 for members), $5 ($3) for ages 26 and under
We will be returning to first Saturdays (when possible) so our dancers can also attend Cincinnati’s second Saturday dances.
Friday – Sunday Dec 6-8 – Winter WarmUp
BIG SCIOTY WINTER 2025
First 3 dances only:
First Congregational Church
444 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Saturday, Jan. 4: Trillium; caller Gaye Fifer
Saturday, Feb. 1: Hot Coffee Breakdown; caller Callie Allison
Saturday, March 1: The Rosenthorns; caller Frank Buschelmann
BIG SCIOTY SPRING 2025
Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
Saturday, April 5: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra; caller River Abel
Saturday, May 3: The McKenzies, caller TBA
ALL SOLES Fall/Winter 2024 – Summer 2025
Saturday, November 23rd
Band: Corwin and Grace
Caller: Margaret Goodman
Saturday, December 14th
Band: Upriver
Caller: Kenny Greer
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Band: Firefly Trace
Caller: River Rainbowface Abel
Beginners’ Session 7:30 to 8:00 PM
Dancing 8:00 to 10:30 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.
Big Scioty Contra Dance
Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
Beginners’ instruction at 7:30 PM
Contra Dance 8:00-10:30 PM
Adults $10.00 (Members $7.00)
Ages 12-26 $5.00 (Members $3.00)
Children under 12 free
All Soles Contra & Square Dance
First Unitarian Universalist Church
93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214
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Beginners’ instruction at 7:30 PM
Contra Dance 8:00-10:30 PM
Adults $10.00
Ages 12-26 $5.00
Children under 12 free
Child care available