CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for fall and winter schedules)
NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE: May 11 – Upriver with Margaret Goodman calling
NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: April 27 – The Corndrinkers w Kim Thompson calling
CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for fall and winter schedules)
NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE – April 13 – Big Fun with Drake Meadows
NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: April 27 – The Corndrinkers w Kim Thompson calling
Directions to Mennonite Church
Big Scioty – Sat., Feb. 10 – Trillium w Kim Thompson calling
Join us as we dance to the music the talented Athens-based trio Trillium, consisting of Mark Barsamian on fiddle, Mark Delozier on piano and Zeke Hutchison on mandolin. Kim Thompson, also of Athens, will provide the calling. We will be dancing in a new, bigger venue!...
Big Scioty Contra Dance
Columbus Mennonite Church
35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
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.