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Baran Dance is a Charlotte-based contemporary dance company founded in 2012 by Audrey Baran (also listed as Audrey Ipapo Baran). Known for fusing contemporary movement with multimedia collaborations, Baran Dance brings performances to non-traditional venues such as bars, galleries, and sidewalks, creating immersive, site-specific experiences. The company also runs Baran Dance University (BDU) for interns and the BD2 apprentice program for younger dancers, supporting the next generation of performers and choreographers.