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 2025-2026
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, Sept. 6, 2025: Trillium; caller Beth Mast
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025: Raven & Goose (formerly Corwin & Grace) ; caller Liz Burkhart
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: The Hollertones; caller Margaret Goodman – brief waltz lesson will be offered
December 5-7 – Winter Warmup (Worthington Community Center)
First Congregational Church
444 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026: Hot Coffee Breakdown; caller Gaye Fifer
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026: Trillium; caller Dan Kappus
Saturday, March 7, 2026: The Rosenthorns; caller Frank Buschelmann
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 – Summer-Winter 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Annual potluck & dance
Band: The Corndrinkers
Caller: Susan English
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Band: Old Grey Cats
Caller: Rick Szumski
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Band: Carter Scratch Band
Caller: Beth Mast
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Band: Roscommon Sessions
Caller: Margaret Goodman
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Band: Firefly Trace
Caller: Kenny Greer
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
(map)
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