Belly Dance: Ignite Your Feminine Power
with Laura Armenta | 7 pm

Rooted in West Asian and North African dance traditions, belly dance is a powerful celebration of feminine confidence, sensuality, and expressive movement.

In this welcoming workshop, participants will explore foundational belly dance movements that strengthen posture, awaken core muscles, and cultivate graceful articulation of the hips and torso.

Beyond technique, the experience invites women to reconnect with their sensual energy and celebrate the beauty of movement in a supportive environment.

No previous dance experience required.

NOTE:

This class is part of the Laura Armenta Dance Company’s CUERPOS EN FLOR.

CUERPOS EN FLOR is a week-long celebration of feminine renewal, movement, and creative awakening.

A Workshop and Performance series

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.

The celebration continues with an evening of movement, creativity, and community at the CUERPOS EN FLOR Studio Jam.

This special gathering blends workshops, performance, and social dancing in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

The evening includes:

• Diva Power Dance Workshop
with Laura Armenta
• Elegant Lady Hooping Flow
with Elisa Besteman
• Short Dance Performance
• Open Dance Jam

Participants will move, learn, watch, and celebrate together as the studio transforms into a joyful, creative space. -All levels welcome.

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.