Big Scioty Contra Dance | Contra Dance in Central Ohio

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

Directions to Mennonite Church

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., May 11 – Upriver with Margaret Goodman calling

by MaryE | Apr 17, 2024 | Big Scioty | 0 Comments

Join us as we dance to Upriver, with Margaret Goodman calling. Where: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43214 When: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday (March 9, 2024) If you’re new to contra or a bit rusty, plan to arrive at 7:30 p.m. for a quick and...

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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.