floor-work

American  

[flawr-wurk, flohr-] / ˈflɔrˌwɜrk, ˈfloʊr- /

noun

Dance.

1. a sequence of exercises done at the beginning of a class or before a performance in sitting and supine positions on the floor in order to stretch and warm up the body.

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Example Sentences

Much of “A Single Ride” is so literal that Ms. Asherie’s floor-work comes as a relief.

From New York Times

The two witnesses, who alone among all the mobile mass have ground whereon to set foot, stand apart upon a broken floor-work of roots and rocks, made rank with the slime and sprawl of rotten weed and foul flag-leaves of Lethe.

From Project Gutenberg

Behind these two, an intense and tremulous night stricken through with stars and fire; and overhead the dividing roof and underfoot the sundering floor-work of the grave; a waste place beyond, full of risen bones that gather flesh and springing roots that strike out or catch at light flying flames of life.

From Project Gutenberg

Flash-light in hand, he made the short tour of the cellar, examining and tapping every inch of the wall, the masonry, and the floor-work.

From Project Gutenberg

A temple whose transepts are measured by miles, Whose chancel has morning for priest, Whose floor-work the foot of no spoiler defiles, Whose musical silence no music beguiles, No festivals limit its feast.

From Project Gutenberg