Baran Dance

08/31/2026

Happy Summerween to all who celebrate! 👻 With spooky season officially underway, it’s the perfect day to grab your tickets for our FRIGHT NIGHT FUNDRAISER. Our annual glam goth gala is full of bites, brews, performances, and surprises — not to mention a killer silent auction!

Your presence supports our collaborative, inclusive, and community engaging creative and mentorship programs. As a grassroots nonprofit organization, each contribution literally matters. For example — ONE ticket provides ONE hour of rehearsal space! 😱

Imagine how much of a difference you and your friends, family, or office can make by joining us on FRIDAY, October 23rd at The Long Room ! Stop mourning the end of Summer and start supporting local artists this Fall (and always) or else… 💀

LINK IN BOO.

08/27/2026

MOVE BEYOND kicks off in 2 weeks + 1 day! 💥 Join us for this FREE class series where Contemporary meets Cambodian dance. Drop-ins are welcome but registration is required. Participants will have the opportunity to perform in our WINTER WORX concert in December. All levels age 18+ welcome!

✨ MOVE BEYOND ✨
Fridays beginning 9.11
10:00 - 11:30am
Open Door Studios

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This project is supported by Arts & Science Council in collaboration with Cambodian Legacy Project

08/24/2026

Applications for Small Plates Charlotte are OPEN! 📣 After presenting in several SPCF across the country, we are pleased and proud to host Small Plates Choreography Festival February 27 + 28, 2027 at The Long Room in our own Queen City!

Small Plates Choreography Festival invites applications from dance makers across all genres based in the U.S. We are particularly interested in distinctive, impactful dance works that respond to or reflect our times. Dance works of any dance genre up to 10 minutes in length will be considered for inclusion in one of two performances. Large group pieces are acceptable, and student-choreographed work will be considered.

We can’t wait to see your work! Full information and application at LINK IN BIO!⚡️

08/22/2026

1 week + 1 day until BD auditions! Baran Dance seeks dancers for our main company, BDC, and intern company, BDU. Space is limited! Full information and registration form at LINK IN BIO. ☑️

BARAN DANCE AUDITIONS
Sunday 8.30 | 1:00-3:00pm
Open Door Studios

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 -

What's coming up for Baran Dance? Stay in the loop on Charlotte's most exciting contemporary dance company!

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