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Welcome to

Baran Dance

Baran Dance is a professional contemporary dance company based in Charlotte, NC. We create dances to make you feel, think, possibly cry, and maybe even laugh. Baran Dance seamlessly blends bold physicality with thoughtful artistry, creating multi-media work that is available and inviting for wide audiences, regardless of cultural, educational, or socioeconomic background.

We move to move you!

In addition to our professional dance company we also boast an apprentice company, BD2.
Join us for company class Sunday afternoons at Open Door Studios.

Big Moves 2020

May 23 @ 8:00 pm

$15
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Physical attraction, cultural identity, and mass shootings in schools — these are just some of the themes tackled in BIG MOVES 2020. Baran Dance’s final concert of the season includes work by Audey Baran, Lauren Bickerstaff, Mikaela Laxton, and Megan Payne and features the award winning apprentice company, BD2. Tickets on sale April 1st!

Saturday, May 23rd @ 8pm
Sunday, May 24th @ 6pm

Details

Start:
May 23 @ 8:00 pm
End:
May 24 @ 6:00 pm
Cost:
$15

Organizer

Audrey Baran
Phone:
704.591.1559
Email:
audrey@barandance.com

Venue

Charlotte Ballet
701 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC United States + Google Map

Audrey Baran

★ director / dancer / choreographer ★

Kate Micham

★ dancer + choreographer ★

Lauren Bickerstaff

★ dancer + choreographer ★

Melissa Jesse

★ dancer ★

Paige Keller

★ dancer ★

Megan Payne

★ dancer + choreographer ★

Morgan Shields

★ dancer ★

Kimberly Parks

★ Dancer ★

Faith Carder

★ Dancer ★

Lydia Heidt

★ Dancer ★

Akilah Williams

★ Dancer ★

Mikaela Laxton

★ Dancer ★

Sharon Keenan

★ Dancer ★

Jacqui Cron

★ Dancer ★

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Thank you Arts and Science Council!

January 18th, 2019

We are proud to announce that Baran Dance has received a Regional Artist Project Grant from the Arts and Science Council! These funds will directly support our upcoming production, Covers, in collaboration with local and national dance artists. We are honored to receive is competitive award and are super stoked to bring you one killer show in Spring 2019!

This project was made possible through the support of the […]

BD2: CHOREOLAB

November 28th, 2018

Sunday, December 16th @ 2:00pm
Open Door Studios | FREE!
Join Baran Dance for this special choreographic showing by our apprentice company, BD2! Our young artists are not only talented dancers but emerging dance makers. They have crafted their own short works, utilizing compositional skills, literary inspiration, and personal voice. Admission is free — support our apprentices with your presence!

Baran Dance Auditions

August 14th, 2018

Move with US! Baran Dance is holding auditions for both our apprentice and professional companies for the 2018-2019 season. We seek dancers well versed in contemporary / modern / jazz dance as well as improvisation and collaboration. Read on for details and contact audrey@barandance.com with questions. See you on the dance floor!

BD2 APPRENTICE AUDITIONS
Sunday, September 9th | 1:00-2:30pm | Open Door Studios Dancers 12-18 years old from any Charlotte-area […]

Baran Dance awarded “Best Dance Troupe” by Charlotte Magazine

April 27th, 2018

We are thrilled to be the Charlotte magazine BOB Award Winner for Best Dance Troupe! According to Charlotte Magazine:

Audrey Baran’s troupe has represented contemporary dance at events at Goodyear Arts and the annual BOOM Festival in Plaza Midwood. Behind the scenes, its community projects and classes at Open Door Studios give aspiring dancers a path outside of the traditional.

Thank you for recognizing exciting and accessible dance in the […]

Meet the New BD2!

October 17th, 2017

We could not be more thrilled about the this year’s apprentice company, BD2! These talented young artists will perform throughout the year, including our May 2018 concert, REMIXES. They’ll be breaking ground in an innovative performance in conjunction with Community School of Davidson and pianist David Brooks. Details are coming soon, but first, we are proud to present the 2017-2018 BD2 company! From left to right: Sarah Coates, Milana Acolino, […]

Meet the New BD2!

