About Charley Harvey

Caller Charley Harvey, who recently relocated to Charlotte North Carolina, began dancing in Berea Kentucky over twenty five years ago. He has called dances far and wide, teaching American Folk dance in Denmark and leading local dances throughout the eastern US.

Charley Harvey loves dance. He began as an English Country Dancer, went on to become a member of Berea College Country Dancers. In 1992 he helped found the Berea Kentucky dance series "Oh Contraire!" and began calling dances regularly shortly after that. He has served as a workshop leader (Swing, Hambo, Salty Dog Rag to name a few) at various Contra Dance Weekends throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West.

Widely regarded as an exciting and enthusiastic dance caller and sometime Washboard impresario, Charley's goal is for everyone to have as much fun on the dance floor as possible.

Charley is noted for clear and concise teaching (he is great with beginners!) and an enthusiasm that is contagious! No matter how much experience you have as a dancer (or how little), Charley will lead an evening of dance that will leave you smiling!