CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE)
NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE:
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 – 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Band: Old Possum’s Menagerie; Caller Liz Burkhart
NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Band: The Rosenthorns; Caller: Frank Buschelmann
LOCATION: First Congregational Church, 444 East Broad St., Columbus, 43215
Big Scioty – Jan. 3 – Hot Coffee Breakdown w Gaye Fifer calling
Big Scioty’s first contra dance of 2026 will feature the incomparable Gaye Fifer and the always delightful Hot Coffee Breakdown. Gaye is an internationally known caller whose clear instruction and friendly style make contra dancing fun for beginners and experts alike....
Big Scioty Contra Dance
Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
Jan-Feb-March:
First Congregational Church
444 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
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
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Beginners welcome!
- We offer a beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, ½ hour before the dance. New contra dancers are encouraged to attend.
- No need to come with a partner.
- All dances are called.
- All dances begin with a walk-through of the dance.
Great exercise!
- Wear cool and comfortable clothing, since you may warm up as the night progresses.
- Wear comfortable, clean, dry shoes that will let you move easily on our nice wooden floor.
Live music!
We book the best regional talent for your dancing pleasure. These musicians and callers work together to deliver a lively and fun contra dance experience. Look below for information on the talent we have booked for our next dance.
Friendly atmosphere!
We are a multi-generational community, LGBTQ-friendly group, and all are welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you!
What is contra dance?
Glad you asked! Contra is a form of social dance that, like square dancing, has roots in the barn dances held in pioneer days. It’s fun and easy to learn – if you can walk, you can contra dance! For more information read our “About Contra Dance” and “What to Expect” pages.