Hey witches... get ready for a wicked good time for a killer cause! Baran Dance, Charlotte's premier nonprofit contemporary dance company, presents our annual Fright Night Fundraiser on Friday, October 23, 2026 at The Long Room. Your ticket includes: 

• Tarot card readings

• Buffet-style hors d'oeuvres

• Bead Bar by Playmore Charlotte

• Personal access to the silent auction

• Pop-up performances by Baran Dance artists

• Cash bar of beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks

Baran Dance is a nonprofit contemporary dance company committed to elevating bodies and creative voices from diverse histories, particularly minority and female-identifying dance artists. Through multidisciplinary performances and mentorship programs, we further accessibility, inclusion, and equity in contemporary dance throughout the Southeast. All ticket sales and auction proceeds will benefit Baran Dance's mission of providing accessible, collaborative, and inclusive dance education and performance opportunities for emerging and evolving dance artists. Specifically, your presence helps provide...

• Studio space for rehearsals, open company classes and community centered workshops

• Compensation for company and guest choreographers, mentors, and performing artists

• Professional production and technical costs and rental fees, supporting our local venues and workforce

• Programs at the intersection of art and activism such as voter registration drives and education events, coupled with performances

• Partnerships with immigrant and refugee supporting organizations such as the Cambodian Legacy Project, ourBRIDGE for Kids, and Refugee Support Services.

Snag your tickets NOW, because the first 20 supporters receive a VIP Adult Trick-or-Treat bag! Grab your favorite ghoul, come dressed in your best GLAM GOTH, and get ready to slay (the threat to local art).As always, we MOVE to move YOU. Ensure Baran Dance's sustainability this season and beyond... or else!