EVENTS
MOBILITY for Everyday Challenges
Reclaim your body. Restore your ease. Rediscover effortless movement.
Are you ready to move freely, prevent pain, and walk through life with confidence?
This transformative workshop is designed for adults navigating life after 30, 40, 50—and beyond—who want to stay strong, supple, and self-assured in their bodies.
You’ll explore:
Joint health & functional mobility
Smart injury prevention
Simple, targeted exercises
BALLET FLOOR BARRE
Ballet Floor Barre: Strength, Grace & Alignment — Reimagined for Today’s Movers
Thanksgiving Week Special with Laura Armenta
Ready to move smarter, not harder?
Discover Ballet Floor Barre, a ground-based technique that trains your body like a dancer — minus the strain.
This class blends precision, strength, and mindfulness to help you:
Build long, lean muscles
Improve posture and alignment
Strengthen joints while staying gentle on your body
Relieve tension and unlock flexibility
Favored by professional dancers for injury prevention and recovery, Floor Barre is your secret weapon for better balance, body awareness, and confidence — whether you’re a beginner or returning to movement.
We’ll begin grounded (literally!) on the floor, then rise into graceful Centre work that leaves you feeling stronger, lighter, and beautifully aligned.
No ballet shoes required — just an open mind, comfy clothes, and curiosity.
GODDESS DANCE Workshop
Goddess Dance Workshop is an all-levels fusion workshop celebrating the global feminine spirit. Guided by performer and choreographer Laura Armenta, this experience blends West African rhythms, Bollywood flair, and West Asian movement traditions into one vibrant journey. Open to women of all generations.
ORGANIK FLOW Movement Lab
Organik Flow Movement Lab
A unique and inclusive experience for participants to explore spontaneous movement, engage in personal exploration, and foster a collective connection. Led by Laura Armenta, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in many movement disciplines, choreography, and yoga. Participants are invited to engage in sessions focused on sensory awakening, mindful breathing, and spontaneous movement, refining motor skills and body awareness, while playfully weaving creativity, physical challenge, and artistic stimulation.
Organik Flow Movement Lab is open to individuals of all body types who are 21 years old and above. It’s inclusive regardless of background, and no previous dance experience is required.
JAZZ DANCE: Roots & Rhythms Workshop
Join Laura Armenta for a high-energy JAZZ DANCE: Roots & Rhythms
An empowering, sexy, and confidence-boosting experience for adults with basic dance skills. Explore a bold fusion of jazz and funk, unleash your inner dancer, and leave feeling energized, expressive, and unstoppable.
21+
WINTER SOLSTICE™ Gathering
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.
Laura Armenta Dance Company WINTER Glow
Laura Armenta Dance Company WINTER Glow
Movement, Artistry, and Empowerment
December 28-30, 2026
9 am -8:00 pm
Discover Your Glow This Winter
Step away from the ordinary and immerse yourself in two captivating days of creative exploration.
Winter Glow: The Dance Intensive is a curated experience for dancers and movement lovers (ages 21+) ready to expand their artistic vocabulary, refine their technique, and reconnect with the essence of movement as art.
Led by Laura Armenta and members of the Laura Armenta Dance Company, alongside guest teaching artists, this intensive blends contemporary artistry, world dance traditions, and wellness practice into a transformative winter weekend.
Classes range from Belly Dance and Salsa to Jazz, Contemporary, and segments from the Laura Armenta Dance Company Repertoire.
Expect high energy, mindful flow, and an environment that values depth over competition.
Program Highlights
Three full days | Two Divisions of diverse, high-quality instruction
Approximately four classes daily with professional choreographers and educators
Focus on artistry, versatility, and self-empowerment through movement
Certificate of Completion
Exclusive invitation to audition for performance opportunities with Laura Armenta Dance Company
Select participants may be invited to mentorship sessions with Laura Armenta
Limited enrollment to ensure individualized attention and personal connection
Investment
Early Bird: $TBA (Ends Dec. 6)
Regular: $TBA (After Dec. 6)
Armentality VIP Members: $190
Why Winter Glow?
