top of page
IMG_9740-3.jpg

Guadalupe Ballesteros Maldonado

(Hermosillo, Mexico) / 1996

Architect, Set designer and performing artist.

​

Based in Paris, France. 

Guadalupe's professional background as an office architect includes both institutional and private sectors, where she has sharpened her skills in developing diverse construction projects. Her expertise extends beyond traditional architecture, encompassing captivating set designs and innovative structural concepts.

​

What truly sets Guadalupe apart is her solid passion for crafting spaces that cater to specific needs. She goes beyond technical and functional considerations, delving into the fields of sensorial and immersive artistry. By seamlessly integrating these elements, Guadalupe creates architectural and set design works that leave a lasting impact. From conceptualizing theater scenography to crafting complex structural designs for exhibitions, she is driven by a deep-rooted commitment to finding solutions.

​

In addition to her architectural pursuits, she is an independent contemporary dancer and performer. She has ventured into immersive experiences, film projects, and stage performances collaborating with acclaimed artists such as Damien Jalet, Jacques Audiard, Gabriela Ceceña, Miguel Mancillas, Tania Candiani, and Ed Maverick with Neuderts, to mention some. These collaborations have expanded her horizons, providing her with a formation of creative and technical tools that continually enrich her exploration of different disciplines.

​

Overall, Guadalupe's multidimensional expertise and collaborative spirit make her a formidable force in the fields of architecture, set design, and performing arts.

EDUCATION

2023

​

 

 

2023

​

​

2017 - 2022

 

 

2015 - 2020

​

​

2019

​

​

2019

LAB PROGRAM in its sixth edition for Ibero-American students.

Training in scenography, costume design, installation, and art direction.

Buenos Aires, Argentina (Online)

​

Principles of Scenography Course - Centro Cultural Helénico / CENART

CDMX, Mexico (Online)

​

Contemporary Dance Program - Nucleo Antares

Hermosillo, Mexico

 

B.A in Architecture - Universidad de Sonora

Hemosillo, Mexico

​

Contemporary Dance Program - Escuela Muncipal de Artes (EMA) Bucaramanga, Colombia

​

Architecture Exchange Program - Universidad de Santo Tomas 

Bucaramanga, Colombia

SET DESIGN

In Process

 

​

​

In Process

 

​

 

2024

 

 

 

2023 

​

​

​

2023

​

​

​

2023

​

​

​

​

2022

​

​

 

 

2022

​

​

 

2022

​

​

 

2019

"Parajes"choreographic project by Daniela Urias.

Art department, scenography design and execution. Colab with Larisa Arce.

Mexico (Premier 2025)

​​

"Raices en el Desieto" photographic instalation by Ilse Cabanillas

Set designer, execution. Colab with Larisa Arce. 

Mexico (Premier 2025)

​

"The Night of Lies"a short film by Kateryna Zhusova.

Set designer

Paris, France

​

"EsAmor"choreography by Gabino Guerrero.

Scenography execution. 

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"BOCA DE LOBA"choreography by Gabriela Ceceña.

Scenography design and execution.

Hermosillo, Mexico 

​

"MATERNAR"choreography by Daniela Urias.

Art department, scenography design and execution. Colab with Larisa Arce.

for the National Dance Award of Mexico Guillermo Arriaga

CDMX, Mexico

​

1MISSION

Structure design for the museographic instalation "Más que una casa"

Constructive model execution.

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

La Bonita Flower Shop

Designing structures for floral assemblies

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Danza Para Percibirse" by SinEscena Colectiva.

Space logistic and distribution design. Photographic register of choreography.

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Las Buenas Maneras" by Antares Danza Contemporánea.

Technical assistant as structural designer of scenography. Realization of technical manual for theater staff usage.

Hermosillo, Mexico 

FILM / PERFORMANCE

2024

​

​​

​

2023

​​

​

​

2023

​​

​

​

2023

​​

​

​

2023

​

​​

​

2023

​

​​

​

2023

 

 

​

2023

​

​​

​

2023

​

​​

​

2022

​

​​

​

2022

​

​​

​

2020

​

​​

​

2017

"Emilia Perez" a film by Jacques Audiard, choreography by Damien Jalet. 

dancer (Production 2023, Premiere 2024)

Paris, France

​

"Posada Gabilondo" at CLUB OCAMPO by Gabilondo Sessions

performer

Tijuana, Mexico.

​

"Nueva York" music video by Sugich.

movement direction and performer

Hermosillo, Mexico.

​

Intervention in 'Bosque Encantado' park improvisation performance by Ardila Dance Company

performer / dancer

Bucaramanga, Colombia.

