Rootead

Walk-In Lactation Support
2023-10-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-06 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
On Fridays from 9-11 AM, we will host our drop-in breast- and chest-feeding support. Lactation consultants Tierene Inuolaji and Vanessa Moon are available to help you with anything from latching on basics or adjustments, paced bottle feeding, pumping help, and more!

GAMYE Night @ the REC
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
GAYME night for LGBTQIA+ folx ages 21+ this fall!
Rootead will be hosting our “GAYME” night for LGBTQIA+ folx ages 21+ on Thursday, October 19th from 6:30PM – 8:30PM held at the Rootead Enrichment Center.

Tea Time with Rootead
2023-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
At 11 am on Thursdays our doulas Erica Dixon and Stephanie Weatherspoon will facilitate conversations over tea. Come chat with other parents or ask our doulas questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early childhood development and sip on some delicious tea!

Embodied Families
2023-10-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-10-05 10:00 - 10:45 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Embodied Families kicks off Thursday mornings at 10:00-10:45 am October through December, and is a rotating selection of movement classes:

Joyful Dancing Babies with Kama Tai Mitchell (bring your baby carrier!)
Infant Massage with Tierene Inuolaji
Baby and Me Yoga with Carmen James
Tumbling Toddlers also with Carmen James

Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID (no one will be turned away)

Village Playdate
2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday September 13th through December 20th (EXCEPT November 22nd) from 10 AM – 11 AM at Rootead’s studio.

Community Yoga
2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for our weekly Community Yoga!

Beginner-friendly yoga & movement. Everyone is welcome, but these workshops will be intentional, safe spaces for Black people and people of color. 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!

When: Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm beginning October 3rd
Where: Rootead Studio
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID / No one will be turned away

Rootead in Youth - Fall Session
2023-10-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a program for children ages 2 – 12 years old that includes instruction on movement, songs, rhythms, and storytelling centering on the African Diaspora.
RIY Fall Session 2023 will be Saturdays: October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18
The schedule for each RIY Saturday is:
10:00am – 10:30am: 2 – 3 year olds
10:45am – 11:15am: 4 – 5 year olds
11:30am – 12:00pm: 6 – 8 year olds
12:15pm – 1:00pm: 9 – 12 year olds
The cost for this program is $65. Scholarships are available. REGISTER HERE
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.

RYDDE Auditions
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
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 @ 6 PM – 8 PM

CLICK HERE to apply for the RYDDE interest list, or learn more about RYDDE here.

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park
2023-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Harrison Park, Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Thursday, August 3rd
6 pm – 7 pm at Harrison Park
Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.

Youth Summer Camp - Session II
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-21 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
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 year, and the dates are:
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Snacks are provided, but youth will need to bring a cold, packed lunch.
The cost of the summer camp is $200/week. Scholarships are available. Payments can be made during registration, made via CashApp, PayPal, or Venmo, or paid in person at the first session.
Register for Session 2
Register for Session 1

Youth Summer Camp - Session I
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
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 year, and the dates are:
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Snacks are provided, but youth will need to bring a cold, packed lunch.
The cost of the summer camp is $200/week. Scholarships are available. Payments can be made during registration, made via CashApp, PayPal, or Venmo, or paid in person at the first session.
Register for Session 1
Register for Session 2
Apply for a scholarship

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park
2023-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Harrison Park, Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Saturday, July 8th
3 pm – 4 pm at Harrison Park
Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.

Village Playdate
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday at Rootead’s studio.

Summer Market Hours
2023-06-27 - 2023-09-05 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
We have new established summer hours where the market at the Rootead Studio, featuring Rootead merchandise as well as other items from local artisans, will be open to the public.
The hours below will be effective Tuesday, June 27, 2023 thru Tuesday, September 5, 2023:
Tuesday-Thursday- 11 AM – 6 PM
Friday 11 AM to #wheneverwewant #decolonized
Saturdays- as needed
