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 […]
Join us for Rootead in Rhythm: RYDDE Showcase on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 Rootead Enrichment Center announces the upcoming Youth Showcase and invites the community to save the date for an evening centered on youth performance, culture, and creative expression. The Youth Showcase will feature performances by the Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble (RYDDE), […]
Rootead Youth Summer Camp offers three exciting sessions to choose from, running Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Rootead Studio. Designed for youth ages 5–12 (must have completed Kindergarten), campers will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, create African-inspired crafts, and explore the strategy game Mancala. Each session […]
Rootead Youth Summer Camp offers three exciting sessions to choose from, running Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Rootead Studio. Designed for youth ages 5–12 (must have completed Kindergarten), campers will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, create African-inspired crafts, and explore the strategy game Mancala. Each session […]
Rootead Youth Summer Camp offers three exciting sessions to choose from, running Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Rootead Studio. Designed for youth ages 5–12 (must have completed Kindergarten), campers will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, create African-inspired crafts, and explore the strategy game Mancala. Each session […]
