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 Winter 2025 – Spring 2026
We will once again dance at Clinton Heights for most dances, but dance downtown at First Congregational for January, February and March.
Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
Saturday, April 11, 2026: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra; caller Kim Thompson
Saturday, May 2, 2026: The McKenzies; caller Richard Ades
ALL SOLES – Winter 2025 – Spring 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (2:00 – 4:30 pm; beginner’s lesson at 1:30)
Band: Root Cellar String Band
Caller: Michael Hamilton
NO APRIL ALL SOLES DANCE
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (2:00 – 4:30 pm; beginner’s lesson at 1:30)
Band: Roscommon Sessions
Caller: Kim Thompson
Saturday, June 20, 2026 (2:00 – 4:30 pm; beginner’s lesson at 1:30)
Band: Gem City Revelers
Caller: David Mould
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 1:00 PM
Contra Dance 2:00-4:30 PM
Adults $10.00
Ages 12-26 $5.00
Children under 12 free
Child care available