Because true dancers don’t hibernate — they evolve.
This winter, let your movement be your light.
Register NOW and claim YOUR SPOT!
Space is limited — make this winter your season of transformation.
BELLY DANCING FOUNDATION Workshop
Belly Dancing Foundation Workshop
Are you completely new to Belly Dance at Armentality? This is where you begin.
This workshop introduces the cultural background, essential terminology, foundational movement vocabulary, rhythms, warm-up principles, and class expectations that will help you enter the Basic Level class with greater understanding and confidence.
Belly Dance FOUNDATIONS is required for all new students before joining the Basic Level class.
It is not a test. It is a welcome.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Experience a gentle blend of restorative postures, soft vinyasa flow, and mindful pranayama designed to calm the nervous system and renew the body. This all-levels workshop offers a peaceful space to decompress, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner balance. Perfect for anyone seeking relaxation, stress relief, and a supportive practice that meets you exactly where you are.
ORGANIK FLOW Movement Lab
Organik Flow Movement Lab, led by Laura Armenta, is an immersive workshop for adults 21+ that blends spontaneous movement, guided somatic practices, dance improvisation, contact improvisation, and dance interpretation.
Drawing on nearly 40 years of professional experience, Laura creates a space for self-expression, creativity, and connection, where participants explore movement prompts that encourage authenticity, mindfulness, and artistic freedom.
Designed for those with basic dance and yoga foundations, the lab fosters body liberation, mental clarity, emotional vitality, and community connection.
It is particularly supportive for individuals navigating life transitions—such as career changes, parenting, or aging—helping them manage stress, adapt physically, and rekindle playfulness.
In a welcoming environment, participants are encouraged to embrace self-care, body kindness, and holistic well-being, ultimately rediscovering the joy of movement and the power of shared energy.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE - Master Class
Contemporary Dance - Master Class series
October 21 to December 16
Join us at the Armentality Movement Arts Center for the final 8 contemporary dance classes of 2025!
Laura Armenta 40 years of professional expertise in dance and movement arts, will lead each session, bringing her wealth of experience and passion to every class. This series is designed for dancers of all levels, from beginners eager to explore contemporary dance to seasoned performers looking to refine their skills and deepen their understanding.
PARTNER YOGA Workshop
Partner Yoga Workshop with Laura Armenta - Experience Connection, Balance & Joy Through Movement
Join this open-level Partner Yoga session led by Laura Armenta, and rediscover the beauty of shared movement. Whether you come with a friend, partner, or solo — this workshop welcomes everyone. No yoga experience is required.
Through partner poses, mindful breathing, and bodyweight balance, you’ll learn how to deepen trust, enhance communication, and cultivate strength, flexibility, and harmony. Expect laughter, discovery, and a supportive atmosphere where every participant feels seen and connected.
Come solo or bring a friend — no partner needed!
RESTORATIVE YOGA Workshop
Experience a gentle blend of restorative postures, soft vinyasa flow, and mindful pranayama designed to calm the nervous system and renew the body. This all-levels workshop offers a peaceful space to decompress, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner balance. Perfect for anyone seeking relaxation, stress relief, and a supportive practice that meets you exactly where you are.
ORGANIK FLOW Movement Lab
Organik Flow Movement Lab, created and led by Laura Armenta, is an immersive workshop for adults 21+ that blends spontaneous movement, guided somatic practices, dance improvisation, contact improvisation, and dance interpretation.
Drawing on nearly 40 years of professional experience, Laura creates a space for self-expression, creativity, and connection, where participants explore movement prompts that encourage authenticity, mindfulness, and artistic freedom.
Designed for those with basic dance and yoga foundations, the lab fosters body liberation, mental clarity, emotional vitality, and community connection.
