Hopping Flow
Designed for all skill levels, focusing on foundational tricks, isolations, and hooping techniques.
Emphasizing fun, proper posture, breathing, and mindful movement.
Attendees will leave feeling lighter, calmer, and eager for more.
No experience is needed, and all bodies are welcome.
Join Elisa Besteman - Grand Rapids’ Whirling, Twirling Renaissance Woman
Since 2014, Elisa Besteman has been lighting up West Michigan—one hoop at a time. A proud Grand Rapids native, Elisa’s journey from “curious spinner” to professional hoop dance artist has spanned over a decade of fearless exploration, sweaty workshops, and pure creative play.
SALSA DANCING — Foundation Level
Turn Up the Heat This Winter!
Winter might be cold… but you don’t have to
be.
Shake off the winter blues and step into a warm, tropical vibe with
the Armentality Family.
This is your moment to feel alive, confident, and oh-so-sassy.
In this beginner-friendly foundation class,
you’ll learn:
- Essential Salsa footwork
- Fun rhythm drills that wake up your hips
- Simple styling that makes you look effortlessly smooth
- Basic partner work—spicy, playful, and totally empowering
Salsa is more than a dance.
It’s energy. It’s joy. It’s connection. It’s that “I forgot how
good this feels!” kind of moment.
Have a dance partner?
Perfect — bring them along.
Flying solo?
Even better. Come meet new people, rotate partners, and enjoy the
magic of dancing with a community that cheers you on.
Let’s turn up the music, shake those shoulders, and
get loud.
Your tropical getaway starts right here at Armentality Movement
Arts Center.
Movement Ritual for the Aquarian Season Workshop
A soulful movement ceremony designed to awaken intuition and inner expansion.
Dance, Asanas, Somatic Movement, vibrant music, community, and lots of Aquarian vibes.
Beginners welcome!
This special workshop sets the official kickoff of Laura Armenta’s
birthday season.
MOVEMENT WISDOM SERIES: Wellness Trio ONLINE Workshop ONE
Get ready to embark on a magical carpet ride through the realms of holistic wellness!
This workshop is your golden ticket to discovering the enchanting arts of Pranayama, Guided Meditation, and Mudras, each a treasure chest of benefits for your mind and body.
Pranayama, the wizardry of breath control, will show you how to wield your breath like a magic wand, boosting energy and banishing stress.
With Guided Meditation, you'll learn to hush the mind's chatter, find your inner zen master, and sharpen your mental focus.
And Mudras, those mystical hand gestures, will be your secret spell to deepen meditation and heal both heart and body.
Join us from home as we embark on this transformative adventure toward wellness and mindfulness.
Let’s breathe, meditate, and move to uncover the wisdom within!
Beginners, come one, come all!
ANCIENT WISDOM Dance: A Journey into the Wisdom of Bharatanatyam
Step into a world where every gesture holds meaning, every rhythm carries history, and every movement awakens something deep within.
Ancient Dance is an invitation into the timeless lineage of Bharatanatyam, one of India’s most exquisite and spiritually rich classical art forms.
All genders welcome — the wisdom of this tradition belongs to everyone.
Guided by the incomparable Master Teacher Archana Madhukar Sardar, you’ll experience the iconic elements of Bharatanatyam:
- precise, grounding footwork
- expressive mudras that speak without words
- storytelling that channels devotion, emotion, and divine presence
Rooted in centuries of sacred practice, Bharatanatyam is far more than technique — it is a living bridge between body and spirit, discipline and freedom, ancient memory and present intention.
Ancient Dance offers a sanctuary for movers of all levels to explore:
- the elegance of classical Indian dance
- the power of embodied mythology
- the healing, empowering essence of the divine feminine
Expect a journey that is grounding, energizing, and deeply transformative — where ancient rhythms meet your modern heartbeat and invite you into a fuller expression of self.
Join us and experience the magic, mystery, and mastery of an art form that continues to illuminate souls across centuries.