Adult African Diasporic Dance

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Join Rootead facilitators in a polyrhythmic global movement that induces nervous system liberation and regulation, tension release, and body awareness. Each week we will embrace a rhythm and dance from the African Diaspora (sometimes to live drums!) 1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm @ Rootead Studio Suggested donation $15 (no one is turned away)

$15

Rootead in Youth – Spring Session

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Dance, drum, embodied movement and African culture. Saturdays March 25, April 1, April 15, April 22, April 29 10am-10:30am – 2-3 year olds; 10:45am-11:15am – 4-5 year olds; 11:30am-12pm – 6-8 year olds; $50. Scholarships available. Register Today!

$50

Rootead in Youth – Spring Session

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Dance, drum, embodied movement and African culture. Saturdays March 25, April 1, April 15, April 22, April 29 10am-10:30am – 2-3 year olds; 10:45am-11:15am – 4-5 year olds; 11:30am-12pm – 6-8 year olds; $50. Scholarships available. Register Today!

$50

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park

Harrison Park Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Saturday, June 10th 11 am - 12 pm at Harrison Park Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.    

$10

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park

Harrison Park Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Saturday, July 8th 3 pm - 4 pm at Harrison Park Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.    

$10

Youth Summer Camp – Session I

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Rootead Summer Camp is for youth ages 5 - 12. Youth will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, make African-inspired crafts, learn Mancala - the oldest game in the world! Each summer camp Friday, the youth will share what they've learned with their families at showcase/celebration! There will be two sessions this […]

$200

Youth Summer Camp – Session II

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Rootead Summer Camp is for youth ages 5 - 12. Youth will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, make African-inspired crafts, learn Mancala - the oldest game in the world! Each summer camp Friday, the youth will share what they've learned with their families at showcase/celebration! There will be two sessions this […]

$200

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park

Harrison Park Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Thursday, August 3rd 6 pm - 7 pm at Harrison Park Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.    

$10

RYDDE Auditions

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Audition for RYDDE (Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble) RYDDE is a non-competitive pre-professional youth & dance company. They perform in the wider Kalamazoo area, training in the arts of the Black diaspora. RYDEE is open to ages 12-18. Drummers Audition: Wednesday, September 27th @ 6 PM - 7 PM Dancers Audition: Thursday, September 28th […]

Free

RYDDE Auditions

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Audition for RYDDE (Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble) RYDDE is a non-competitive pre-professional youth & dance company. They perform in the wider Kalamazoo area, training in the arts of the Black diaspora. RYDEE is open to ages 12-18. Drummers Audition: Wednesday, September 27th @ 6 PM - 7 PM Dancers Audition: Thursday, September 28th […]

Free

3rd Annual RYDDE Showcase & Fundraiser

Comstock Community Auditorium 2107 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Our 3rd Annual RYDDE Drum & Dance Showcase & Fundraiser will be Saturday, December 16, 1PM - 4PM! Join us for our 3rd Annual RYDDE Drum & Dance Showcase & Fundraiser at Comstock Community Auditorium 2107 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The performance will be 1PM - 2PM, and appetizers and dancing will be […]

African Drum + Dance Workshop

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

Dates: Friday, March 8, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Friday, April 12, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Admission: $20 per session Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Location: Rootead Enrichment Center 505 E. Kalamazoo Avenue, Suite 4 Kalamazoo, MI 49007    

$20