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 SUMMER/FALL 2024
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.
Saturday, August 24: Trillium; caller TBA. Big Scioty doesn’t usually have an August dance, but since All Soles has cancelled their August dance, we will offer one this year.
Saturday, Sept. 7: The Brickersons; caller Margaret Goodman
Saturday, Oct. 12: Box and String (duo from PA); caller Kim Thompson
Saturday Nov. 2: The Hollertones; caller Liz Burkhart
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 SUMMER/FALL 2024
Caller: Liz Burkhart
Band: Old Grey Cats
Saturday, August 24th – cancelled, sorry!
Saturday, September 28th
Caller: Susan English
Band: Roscommon Sessions
Saturday, October 26th
Caller: TBD
Band: Carter Scratch Band
Saturday, November 23rd
Caller: Margaret Goodman
Band: Corwin and Grace
Saturday, December 14th
Caller: Kenny Greer
Band: Upriver
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