Lillian Larson Collins is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Seattle, Washington. Originally from Vancouver, Washington, she began her dance training at Dance Fusion NW and Northwest Classical Ballet under the direction of Maricar Drilon and Carla Kendall-Bray. In 2012, she expanded her training at Kemba Shannon Dance Center in Portland, Oregon, studying with Kemba Shannon and Jennifer Hata Livingston.

Lillian attended the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics before transferring to Jefferson High School in Portland, where she trained and performed as a Jefferson Dancer under the direction of Steve Gonzalez for three years. During this time, she traveled nationally and internationally to perform, train, and teach. Her extensive pre-professional training also included summer intensives with Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy, Northwest Dance Project, and Tremaine Dance Conventions in Los Angeles. From 2011 to 2016, she competed in numerous dance competitions as both a soloist and ensemble performer.

Versed in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, African, hip hop, and modern dance, Lillian continued her education at the University of Arizona School of Dance on both academic and dance scholarships. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Business Administration. While at the University of Arizona, she trained under renowned faculty including Melissa Hancock, Elizabeth George, Michael Williams, Tammy Dyke Compton, Barbea Williams, Chris Compton, Marquez Johnson, and Sam Watson.

In addition to her concert and commercial dance experience, Lillian has performed professionally as an NFL cheerleader, participating in Super Bowl LX in San Francisco and serving as a Pro Bowl Cheerleader in 2025. She was also a squad leader for three seasons and traveled to South Korea in 2024 with Pro Tour Productions. Lillian also performed alongside Mexican pop artist Mario Bautista at the Leagues Cup Final in Seattle, Washington, with choreography by Misha Gabriel.

Today, Lillian works professionally throughout the Seattle and Portland areas as both a performer, educator, and choreographer. Drawing from her extensive training and professional performance experience, she brings versatility, athleticism, artistry, and a passion for dance to every project and student she works with.