CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for fall and winter schedules)
NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: November 23 – Corwin & Grace; caller Margaret Goodman
NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE: Winter WarmUp weekend – Dec. 6-8
CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for fall and winter schedules)
NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: November 23 – Corwin & Grace; caller Margaret Goodman
NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE: Winter WarmUp weekend – Dec. 6-8
Big Scioty – Sat., Sept. 17 – Trillium with Frank Buschelmann calling
Band: Trillium (Mark Barsamian, Mark Delozier and Zeke Hutchinson); Caller: Frank Buschelmann Admission is $10 ($7 for members), $5 for ages 12-26 ($3 for members), free for children under 12. Location: Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave.,...
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
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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 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.