Feel the Rhythm, Ignite the Joy!
Step onto the vibrant studio floor of Armentality Movement Arts Center and let choreographer and performer Laura Armenta guide you through the exhilarating basics of Salsa.
Complete beginners will master foundational steps, playful partner work, and the essential body flow that makes Salsa sizzle.
No experience or partner required; bring your curiosity and a readiness to move.
Join us and turn mid-week evenings into a rhythm of confidence and community celebration.
Intro to Hopping Flow
Learn the foundational tricks, mesmerizing isolations, and on-body hooping techniques that form the heart of this playful practice. Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your basics, this class meets you where you are—no rhythm required, just a willingness to have fun!
We’ll cover proper posture, breathing techniques, and mindful movement to help you find your own flow.
By the end, you’ll leave lighter on your feet, calmer in your mind, and eager for more. Come for the tricks—stay for the peace, the play, and the community. No experience needed, all bodies 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.
Feel the Rhythm, Ignite the Joy!
Step onto the vibrant studio floor of Armentality Movement Arts Center and let choreographer and performer Laura Armenta guide you through the exhilarating basics of Salsa.
Complete beginners will master foundational steps, playful partner work, and the essential body flow that makes Salsa sizzle.
No experience or partner required; bring your curiosity and a readiness to move.
Join us and turn mid-week evenings into a rhythm of confidence and community celebration.
Winter Solstice Restorative Yoga
A serene yoga escape where we embrace the magic of the longest night! While the world outside turns into a snowy wonderland, our gentle class offers a snug sanctuary for some mind-soothing
Come try calming poses that melt away tension and wrap you in relaxation. It’s your chance to let your body and mind chill out. Enjoy Breathing practice, and bask in gratitude.
Winter Solstice Restorative Yoga is your ticket to pause, ponder, and recharge, syncing with the season’s rhythm and fueling your inner glow as we edge closer to brighter days ahead.
Belly Dancing for SELF LOVE
A special one-time holiday workshop designed to awaken your confidence, deepen your body connection, and spark pure joy through the art of belly dance.
In this fusion belly dance experience, we’ll blend movement, cultural context, and storytelling to create a space that is sacred, sensual, and uplifting.
We will explore fundamental belly dance techniques while discovering how each movement can become a tool for self-expression and empowerment.
This workshop is perfect for absolute beginners — no prior dance experience is needed. Modifications will be offered to honor and celebrate different body types.
Why you’ll love it:
- Build confidence from the inside out
- Reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm
- Experience belly dance in an inclusive, welcoming environment
- Leave glowing with self-love and holiday cheer