October 6th, 2016

We are thrilled to introduce our 2016/2017 BD2 dancers: Sarah Howe, Marly Roberts, and Gabriella Sanchez.  This tiny but mighty group of talented dancers are already working hard and ready to knock your socks off. You can check them out:
* December 9th (time TBA)
Informal Showing
Open Door Studios
* May 20th + 21st @ C3 Lab
Saturday @ 8pm / Sunday @ 6pm
Baran Dance / BD2 Spring Show

August 2016 News

August 25th, 2016

And… we’re BACK! We’ve had our fill of lounging in the sun and brewery hopping (ok, we’ll still do that). But it’s time to get back to work + play in the studio and kick off Baran Dance’s FIFTH season! This is sure to be a stellar year, but we need YOUR HELP to make it happen. Read on to see what’s up… AUDITIONS! BD2: APPRENCTICE COMPANY
Sunday, August 28th 2:00-4:00pm @ Open Door […]

Beyond Baran Dance

October 5th, 2015

Baran Dance is proud to announce the launch of our partnership with Our.BRIDGE, a non-profit enrichment program that focuses on the education and socio-emotional development of children who are new to our country and culture. We will be offering weekly dance classes to a group of these wonderful students, but need your help. They are motivated to move, but need the right shoes! We are currently taking donations of used or new ballet and […]

Yard Art Day

September 6th, 2015

Yard Dances @ Yard Art Day
Labor Day | Monday, September 7 @ 5pm
1904 Marguerite Ave.

Join local choreographers, dancers, and regular awesome people for Yard Art Day! Get sneak peak at new work by Audrey, Kenzie, and more. Then stick around for an al fresco dance party with awesome and (very) local folk music duet Sinners & Saints! Bring what and whoever you need […]

