Beginner Floorwork Series I with Lucía LIano
Welcome to our Beginner Contemporary Floorwork Series I.
This 8-week course is designed for dancers looking to build confidence in floorwork practice within a supportive and safe environment.
Through action-and-reaction games and improvisation, dancers will develop spatial awareness, strengthen the connection between body and mind, and build the strength and mobility needed to move confidently on the floor. Classes will also include foundational movement phrases, technical skills, improvisation, and choreography.
This series prioritizes play, safety, and curiosity, offering a space to explore movement without pressure or judgment. Over eight weeks, dancers will build physical strength, coordination, and confidence while cultivating a deeper connection to their bodies and creative instincts.
Course Details:
Duration: 8 weeks
Level: Beginner - Some experience in any form of dance, yoga, Pilates, or general fitness is recommended.
Course Content:
Strength & Mobility: Build foundational strength and mobility through accessible exercises and games
Floorwork Safety: Develop safe and efficient movement across different planes
Floorwork Skills: Explore rolling techniques, transitions to and from the floor, and introductory hand balancing
Improvisation: Engage with guided prompts to build creativity, confidence, and new movement possibilities while incorporating floorwork skills
Musicality: Learn basic musical concepts and explore different ways of relating to rhythm, texture, and sound
See you on the floor!!
Please note that teachers of all series classes are encouraged to run their classes as progressive courses, regardless of the number of students dropping in.
When: Saturdays, May 2nd - June 20th
Where: Main Studio at 366 Adelaide | Unit 120
Time: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Full Series: $160+HST
About Lucía
Originally from Colombia, Lucía Llano is a passionate learner and versatile performer who trained on scholarship at MISI, School of Musical Theatre in Bogotá and graduated with a BFA in Dance from York University.
Her artistic development has been shaped by international experiences, including participation in intensives such as Deltebre Dansa in Spain, where she focused on contemporary floorwork techniques. Drawing from jazz, Colombian folklore, ballet and contemporary/modern forms, Lucía creates a dynamic performance language that emphasizes versatility and cultural fusion.
She has collaborated with choreographers including Hanna Kiel, Carol Anderson, Falciony Patiño, Nina Milanovski, and Alexander Herrara, and has performed in diverse projects such as Jessie Reyez’s music video Mutual Friend (choreographed by Martha Hart).
Most recently, Lucía earned a Master of Teaching from the University of Toronto, where her research explored the role of dance and movement education in supporting physical literacy. She is currently active as a freelance performer, educator, and arts administrator, and one of the founders of Subsuelo Dance Collective.