Harrison Keely, contra dance caller, at the John C. Campbell Folk School

Harrison calls the circle dance Quarndon Hill to the music of the Blue Ridge Ramblers. Video by Kevin Cannon. Harrison Keely is a dance caller from western North Carolina who specializes in contra dances. A regular on the John C. Campbell Folk School schedule, he studied calling under Diane Silver and has called at more than 150 events in the region. His experience includes calling at Sautee – Georgia's largest contra dance – and community dances in Athens, Knoxville, Franklin, and Chattanooga, as well as guest calling at Folk School events such as Fools Ball, Fall Festival, Winter Dance Week, and Little Middle, along with camps and private celebrations. In 2025, he served as assistant to Gaye Fifer for the Folk School’s Dance Caller’s Course. He also calls some English and square dances. Harrison is especially passionate about encouraging dancers — particularly young people — to try their hand at calling, and he enjoys mentoring them toward success. Known for his welcoming energy, he is committed to creating joyful dance floors where everyone feels confident and connected. For inquiries, contact hkeely@gmail.com. Follow Harrison on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonKeelydance Find Harrison online at http://www.dosido.dance