Laura Armenta

About Laura Armenta

I work at the intersection of leadership, movement, and nervous system intelligence.Through somatic leadership practices, I help organizations and leaders cultivate clarity, resilience, and embodied presence.My work supports sustainable leadership in high-pressure, complex environments.With over 40 years as an interdisciplinary movement specialist, keynote speaker, and wellness leader, I integrate somatic practices, performance artistry, and cultural intelligence. Movement, in my work, is not a technique alone—it is a language for leadership, creativity, and human connection.I am the Founder & CEO of Armentality Group, an interdisciplinary platform encompassing Armentality Movement Arts Center, Armentality Wellness, Bridal Dance Connection, and related initiatives. Through this work, I design programs that bridge the performing arts, holistic wellness, and leadership development across professional and creative sectors.From the stage to the workplace, I have partnered with corporations, universities, and community organizations to deliver leadership development, wellness initiatives, and movement-based experiences. My collaborations include Grand Valley State University, Hope College, YWCA, Amway, Grand Rapids Ballet, and philanthropic foundations committed to education and well-being.My approach blends creativity with strategy, supporting individuals and teams in developing presence, adaptability, and confidence. As a multilingual and multicultural practitioner, I bring a global perspective that allows this work to resonate across diverse audiences and environments.Whether facilitating a keynote, leading a leadership workshop, or creating a performance-based experience, my work is grounded in a simple principle: leadership is most effective when it is embodied.If you are seeking a thoughtful, movement-informed approach to leadership, well-being, or organizational culture, I welcome the opportunity to connect.

Experience

1. Functional Fitness Coach

   Armentality Movement Arts Center

   Feb 1999 — Present

Education

• Sistema Nacional para la Education Profesional de la Danza

  Artist Diploma Advanced Certificate, Contemporary Dance, Choreography

  1984 — 1988

• Instituto National de Bellas Artes INBA /Escuela Nacional de Danza Contemporanea

  Fine Arts and Humanities, BA, Performing Arts

• White Lotus Foundation

  Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapy, Yoga | Holistic Arts

  2003 — 2004

• Ballet Teatro del Espacio

  Ballet and Contemporary Dance Training, Visual and Performing Arts

  2017 — 2021

• Karim Nagi Workshops

  Rhythm for Dancers & Cymbalisms , North African and West Asian Dance

  2005 — 2007

• LUMA Center

  CMT, Thai-Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga Therapy

  2001 — 2005