Amenti is a collective founded by Gil Gomes Leal and Elia Vitadamo, built from a shared vision of using movement as a tool for transformation. What started through years of experience in dance, performance and creative direction evolved into an immersive ecosystem where movement, psychology, ritual and community come together. Through the MoveMeant Method, global experiences and the Academy, Amenti continues to create spaces that invite people into deeper connection with themselves and others.
WHO WE ARE
We create spaces where people are invited to slow down, move differently and reconnect with parts of themselves often lost in the rhythm of everyday life.
Amenti was born through years of movement, performance, teaching and inner exploration. What started in the world of experimental dance evolved into a deeper exploration of movement as a tool for emotional release, self awareness and transformation. Over time, this journey developed into the MoveMeant Method and the immersive experiences that now shape the world of Amenti.
Our mission is to create transformative spaces where people can reconnect with their body, emotions and authentic expression. Through movement, collective energy and immersive experiences, we guide people beyond surface level connection into deeper awareness and embodied transformation.
We believe movement has the power to reconnect people to themselves and each other. Our vision is to continue building a global ecosystem where movement, psychology, art and community come together to create meaningful human transformation through shared experience.
Open your heart and join us,
- Amenti
team amenti
From movement teachers to creatives and producers, the Amenti collective brings together different disciplines, backgrounds and energies to create transformative experiences rooted in connection and expression.
GIL GOMES LEAL
Founder & Artistic Director
The Fire and Light
Gil is a world-champion experimental dancer whose journey began in the high-intensity arenas of the global Hip-Hop battle circuit. Known for years as "The Grid," he earned his reputation through a mastery of technical precision, deconstructing movement to its most raw, microscopic elements. His career as a professional dancer saw him dominating stages worldwide, yet he felt a calling to move beyond the aesthetic and the competitive.
Gil’s path evolved from competition to initiation. He recognized that the same energy used in a dance battle could be channeled into deep, psyche-somatic healing. As the artistic visionary of Amenti, he channels "The Fire"—the raw, animalistic energy required to break through the ego's defenses.
By merging his expertise in dance with deep studies in Jungian psychology, shamanism, and somatic practice, Gil developed the physical language of the MoveMeant Method. He views movement as a form of "Neo-Mythical" storytelling, where the body becomes a tool for shadow work and ritual. Whether leading an intensive workshop or directing a ceremonial performance, Gil’s work is dedicated to helping individuals strip away their social masks and reclaim their primal, authentic nature.
ELIA VITADAMO
Co Founder & General Director, Creative Producer
The Earth
If Gil is the fire that ignites the work, Elia is the earth that holds it. With a professional background in dance and Creative Producing, Elia acts as the "World-Bridger"—the essential link between the ethereal and the material. She is the grounding force that ensures abstract spiritual insights are translated into tangible, life-changing reality.
Elia’s work focuses on the architecture of transformation. While the work of Amenti often dives into the "void" of the subconscious, Elia provides the structural integrity and safety required for that exploration.
Her vision is one of integration; she ensures that the intense "Amenti experience" is not just a fleeting moment, but a grounded practice that participants can carry into their daily lives. As the General Director, she orchestrates the collective’s global presence—from the urban heart of Rotterdam to the sacred circles of Bali—acting as the navigator who steers the vision into the physical world with grace and precision.
TAMARA ROBLED OUD
MoveMeant Teacher
Natural Layer: Sensations
Tamara is a core member of Amenti and a highly respected figure in the international dance scene, particularly within the House Dance community. Her movement is a masterclass in fluidity and rhythm, earned through years of battle experience and artistic performance. Within the MoveMeant Method, she bridges the soulful, rhythmic freedom of House with a profound sensitivity to the somatic experience. Her work focuses on the intersection of emotional release and physical flow, helping practitioners soften their "armor" to access the authentic self beneath.
Kamile Karpalovaite
MoveMeant Teacher
Natural Layer: Sensations
Kamile is a fierce and versatile force, widely recognized for her expertise in experimental dance and the Hip-Hop scene. Her background in high-level competition and performance gives her a unique edge in understanding the body’s limits and its potential for storytelling. Kamile embodies the MoveMeant philosophy through her deep exploration of the body’s wisdom and the "Shadow Self." She supports participants in navigating their internal landscapes and breaking through technical mastery into raw, spiritual expression.
Ruben Lapong
MoveMeant Teacher
Natural Layer: Physicality
Ruben (Soulja Ques) brings the intense, transformative power of Krump to the Amenti ecosystem. Known in the global Krump community as Soulja Ques, he is a prominent member of the prestigious Ques (Krump Family). His background in this highly expressive and spiritual street dance allows him to guide practitioners through the release of raw, suppressed energy. Ruben uses the disciplined explosiveness of Krump to help others deconstruct the ego, providing a stable foundation for practitioners to ground their primal nature.
Alana Grace Giannotta Ortiz
MoveMeant Assistant
Natural Layer: Connection
Alana brings a rare blend of elite technical discipline and spiritual depth to the collective. Her background is rooted in the high-caliber training of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Academy, balanced by her deep roots in Yoga. Within the Method, Alana serves as a bridge between the physical vessel and its subtle frequencies, assisting practitioners in finding grace and intentionality within their own transformation.
Andreia Santa Cristina
European Tour Producer
Andreia is an established force in production, with a vast worldwide network in the urban dance scene. With a background in managing complex logistics for various organizations, she serves as the primary producer for Amenti’s European tours. Her ability to navigate the intricacies of international arts management ensures that the "Neo-Mythical" vision of Amenti reaches audiences across the continent with professional precision.
Neder Abdel Rahman
Videographer & Content Creator
Neder is more than a filmmaker; he is the "original witness" of the Amenti MoveMeant Method. As Gil’s oldest and closest friend, Neder was the first to recognize the power of the Method from the outside looking in. It was his visionary idea to capture Gil in the raw, unfiltered moments of teaching, sharing that energy with the world through social media. This spark of intuition is what allowed Amenti to go viral, bridging the gap between a local practice and a global movement. Today, Neder (Neds behind the lens) travels the world with the collective, capturing the "Neo-Mythical" essence of our journey and ensuring that the soul of Amenti is seen by every corner of the globe.