CONTEMPORARY - Master Class
Contemporary Dance - Master Class
Laura Armenta 40 years of professional expertise in dance and movement arts, will lead each session, bringing her wealth of experience and passion to every class. This series is designed for dancers of all levels, from beginners eager to explore contemporary dance to seasoned performers looking to refine their skills and deepen their understanding.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S Day CELEBRATION
Celebrate International Women’s Day through movement, music, and community.
This special Global Jam Dance Class is a joyful, beginner-friendly experience designed to bring women together in a supportive and uplifting space.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Experience a gentle blend of restorative postures, soft vinyasa flow, and mindful pranayama designed to calm the nervous system and renew the body. This all-levels workshop offers a peaceful space to decompress, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner balance. Perfect for anyone seeking relaxation, stress relief, and a supportive practice that meets you exactly where you are.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE - Master Class
Contemporary Dance - Master Class series
October 21 to December 16
Join us at the Armentality Movement Arts Center for the final 8 contemporary dance classes of 2025!
Laura Armenta 40 years of professional expertise in dance and movement arts, will lead each session, bringing her wealth of experience and passion to every class. This series is designed for dancers of all levels, from beginners eager to explore contemporary dance to seasoned performers looking to refine their skills and deepen their understanding.
RESTORATIVE YOGA Workshop
Experience a gentle blend of restorative postures, soft vinyasa flow, and mindful pranayama designed to calm the nervous system and renew the body. This all-levels workshop offers a peaceful space to decompress, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner balance. Perfect for anyone seeking relaxation, stress relief, and a supportive practice that meets you exactly where you are.
ORGANIK FLOW Movement Lab
Organik Flow Movement Lab
A unique and inclusive experience for participants to explore spontaneous movement, engage in personal exploration, and foster a collective connection.
Led by Laura Armenta, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in many movement disciplines, choreography, and yoga. Participants are invited to engage in sessions focused on sensory awakening, mindful breathing, and spontaneous movement, refining motor skills and body awareness, while playfully weaving creativity, physical challenge, and artistic stimulation.
Organik Flow Movement Lab is open to individuals of all body types who are 21 years old and above. It’s inclusive regardless of background, and no previous dance experience is required.
BALLET FLOOR BARRE
Ballet Floor Barre: Strength, Grace & Alignment — Reimagined for Today’s Movers
Thanksgiving Week Special with Laura Armenta
Ready to move smarter, not harder?
Discover Ballet Floor Barre, a ground-based technique that trains your body like a dancer — minus the strain.
This class blends precision, strength, and mindfulness to help you:
Build long, lean muscles
Improve posture and alignment
Strengthen joints while staying gentle on your body
Relieve tension and unlock flexibility
Favored by professional dancers for injury prevention and recovery, Floor Barre is your secret weapon for better balance, body awareness, and confidence — whether you’re a beginner or returning to movement.
We’ll begin grounded (literally!) on the floor, then rise into graceful Centre work that leaves you feeling stronger, lighter, and beautifully aligned.
No ballet shoes required — just an open mind, comfy clothes, and curiosity.
DIWALI Dance Celebration
DIWALI DANCE CELEBRATION
An Experience of Light, Movement & Culture
Live Performance • Dance with the Artists • Indian-Inspired Bites
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with an unforgettable gathering of dance, artistry, vibrant flavors, and community at Armentality Movement Arts Center!
Inspired by the beauty and spirit of Diwali, this special celebration brings together live performance, cultural exploration, and the joy of moving together.
Experience an evening where artistic traditions meet contemporary creativity, where audiences become participants, and where movement brings people together.
EXPERIENCE THE CELEBRATION
LIVE PERFORMANCE | LAURA ARMENTA DANCE COMPANY
Prepare for a captivating performance where Bollywood-inspired choreography meets contemporary dance and circus arts!
Experience a dynamic fusion of movement, rhythm, theatricality, and creative expression as Laura Armenta Dance Company brings its multicultural artistry to the stage.
FULL MOON RITUAL for CREATIVE RENEWAL
FULL MOON RITUAL for CREATIVE RENEWAL
What are you ready to release? What are you ready to create?
