Rootead

MOC Yoga
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-10 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Beginner yoga & movement for men of color. This workshop is safe, beginner-friendly space for BIPOC men. No special clothing or equipment required. We have yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, and pillows for use. Please come as you are and deep breathe with us.
$10 Suggested donation.
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Rootead in Youth - Winter Session II
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Dance, drum, embodied movement and African culture. Saturdays Jan 14 & 21, Feb 4, 11, 18.
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.

Adult African Diasporic Dance
2023-02-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
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)

Adult Drum and Dance Tutorial
2022-12-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
6:30pm-7:30pm – Learn a drum rhythm with Nate
7:30pm-8:30pm – Heather will lead a dance to the drum rhythm
Drop-In. $5 donation suggested.

Annual Fundraiser and RYDDE Showcase
2022-12-18 15:00 - 18:00
Rootead’s Annual Fundraiser & RYDDE Showcase will be Sunday, December 18, 3PM – 6PM at KNAC (Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition) 315 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
This will be a family-friendly, community event where RYDDE will showcase the drum rhythms and dances they’ve learned. Afterward, there will be live music provided by DJ Boogie, delicious food from Saffron (with vegan and gluten free options), and a variety of crafts and gifts created by the youth drummers and dancers. The funds raised during this event will support RYDDE’s annual trip to Chicago.
As this is a fundraiser, we are not able to offer refunds. Thank you for understanding.

Rootead in Youth
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Dance, drum, embodied movement and African culture. Saturdays Oct, 29, Nov 5, 12, 26, and Dec 3.
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.

Radicle Night @ The Xperience
2022-11-26 20:00 - 2022-11-27 00:00 | The Xperience, 145 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Come as you are, be who you are and love who you are. The Xperience & Rootead have collaborated to bring you Radicle Night at The Xperience. This is a space to be Black, Brown, yellow or white and be QUEER AF!
Sounds by Dj Disobedience
$15 presale tickets and $20 at the door!
Get Your Ticket

Adult Drum Circle
2022-11-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Adult Drum Circle at Rootead’s Studio. Drop-In. $5 donation suggested.

Grandma’s Hands Workshop
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-05 18:00 - 19:00
Herbs of the Black Southern Tradition.
Every Wednesday in October, 6PM – 7PM
$0-$60 sliding scale. Scholarships available.
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MOC Yoga
2022-10-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00
Beginner Yoga & Movement for Men of Color
Cost: $10
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Village Circle
2022-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Connect and share parenting experiences in a safe environment. This group is for parents, caregivers, and anyone serving in a similar role in a young person’s life. All families welcome!
3rd Tuesdays at 6pm. Hybrid Offering: In-Person & Virtual
$10-$60 sliding scale. Scholarships available.
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Feel Good Friday
2022-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for monthly adult-only conversations about reproductive health, relationships, and sexuality with some of our favorite folx.
Hybrid Offering: participate via Zoom or in person at Rootead.
Email elan@rootead.org to join.

Yoga Teacher Training
2022-10-14 09:00 - 17:00
Roots of Yoga
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Karina Mirsky & Kama Mitchell
Starts October 2022
Looking for a yoga training that is anti-racist, trauma and equity informed, transformational, and lineage based? Then Roots of Yoga is for you!

Click here for more information.

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RYDDE Auditions
2022-09-29 18:00 - 19:00
Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble Auditions. For details, email info@rootead.org

Adult Drum Circle
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Harrison Park, Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Bring a drum & chair! RSVP or drop-in. $5 donation suggested.
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