Paul Mathews was born in Auckland, and took his first ballet steps at the age of four. He attained his Solo Seal from the Royal Academy of Dance in 2004 and joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet from the New Zealand School of Dance in 2006, as the Todd Scholar for that year. Paul was named in Dance Europe as a promising male dancer and a new name to watch in New Zealand. Last year he performed the role of Designer in Christopher Hampson's Cinderella. Paul is also studying towards a Diploma in Business.