Small Plates Duck, OBX 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Small Plates Choreography Festival will be returning to Duck, NC, on

July 27, 2026

10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Town of Duck Amphitheater.

The performances are family-friendly, free, and open to the public.

Featuring the work of:

Baran Dance
DanceArtTheater

and Special Guests james morrow/THE MOVEMENT and Peyton Murphy

Following each performance, audiences will have a unique opportunity to engage with the artists during an informal meet-and-greet. This interaction allows attendees to meet the artists behind the performances.

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Program

Just Business

Choreography: Peyton Murphy
Danced by Bella Leonard & Justin Cerda
Music: “Reminiscencias” by Claudio Constantini, “One Night of Love” by The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra

Before I Forgot

Company: Baran Dance
Choreography: Carolina Quirós Otárola
Danced by Sharon Dunson
Music: Sweat Transfer


The Perfect Bite

Company: DanceArtTheater
Choreography: Meredith Barnes and dancers
Danced by: Kari Argabright, Megan Caputo, Laura Murphy
Music: Loranga by Jonathan Bondesson
Costumes by Meredith Barnes


Fernweh

Choreography: Peyton Murphy
Danced by: Aleza Inman
Music: Études de concert, S. 144, No. 3, Un sospiro (Allegro affettuoso) by Franz List

A Thorn in the Flesh

Company: Baran Dance
Choreography: Rahquelah Conyers
Danced by: Rahquelah Conyers, Emily Kissam
Music: Yaeji SOPHIE

SEETHER

Company: james morrow/ THE MOVEMENT
Choreographed, costumed and danced by James Morrow
Music: Michael Wall

Gray Matter

Company: Baran Dance
Choreographed, costumed and danced by: Audrey Baran
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Dinner at the White Lotus

Company: DanceArtTheater
Choreography and costumes by: Emily Green
Danced by Kari Argabright, Megan Caputo, Alysea Colón, Kayla Gray, Laura Murphy
Music: “The Dinner” and “Aloha!” by Cristobal Tapia de Veer


Sponsored by Town of Duck

Acknowledgements: Betsy Trimble, Town of Duck
Meredith Barnes, Hospitality
SoulShine Yoga, Corolla, NC


Directed by Beth McKee Elliott and Meredith Barnes
Collaborator: Audrey Baran/Baran Dance

We appreciate your support for this free event on the Outer Banks. Please donate below to support these amazing artists.

A large group of children and adults standing on an outdoor stage with a wooden backdrop, smiling and posing. The children are dressed in colorful summer clothing, while some adults are in blue outfits. The stage is surrounded by greenery.
Poster for the Small Plates Choreography Festival in Outer Banks, NC, featuring a silhouette of a dancing figure and floral elements.