Paulina Guraieb


Paulina Guraieb is originally from Cordoba, Mexico but came to Houston to continue her professional training at the Houston Ballet Academy.

She had previously won multiple awards , including the Hope Award at the Youth America Grand Prix in New York and the Gold Medal at Mexico’s National Ballet Competition for three consecutive years.

Paulina joined Mexico’s National Dance Company as a young adult and danced as a soloist.

Paulina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and a minor in Dance Performance from Southern Methodist University (2019), as well as a Master’s degree in Dance Education: She is fully certified by the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum in Pre-Primary through Level 7 and partnering.

Paulina was a faculty member at the Steps on Broadway Youth Programs as well as the Children’s Division of the American Ballet Theatre JKO School in New York for 2 years before moving to Houston in 2023.

Ms. Paulina teaches Ballet for the Pre-Pro program at DDC.


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