Floor Work and Improvization with Olivia Gonzalez

April 3, 2026 | 9:30-11 AM

 

Floor Work and Improvization class is a fusion of modern dance and contact improvisation, strongly influenced by Flying Low Technique and its deep relationship with the floor. Students will be encouraged to explore the floor as an extension of the body, integrating it into their movement process. The class combines highly physical elements with an emphasis on efficiency, guiding dancers toward dynamic yet efficient use of energy and momentum.

 

Olivia González graduated from Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Following graduation, she danced for four years with Retazos Dance Theater with whom she participated in many international festivals in Canada, Uruguay and the United States, and performed in ‘Transits – Havana’, an international dance collaboration between Sweden and Cuba. Since moving to Chicago, Olivia has danced with Concert Dance, Inc. and Hedwig Dances and is a regular guest artist for the Ruth Page School of Dance and the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program, teaching modern/contemporary classes and workshops.

 

Join us at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts for Open Technique Classes with the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program*, on Fridays at 9:30 am. The class will feature rotating guest artists and Ruth Page School of Dance faculty. Method and technique will vary by teacher.

 

*Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP) serves as a bridge between studio training and a professional dance career. Dancers train and rehearse daily, 9 am – 4 pm, from August – June at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, focusing on refining ballet and contemporary technique in an international environment of performers, educators, and mentors. PDTP is designed for dancers between the ages of 17-25 who have completed high school and are preparing for a professional career. Trainees receive individualized coaching from accomplished faculty and curated international guest choreographers. The Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program also offers international travel* (when available), limited need-based scholarships, and affordable housing. For further information about the Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP), reach out to the Artistic Associate, Maray Gutierrez, at pdtp@ruthpage.org