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 […]
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
Our Juneteenth celebration is going to be one to remember. The theme this year is celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture! Saturday, June 15, 3:00pm - 9:00pm at Bronson Park. We invite artisans, local businesses, and community organizations to sign up to vend at the Juneteenth Celebration! This family-friendly event will be a celebration of Black culture, […]
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 three sessions this year, […]
SESSION TWO REGISTRATION IS FULL, PLEASE JOIN US FOR SESSION THREE BEGINNING JULY 22ND! 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 […]
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 three sessions this year, […]
Audition for RYDDE (Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble) RYDDE is a non-competitive, pre-professional youth & dance company for middle and high school aged youth. They perform in the wider Kalamazoo area, training in the arts of the Black diaspora. RYDEE is open to ages 13-18. RYDDE seasons align with the KPS school calendar, and […]
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a holistic cultural arts program for children ages 2 - 8 years old that features communal affirmations, West African dance, Djembe drumming, call and response songs from the African diaspora, an obstacle course highlighting fundamental movement skills, and nervous system regulation techniques. RIY Winter Session 2025 will be Saturdays: […]
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a holistic cultural arts program for children ages 2 - 8 years old that features communal affirmations, West African dance, Djembe drumming, call and response songs from the African diaspora, an obstacle course highlighting fundamental movement skills, and nervous system regulation techniques. RIY Winter Session 2025 will be Saturdays: […]
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a holistic cultural arts program for children ages 2 - 8 years old that features communal affirmations, West African dance, Djembe drumming, call and response songs from the African diaspora, an obstacle course highlighting fundamental movement skills, and nervous system regulation techniques. RIY Winter Session 2025 will be Saturdays: […]
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a holistic cultural arts program for children ages 2 - 8 years old that features communal affirmations, West African dance, Djembe drumming, call and response songs from the African diaspora, an obstacle course highlighting fundamental movement skills, and nervous system regulation techniques. RIY Winter Session 2025 will be Saturdays: […]
Join us for Embodying the Elements: RYDDE Youth Winter Showcase on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 We are thrilled to present our third annual Youth Showcase, an inspiring event that celebrates the creativity, passion, and dedication of our young performers. This year’s showcase, titled “Embodying the Elements”, highlights the talents of Rootead’s youth as they bring […]
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