JULIANA KIS
DANCER · TEACHER · CHOREOGRAPHER · ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ABOUT
Renowned for her unique style and sensibility, Juliana Kis is a versatile dancer, teacher, choreographer, and artistic director. Born in Brazil with Greek-Brazilian nationality, she is now based in Paris, France. With nearly two decades of experience, she has expertise in contemporary dance, hip hop, and theater. Over the years, she worked extensively across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the USA, collaborating with diverse projects, artists, and major brands. Deeply committed to using art for societal transformation, her goal is to inspire, provoke reflection, and generate impact through her performances and creations.
A LOOK INTO HER CAREER
WORKS
Juliana's portfolio includes a broad range of work in various high-profile collaborations and events with renowned international brands such as Just Dance; Bobo Chic; Red Bull; Louis Vuitton; Nikon; Coupe de France; TV Globo; Volvo, and others.
DANCER
As a dancer she has worked in interdisciplinary projects involving dance, theatre, video, photography, poetry, calligraphy, live music, and more. She has had the opportunity to work across America, Europe, and Asia. Juliana is currently a member of the acclaimed productions 'Les Indes Galantes - Opéra Ballet' and 'G.R.O.O.V.E', having had the privilege of working with Bintou Dembélé's - Cie Rualité, a leading force in the dance community. Highlights: Opéra National de Paris; Centre Pompidou; Festival de Marseille; Opening of IN - Festival d'Avignon at Opéra Grand Avignon.
TEACHER
With extensive teaching experience at events across Brazil, France, USA, Germany, Portugal, Spain, and Luxembourg, she has notably participated, as a teacher and judge, in Latin America's largest competition, the Festival de Dança de Joinville (Brazil), recognized as one of the largest dance events in the world.
JUDGE
She has judged international dance competitions in multiple cities across South America and Europe. Highlights: Neodance Convention (France), Festival de Dança de Joinville and Festival Internacional de Hip Hop (Brazil), 30º Jugendtanztag (Germany), STBDance All Stars and Hip Hop Meeting (Portugal).
CHOREOGRAPHER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
As a choreographer, Juliana has worked on full-length productions such as 'Amor em 4 Atos' with Cia da Vila | São Paulo and '[Blind]agem' with Laut Cia de Dança | Florianópolis and 'Físico Verbal e Emocional' & 'Entrelacées' with Brainstorm Dance Company | Curitiba - Paris. She also choreographed for music videos, and performances for global conventions, such as: Disneyland Paris (France), Rock in Rio (Brazil), Kraft Heinz Global Convention (USA).
Founder, artistic director, and choreographer of Brainstorm Dance Company since 2014, based in Paris since 2022. With two creations, her most recent creation, 'Entrelacées' won the competition - Urban Shakers - on the theme of sexism and sexual violence, sponsored by the L'Oréal Women's Fund. Juliana has been using art as a tool for transformation to combat gender inequalities for nearly a decade. She has designed and directed artistic installations and performances focusing on gender-based violence, vulnerability, and women's empowerment.