Brainstorm

DANCE COMPANY

[ Based in Paris, France ]

About

Brainstorm Dance Company, founded in Brazil in 2014 and based in France since 2022, creates work that opens spaces for dialogue and reflection on human relationships. Led by Juliana Kis, the company views dance as a celebration of life and a call of freedom. Its language blends hip-hop and contemporary dance with music, voice, and poetry, building a multidisciplinary and multicultural identity. The company also engages with themes such as gender equality and social transformation, while expanding access to dance for diverse audiences.

The company has received several prestigious awards, including the L’Oréal Fund for Women Award and the Audience Prize at the Rencontres Chorégraphiques de Cergy. Its works have been presented in France and internationally, on Culturebox TV, as well as on stages such as the Théâtre du Châtelet (Festival Moving Forward) and On Danse Chez Vous at the Théâtre National de Chaillot.

« I believe in a dance that can bring hope and create possibilities » - Juliana Kis

CREATIONS

With two completed works and a third currently in development, the company continues to expand its artistic research and creative universe. Click below to learn more.

Exploring the relationship between body and voice, this creation questions how we inhabit the world and the urgency of rehumanizing social interactions.
France, 2026 (in creation).

This creation highlights women’s strength and sisterhood, supported by a soundscape inspired by the choreographer’s Brazilian cultural identity.
France, 2022–2025 (ongoing).

This first creation addresses different forms of violence experienced by women and highlights the importance of gender equality and equity.
Brazil, 2018–2020.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - JULIANA KIS

Juliana Kis is a dancer, choreographer, and artistic director, born in Brazil and based in Paris. With nearly 20 years of experience in contemporary and hip-hop dance, she has collaborated on international projects across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the United States, including the Opéra National de Paris, the Centre Pompidou, and the Opéra Grand Avignon. Since 2014, she has been leading Brainstorm Dance Company, with two completed works and a third in development. Her work explores themes of gender-based violence, female empowerment, and social transformation, using dance as a tool for reflection and collective awareness.

AWARDS & PARTNERSHIPS

ENTRELACÉES

Prix L’Oréal Women’s Fund - Urban Shakers National competition. France
Public Prize – Visages du Monde - Rencontres Chorégraphiques du CFD France

FÍSICO VERBAL & EMOCIONAL

Supported by Brazilian Ministry of Culture - Cultural Incentive Program of Paraná. Brazil
Sponsored by Copel Distribuição S/A. Brazil
Cultura nas Redes National Award – State Cultural Fund. Brazil
QUALICULT National Award. Brazil

Brainstorm Dance Company is supported by Ascendanse Hip Hop, Grupo Mulheres do Brasil, and Centre Ken Saro, and has benefited from partnerships with institutions such as L'óreal - Fonds pour les femmes, Sobanova, Pôle Pik, and others.

CULTURAL ACTION

Led by experienced dancer-educators, our cultural action offers hip-hop and contemporary dance workshops that foster connection, creativity, and social exchange across diverse audiences (schools, community centers, students, specialized institutions, and intergenerational groups). Through movement and creative practice inspired by the company’s work, it encourages artistic expression, raises awareness of social issues, and uses dance as a tool for personal and social transformation.