​

"La Voz De Una" audiovisual comercial for Zwan's national campaign. By DVL Film House & LIEBRE. 

actress

Hermosillo, Mexico.

 

"La Laguna de la Lengua" videodance by Gabriela Ceceña.

performer / dancer / choreographic assistant

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Mar De Cortez Y Un Retrato Familiar Imaginado" photographic project by Yvonne Venegas

performer / model

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Chivasloobas"dance film by Gabriela Ceceña. Photography by Roudy Doumit. 

performer / dancer / assistant

Paris, France

​

"Mardi Poesie"by LeConsulatParis performance for "Aveugle ou Constipée" a story by Fernanda Ballesteros.

performer

Paris, France

​

"Recursiva: Ecos del Desierto" by Distrito 60 immersive performance. 

performer

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"CONTENTA/ATNETNOC" music video by Neuderts for Ed Maverick with Universal Music Group.

actress

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Nos Queda Mucho Dolor Por Recorrer" music video by Neuderts for Ed Maverick with Universal Music Group

actress

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Cromática" by Tania Candiani, performer in the intervention "Metate" in exhibition's opening at MUSAS.

performer

Hermosillo, Mexico 

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

2024​

​

​

2023

 

​

 

2022

​

​

​

2022

​

​

​

2021

​

​

​

2021

​

​

​

2021

​

​

2019 - 2021

​

​

​

​

2019 - 2021

​

​

​

2018

​

​

​

2017

​"BOCA DE LOBA" immersive dance experience choreography by Gabriela Ceceña. 

Hermosillo, Mexico / Bogotá & Medellin, Colombia â€‹

​

"Retazos" own choreography and interpretation.

Music by Jose Javier Durazo

Bucaramanga, Colombia

​

"deArcilla"choreography and interpretation in colaboration with Rene Leyva.

Performed in festivals: Maaso Taji, SinFestival by FUTURET, VISO OUT FESTIVAL, and Transito En El Mar.

Hermosillo and Guaymas, Mexico

​

"ASFALTO" by Callo de Sal Producciones/Carolina Ferra.

Performed in VISO OUT FESTIVAL and martESdanza.

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Piezas Para Armar" by Antares Danza Contemporanea.

Performing: En Espera, Algo Cambio en el Jardin, El Ojo de Yago, 

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"DESATADOS" by Antares Danza Contemporanea.

Performed in Radio Sonora Anniversary.

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Homenaje a Martha Bracho" by Antares Danza Contemporanea.

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

"Las Buenas Maneras" by Antares Danza Contemporanea.

Performed in Un Desierto Para La Danza (2019) Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris (2019)

Festival del Pitic (2021) Centro Nacional de las Artes (2021)

Hermosillo, Mexico / CDMX, Mexico

​

"Poligono Irregular" by Antares Danza Contemporanea.

Performed in different festivals and invitations in institutions from 2019 to 2021 across the state.

Sonora, Mexico

​

"A Destiempo" colaboration with Zulema Campoy.

Performed for ArquiFest by Universidad de Sonora. 

Alamos, Mexico

​

"CRUOR" by Antares Danza Contemporánea.

Hermosillo, Mexico 

AWARDS

Dec 2022

​

​

​

​

June 2022

​

​

 

June 2023

Photographic Contest "A Look At Disability"

by the National Sistem for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF)

Honorific Mention given to the series "Dance To Be Percieved"

Hermosillo, Mexico 

​

Photographic Contest "Social Responsibility and Binational Cooperation"

by the Consulate of the United States of America in Hermosillo

Second Place given to the series "Dance To Be Percieved"

Hermosillo, Mexico

​

Beneficiary of international scholarship from LAB PROGRAM in its sixth edition for Ibero-American students.

Training in scenography, costume design, installation, and art direction,

Buenos Aires, Argentina

TEACHING

2024

 

​

​​

​

​

2023

​

​

​

​

2023

La Danza de las Sombras - workshop

in collaboration with Colectivo AWEECH (CDMX)

Focused on creation process development providing tools from different disciplines.

With activities from plastic arts, to movement and scenography.

Sotuta,Yucatan

 

Cuerpo Presente - workshop

Focused on body perception.

Bucaramanga, Colombia

​

Cuerpo Presente / Teatro Santander - Special masterclass

in collaboration with THE PLACE LONDON

Focused on body perception and improvisation games. Hybrid format.

For the Festival Cuerpo, Movimiento, y Patrimonio in the city of  

Bucaramanga, Colombia

GFoto-5_edited.jpg

 © 2024 by Guadalupe Ballesteros

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
bottom of page