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Lia Pavlidis

Professional Dancer, Choreographer

At BODY LOVE

Liquid Spine is an energetic, flow-based movement practice by Lia Pavlidis, rooted in universal movement principles and body intelligence rather than fixed styles.

The spine leads the dance—axis, motor, and connector. Through isolation, release, breath, swing, spirals, undulations, and shakes, movement unfolds into a fluid 360° experience driven by rhythm, groove, and repetition.

This class is physical, musical, and playful. It invites you to drop the analytical mind, trust the body, and let flow take over.

In the circle, bodies sync, rhythm deepens, and a collective pulse emerges. Presence shifts from individual to shared.

Liquid Spine is about moving freely, staying connected, and dancing with clarity, joy, and full-body presenc

 

Lia Pavlidis is a professional dancer, choreographer, and movement coach based in Berlin.

She currently leads the pre-education program Motions Dance Program and works there as an instructor. Lia is teaching workshops around the globe with her own format of Liquid Spine aswell as creative movement, performance and choreography.

She has danced for many international productions, including Daniell Alnuma (France/India), Piny Orichidaceae (Portugal), and Tümay Kilincel (Germany/Turkey).

Additionally she is co-creator, singer, and performer of the berliner band Uschi and the Boobs and is responsible for the choreographic and dramaturgical aspects aswell as she regularly enriches actors and singers in their artistic expression as a movement coach.

At home in her body, she inspires a deep connection in those who witness her move. Amongst her lifelong passions of mastering dances from around the world, Lia is always interested to connect the old with the new.

Educated in Contemporary dance forms, she studied Belly Dance, Rajasthani Gypsy Dance, Afro Carrebean, Qigong, Contact Improvisation, Gaga Technique and fell in love with Dancehall, Hip Hop, and other progressive street styles.

With a wide focus on the emotional, physical and energetic body in general Lia’s curiousity for movement and body language is endless. Her dance is always a soulful, blending fusion with a deep spiritual inner power. And her teaching is always highly esteemed by her students.

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