Choreographer + Performer

Born in India, Deboleena Paul gained early recognition as a dance performer before her focus shifted to experimental choreography and research. She has done more than 200 dance performances on several prestigious stages, including India, Southeast Asia, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and USA. 

Deboleena became a choreographer on a large scale with over 150 dance pieces performed in prestigious assignments to her credit in an illustrious career as she commands a rich choreographic experience. She is currently working as a Dance Lecturer and Dance Unit Coordinator in the Department of Creative and Festival Arts at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad & Tobago.

Her choreography explores traditional and contemporary repertoire, distinct elements of musicality, flow and spinal articulation. Dance encompass the identity and dignity of a culture. Stories that have the power to change the world alongside dance, one of the most powerful tools to express oneself.

She views dance as a complete language a way to communicate and learn.