Welcome to YT and YORKIES! Some are picky eaters, some like the food but not the bowl, and some, like yours, seem to like having your complete attention!
Mine had me doing that- sitting on the floor with dry wet food balls like you described. Try bringing your hand closer to the dish she's supposed to be eating off of. Use small food balls to lure her closer to the dish, then just place 1 ball in the dish. If she eats that off the dish, praise her like there's no tomorrow! That's how I got mine to eat off her dish.