#mcm on some seriously awesome dudes who made Tiny Dances a BIG success ✨@modernmoxieband for playing a killer set 🎸 @perrydactyls & @petrasbar for your
Friday the 13th was magical, but in the bright & shiny, warm & fuzzy way that happens when we throw a dance show / party
dance / music / drinks / friends 👯‍♀️🍻👯🥂👯‍♂️ all your faves are happening at @petrasbar TONIGHT in✨TINY DANCES 2019 ✨ 🍷doors 7pm 💃🏻dances 8-9pm +
#wcw on the fantastic femmes involved in TINY DANCES 💫 6 incredible dancers, 3 visionary choreographers, and 1 badass lead singer will be serving hard
tis the season! we wish @faithcarder a very happy birthday AND congratulations on her very soon graduation! 🥂🧑🏼‍🎓💥 she’s been with us since day 1
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @lozliving 🥳 you’ve pushed your way to the DIRTY 30’s — we are lucky to have this powerhouse! 👊🏽💙🍾 pc: @mrs_taylor.jones
what’s that you say? @modernmoxieband was named Best Band by @queencitynerve ⚡️oh what else? their latest album, Claw Your Way Out, was named Best Album
#tbt to some faves from our first TINY DANCES in 2014 🧚🏼‍♀️ only 1 week & 1 sleep until this year’s edition featuring dances scattered
it’s #givingtuesday 👐🏼 there are so many worthy and important causes to support this season — including local, accessible, and inspiring dance art. your TAX
👏 SUPPORT 👏 LOCAL 👏 DANCE 👏
TINY DANCES 2019 is TWO weeks away! 👯‍♀️🥂👯 we are super stoked to have @modernmoxieband playing a killer after show-show 👩🏻‍🎤🎸🧑🏽‍🎤 there’s no Black Friday
sometimes we make sad dances 😭 • TINY DANCES 12/13 @petrasbar 👯🥂👯‍♀️ tix $10 now $15 then • link in bio!
happy birthday to this brilliant and beautiful babe! we love @megdaniellep and can’t wait time see what dance magic she cooks up next! ✨🥂🎉 pc:
these temps are putting us in the MOOD for BD2’s Winter Concert with @open_door_dance_foundation Youth Ensemble ❄️ 12.14.19 at @opendoorstudios 2:30 & 4pm! catch new
we brought BIG drama in the first TINY DANCES 4 years ago 😭 expect nothing less 12.13.19 at @petrasbar 🥂🍷🍻 choreo by @audibaran @laurenbick @knzsmith
use that extra hour of sleep’s energy to wish @melissaejesse a super happy birthday 🎈then grab your tix for TINY DANCES 2019, where you can
happy halloween from your favorite dancing zombies! 🧟‍♀️💋🧟‍♂️ #tbt pc: @shootbt
#wcw (and an early #hbd 🎉) on @knzsmith — one of our choreographers for TINY DANCES 2019! catch this mega-talented lady’s work and more at
#wcw (and a major throwback) on our three choreographers for TINY DANCES 2019 🧚🏼‍♀️🧞‍♀️🧜🏼‍♀️ between falling and laughter, @audibaran @knzsmith and @laurenbick have been creating
TINY DANCES 2019 is less than TWO months away... no kidding! 😹 12/13 @petrasbar // doors 7pm / show loops 8-10pm // after party with
on this #wcw we are proud to announce that @audibaran ‘s work “Bleach” has been selected to perform in @atldancecollective ‘s FEMMEfest April 24-26, 2020!
#hbd to @thebig_meowski 😽🍾🎉 love this long legged, super smiley lady (wherever you are!)
#tbt to this 2014 Tiny Dance featuring our most, um, senior Baran Dancers 👵🏼 get yourself ready for TINY DANCES 2019 💃🏻12/13 at @petrasbar 🥂
we’ve got spirit 🤘🏾yes we do! new BD T’s fresh off the press. thank you 🙏🏼@hearts_to_shop for sponsoring this year’s swag in honor of @audra.mcgee
you’ve seen her dance. you’ve heard her laugh. now join us in wishing @thekatemicham the happiest birthday! CHEERS! 🍾🎉🍷
who’s ready to shake it till you make it in open company JAZZ class this sunday?!? 🦚 #jazzdance #contemporarydance #companyclass pc: @mrs_taylor.jones choreo: @naikisoki
BD2 coming at you STRONG this season💥 choreo: @melmoves catch them 12/14 at @opendoorstudios
flashing back to our 1st Tiny Dances show (5 years ago!) @laurenbick & @faithmott were stunning in this quiet little duet. mark your calendars NOW!
W H A T • A R E • T H E Y • S P E L L I N G ? • ?:
happy FRIDAY the 13th! ⬛️ you know what else falls on this ominous day? our Fall 2019 show TINY DANCES! ▪️ we are thrilled to
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @audra.mcgee ! 🥳 and, just as importantly... CONGRATULATIONS on kicking off your 3rd season in BD2! 💙 be sure to catch this young,
TODAY is the day! ✨ auditions for BD2, our stellar apprentice company 💫1pm-2:30 at @opendoorstudios ⚡️come ready to move!
here we come! ⚡️@unccdance Faculty Concert TONIGHT & TOMORROW 7:30 at @unccarts Robinson Hall. 💫 catch the premiere of our new work, Hapa, plus contemporary
ONE ☝🏽 WEEK AWAY! BD2 Auditions 9/8 @ 1pm-2:30 at @opendoorstudios 🙌🏽 contemporary / jazz / composition / improvisation 🤘🏽 BIG & small performances throughout
we don’t have tell you how deplorable bullying, shaming, and homophobia are, but we can tell you how much we love and support stand up
mermaids or sloths? ??‍♀️ why can’t we be both? rolling towards the @unccdance Faculty Concert with (sometimes) full force ? 9/6 & 9/7 at 7:30
tickets for the @unccdance Faculty Concert are on sale NOW! ? catch our new work by @audibaran with @laurenbick @melissaejesse @s_mariek and @paigee_keller ?plus works
love is in the air! ? celebrating @paigee_keller on this #wcw on her recent (and super photogenic, duh) engagement! ???
what’s that you say? BD2 auditions are only ONE month away!?! ⚡️ on this #tbt we are looking back at some amazing moments with our
? these CRUSH worthy women are revving up for the @unccdance Faculty Concert ?? catch them and MORE 9/6 & 9/7 @ 7:30pm / Belk
GASP! it’s @m_laxton ‘s birthday ? this beautiful beast joined BD just a year ago and has been winning hearts ever since. catch her this
spotlight on @s_mariek on this #wcw to celebrate her recent engagement! wishing this powerhouse and her beau a future as bright and lovely as her
hate to see us go but love to watch us leave? ? • good news! we’ll be back with a spanking new work in the
#tbt and #hbd to our buddy & lead zombie @elonzowesley ?‍♂️ we love making art with you, dead or alive! ?
we are so proud / happy / sad to announce that our lovely Rebecca Kendall has accepted a position with Savannah Ballet Theater and will
#tbt to performing at the Somatic Dance Conference last year in beautiful Geneva, NY. #dancecamp #danceandtravel #tourdedance
we don’t have words to describe the amazing week we’ve had at @amerdancefest with Jesse Zaritt — just smiles (and soreness). ?‍♀️✨?‍♂️ ready to reenter
got that post-Gaga glow ✨ #adf2019
Betty at the Ruby♦️#adf2019
@audibaran and @megdaniellep have arrived at @amerdancefest for a week long workshop with @jessezaritt ⚡️stay tuned for lots of gratuitous dance making and slumber party