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 Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring Session 2025 will be Saturdays: […]
Rootead Summer Camp is for youth ages 5 - 12. (Must have completed Kindergarten) Youth will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, make African inspired crafts, & learn mancala! At the end of each session, the youth will share what they learned at a family showcase! There will be three sessions […]
Rootead Summer Camp is for youth ages 5 - 12. (Must have completed Kindergarten) Youth will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, make African inspired crafts, & learn mancala! At the end of each session, the youth will share what they learned at a family showcase! There will be three sessions […]
Rootead Summer Camp is for youth ages 5 - 12. (Must have completed Kindergarten) Youth will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, make African inspired crafts, & learn mancala! At the end of each session, the youth will share what they learned at a family showcase! There will be three sessions […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