When was the last time you made space for your own creativity?
Not for work. Not for family. Not for anyone else's expectations.
Just for you.
Discover a different kind of renewal through movement, ritual, reflection, and connection.
The full moon has inspired rituals, storytelling, reflection, and renewal across cultures for centuries.
Now, we invite you to explore its symbolism through movement, breath, meditation, and creative expression.
Join us for a soulful Sunday morning where ancient traditions meet contemporary somatic practices.
Explore cross-cultural lunar traditions and rituals.
Reconnect through mudras, meditation, and conscious breathing.
Awaken your creativity with gentle yoga, somatic movement, and improvisational dance.
Reflect, write, and set meaningful intentions in a shared closing ritual.
No dance experience necessary. No elaborate poses. Just curiosity, presence, and a willingness to explore.
Sunday, October 25 | 11 am
Laura Armenta Dance Company CONTEMPORARY ENCOUNTERS | Chapter Three
Experience the third chapter of Contemporary Encounters, an ongoing performance series by Laura Armenta Dance Company celebrating the beauty of contemporary dance through multicultural artistic expression.
Presented as part of the 2026 International Festival of Holland.
A celebration of culture, community, and global connection through the performing arts.
Join the Laura Armenta Dance Company at the International Festival of Holland for an innovative, genre-bending performance that redefines physical storytelling. By weaving together the fluid lyricism of contemporary dance, the expressive, rhythmic joy of Bollywood, and the dynamic athleticism of circus arts, this show explores movement without boundaries. It is a visually stunning, deeply expressive celebration of culture and capability.
Enjoy this Free Family Event and join Laura Armenta Dance Company.
Whether you are a longtime supporter of the arts or discovering contemporary dance for the first time, this is an invitation to experience movement as a universal language.
GLOBAL JAM Dance Class
Step into Global Jam Dance Class with Laura Armenta and embark on a cultural dance adventure that blends movement, music, and storytelling from around the globe. Each Saturday at 11 am, Laura—an internationally trained dancer, choreographer, and ethnocoreologist with 40 years of experience—guides you through vibrant styles such as West Asian and North African dances, Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, Mexican, and Afro-Caribbean traditions.
This all-level class is more than a workout—it’s a joyful, inclusive celebration of community and creativity. -You’ll explore the roots, traditions, and fusions behind each style while connecting with others, building confidence, and embracing artistry that bridges generations.
Held at the beautiful Armentality Movement Arts Center in the historic Masonic Center, Global Jam offers an inspiring downtown setting where movement meets culture. - The perfect way to energize your weekend, try something new, and leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and smiling.
Armentality INTERNATIONAL Dance Day
Armentality International Dance Day Festival
Celebrate Movement, Culture, and Community.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Armentality Movement Arts Center
Experience a full day of global dance styles, joyful connection, and vibrant community energy. From Contemporary Dance to West African Pop, K-Pop, Belly Dancing, Hooping, and Salsa — this is Armentality’s annual celebration of movement as a universal language.
No experience required.
Just curiosity and a willingness to move.International Dance Day
GLOBAL JAM Dance Class
Step into Global Jam Dance Class with Laura Armenta and embark on a cultural dance adventure that blends movement, music, and storytelling from around the globe. Each Saturday at 11 am, Laura—an internationally trained dancer, choreographer, and ethnocoreologist with 40 years of experience—guides you through vibrant styles such as West Asian and North African dances, Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, Mexican, and Afro-Caribbean traditions.
This all-level class is more than a workout—it’s a joyful, inclusive celebration of community and creativity.
You’ll explore the roots, traditions, and fusions behind each style while connecting with others, building confidence, and embracing artistry that bridges generations.
Held at the beautiful Armentality Movement Arts Center in the historic Masonic Center, Global Jam offers an inspiring downtown setting where movement meets culture.
The perfect way to energize your weekend, try something new, and leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and smiling.
