bárbara monteiro francesquine

Barbara Francesquine is a Brazilian multidisciplinary artist and artistic director with over 15 years of experience in circus, dance, and visual arts. Her practice blends movement, image, and gesture to craft immersive, visually striking experiences across stages, public spaces, and site-specific performances.

She has created and performed original contemporary works in collective projects, touring across Latin America and presenting innovative performances that integrate circus, dance, and visual arts. Beyond performance, Barbara has led and curated large-scale spectacles at major festivals and events, including Universo Paralello Festival (artistic director for New Year’s Eve shows, 2012–2025), Expotchê, and Bienal das Artes.

Highly sought after for private and corporate commissions, she has designed over 100 performances for brands such as Huawei, Bradesco, Zeiss, and Zurich, transforming events into memorable, immersive experiences through her vision and direction.