Paloma Garcia-Lee

Paloma Garcia-Lee is an accomplished Broadway performer, actress, dancer, singer, and teacher whose career spans Broadway, film, television, and the professional dance community.
A graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts School of Drama, Paloma moved to New York City at just 17 years old and quickly made her Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera.
Since then, she has built an impressive career performing in some of Broadway’s most celebrated productions.

Her Broadway credits include Moulin Rouge!, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, On the Town, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Nice Work If You Can Get It,
and The Phantom of the Opera. Her theater credits also include productions at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, including Nine, Chess, Candide, and Guys & Dolls.
Throughout her Broadway career, Paloma has also served as a Dance Captain and Assistant Dance Captain, bringing not only exceptional performance experience but also
a deep understanding of the discipline, leadership, and artistry required of a professional dancer.

On screen, Paloma is perhaps best known for her unforgettable portrayal of Graziella in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Her film and television credits also include
Molli & Max in the Future, Fosse/Verdon, Elsbeth, Doctor Odyssey, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

In addition to performing, Paloma is passionate about sharing her experience with the next generation of dancers. She has taught and worked with dancers
throughout the professional dance community in New York City, including at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, two of the country’s most respected
training environments for aspiring and professional dancers. Through her teaching, Paloma brings the knowledge she has gained from years on Broadway, in film and television,
and within the rehearsal room directly into the classroom. Her classes emphasize performance quality, musicality, storytelling, technique, and the professional mindset necessary to thrive in the industry.

Paloma’s unique combination of Broadway experience, screen credits, extensive dance training, and genuine passion for teaching makes her an inspiring mentor to dancers of all levels.
She is dedicated to helping dancers not only become stronger performers, but also understand what it takes to build a sustainable and successful career in the professional dance world.