Emily Kissam is a contemporary dancer and creative based in Charlotte, NC. Emily has extensive formal dance training, as well as years of experience in competitive and concert dance. The styles she predominately works in are a fusion of contemporary and modern, drawing inspiration from catch and release techniques, floorwork, and embodying the fluidity and texture of the human form. Utilizing movement as a way of bringing individuals back to themselves, through grounding in the somatic experiences and emotional connection of mind and body, is a pillar of Emily’s choreographic process and personal practice. Outside of her work with Baran Dance, Emily is also a dance teacher working to support and inspire young creatives across the Charlotte community.
Emily will perform with Baran Dance at Small Plates OBX 2026