THAI-YOGA Discovery Workshop
Thai-Yoga Therapy Discovery Workshop
This immersive workshop invites curious yogis, wellness seekers, and caregivers to explore the foundational principles of Thai-Yoga, from its Ayurvedic roots to its powerful mind-body connection.
Discover how gentle, rhythmic movement and assisted stretching can release tension, restore balance, and awaken vitality.
ORGANIK FLOW Movement Lab
The Organik Flow Movement Lab, led by Laura Armenta, is an immersive workshop for adults 21+ that blends spontaneous movement, guided somatic practices, dance improvisation, contact improvisation, and dance interpretation.
Drawing on nearly 40 years of professional experience, Laura creates a space for self-expression, creativity, and connection, where participants explore movement prompts that encourage authenticity, mindfulness, and artistic freedom.
Designed for those with basic dance and yoga foundations, the lab fosters body liberation, mental clarity, emotional vitality, and community connection.
CUERPOS EN FLOR - FAMILY Performance 2026
CUERPOS EN FLOR
Spring Series 2026
Where Contemporary Dance meets the pulse of South American Rhythms.
Cuerpos en Flor (“Bodies in Bloom”) is a Spring Contemporary Dance performance series celebrating renewal, vitality, and connection.
Featuring all-new original choreography by Laura Armenta, the work blends Contemporary Dance with the vibrant musical landscapes and expressive spirit of South America.
This series explores what it means to bloom—physically, emotionally, and collectively. Through dynamic choreography, sensual movement, and joyful rhythms, the dancers embody the transition from stillness to awakening and from solitude to shared celebration.
Guest artist Elisa Besteman joins the performances, and all shows conclude with an interactive movement workshop and community dance jam.
MOVEMENT as MEDICINE for the AGING Body-Mind
Movement as Medicine for the Aging Body-Mind
A Somatic Approach to Longevity, Confidence, and Emotional Resilience
Join Laura Armenta, Somatic Movement & Wellness Expert, for an embodied and experiential presentation at the Art & Science of Aging Conference, hosted by Grand Valley State University.
This session invites participants to rethink aging through a somatic lens—one that emphasizes awareness, adaptability, confidence, and self-trust. Rather than focusing on limitations, this presentation offers practical insights into how mindful movement supports long-term vitality and emotional resilience.
Designed for older adults, midlife adults, healthcare and wellness professionals, and caregivers, this talk offers accessible tools that can be applied immediately in daily life.
‘DIA de los MUERTOS’ Celebration Performance
Step into the Spirit of Día de los Muertos
Experience a breathtaking, bilingual tribute to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage with the Laura Armenta Dance Company.
This one-of-a-kind event fuses the grace of contemporary dance with the vibrant soul of traditional Mexican folk dance, bringing to life the colors, rhythms, and stories of this ancient celebration.
The evening doesn’t end with the performance—you’ll be invited to join a hands-on dance workshop, connecting you directly to the joy, movement, and meaning of Día de los Muertos. Whether you come to watch, move, or simply be immersed in the tradition, you’ll leave uplifted, inspired, and forever touched by the magic of this timeless ritual.
FREE Family event by Kent District Library.
Be there. Feel the rhythm. Honor the tradition.
DIA de los MUERTOS Performance & Workshop
Step into the Spirit of Día de los Muertos
Experience a breathtaking, bilingual tribute to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage with the Laura Armenta Dance Company.
This one-of-a-kind event fuses the grace of contemporary dance with the vibrant soul of traditional Mexican folk dance, bringing to life the colors, rhythms, and stories of this ancient celebration.
The evening doesn’t end with the performance—you’ll be invited to join a hands-on dance workshop, connecting you directly to the joy, movement, and meaning of Día de los Muertos. Whether you come to watch, move, or simply be immersed in the tradition, you’ll leave uplifted, inspired, and forever touched by the magic of this timeless ritual.
FREE Family event by Kent District Library. Be there. Feel the rhythm. Honor the tradition.
