Adjudicators

Paulina Stocka

Chair of the Judges’ Committee

Paulina Stocka is a leading specialist in Polish national dances, recognized for both her artistic excellence and long-standing educational work. With more than twenty-four years of experience as a dancer, instructor, and choreographer, she has performed internationally—ranging from Poland to the Philippines and South Korea—within the renowned CIOFF circuit. She is a finalist and medalist of the Polish National Dance Championships, combining deep respect for tradition with a modern, engaging teaching approach.

Throughout her career, Paulina has collaborated with prominent folk ensembles and dance schools, developing original choreographies that thoughtfully reinterpret classical Polish forms for contemporary audiences while maintaining stylistic authenticity. As the founder of Folk Point, she continues to cultivate a new generation of dancers and advocates for Polish dance heritage through education, performance, and community-building. As Chair of the Judges’ Committee of the Prairie Poppy Cup, she brings authority, clarity, and a strong commitment to fair, high-level adjudication.