Baran Dance is a Charlotte-based nonprofit contemporary dance company. We move to move you.
Through multidisciplinary performances and mentorship programs, we further accessibility, inclusion, and equity in contemporary dance throughout the Southeast.
08/20/2026
to performing in Small Plates Choreography Festival: Duck last month! ☀️ Not much better than dance, beach, sun, and fun with fellow amazing artists.
We are THRILLED to announce that we will be hosting Small Plates Choreography Festival: Charlotte in February 2027! Stay tuned for more information and applications (opening SOON)! ⚡️
pc: Maya Elliot Small Plates Choreography Festival
08/15/2026
Announcing 📣 BARAN DANCE SZN 26/27 -
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08/14/2026
ATTENTION! 📣 Baran Dance SZN 26/27 is HERE! Save the dates and buckle up. It’s going to be a wild year…
🦇 FRIGHT NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Friday 10.23 The Long Room
ON SALE NOW 🎫 LINK IN BIO
❄️ WINTER WORX
Friday 12.11 Free Range Brewing
in collaboration with Cambodian Legacy Project
supported by Arts & Science Council
🪩 TINY DANCES: BDXZ
Saturday 12.12 + Sunday 12.13 Petra's Bar
in collaboration with ZULYNΞΤΤΞ 🇵🇷🏳️🌈
👯♂️ SMALL PLATES CHOREOGRAPHY FESTIVAL
Saturday 2.27 + Sunday 2.28 The Long Room
co-produced by Small Plates Choreography Festival
👨🎤 BIG MOVES: BDXN2
Friday 5.28 - Sunday 5.30 Open Door Studios
in collaboration w/ Nicholas Holman + Nic Pugh
You’ve been warned. 🤘 See you there!
08/13/2026
TBT 🪩 LOVE IS LOVE 💖 HAPPY PRIDE 🌈
pc: Kat Lawrence
08/10/2026
Happy (?) Monday! 🫠 The impending end of Summer got you down? Us too. But cheer up and stay tuned for some BIG season announcements from BD! Hang in there and watch this space…
pc: Jordan Sanders
SUMMER SKEWL
Company Repertoire
Saturday 8.8
👨🏼🏫 RJ Lee
🧠 Audrey Baran
🎧 MOA
08/03/2026
📣 Registration for MOVE BEYOND is OPEN!
Contemporary meets Cambodian dance in this FREE community class! Baran Dance and the Cambodian Legacy Project Cambodian Legacy Project are thrilled to offer this beginner-friendly series suitable for ALL levels (age 18+). Participants have the opportunity to perform at Free Range Brewing Free Range Brewing in Noda on Friday, December 11th.
Classes are FREE, but registration is required! This project is supported by Arts & Science Council 🫶
👯♀️ MOVE BEYOND 👯
Fridays 10:00 - 11:30am
September 11 - December 11
Open Door Studios
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08/02/2026
TODAY! 💥 BD Board Application Deadline -
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