Rootead

Rootead in Youth - Spring Session
2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a program for children ages 2 – 8 years old that includes instruction on movement, songs, rhythms, and storytelling centering on the African Diaspora.
RIY Spring Session 2024 will be Saturdays: March 23, March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27
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

The cost for this program is $65. Scholarships are available. REGISTER HERE
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.

Hip Hop Kettlebell - Spring Session II
2024-03-28 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-03-21 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-03-14 18:00 - 18:45 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Hip Hop Kettlebell!
We will be offering Hip Hop Kettlebell Session 2 beginning Thursday, March 14, 2024.
This is a 6-week session class that requires pre-registration for the entire 6 weeks. (The reason for this is to teach progression steps to prevent injury and provide the best experience for all participants, while also building community.)

Thursday, March 14
Thursday, March 21
Thursday, March 28
Thursday, April 4
Thursday April 11
Thursday, April 18

There are 12 slots available. $100/6 weeks. Two scholarships available per session.
Hip Hop Kettlebell will embody movement in addition to utilization of the kettlebell.

What: Hip Hop Kettlebell Spring Session #2
When: Thursdays at 6PM-6:45PM, beginning March 14, 2024
Where: Rootead Studio 505 E. Kalamazoo Ave. 49007
Why: Provide further healing through movement and building community.
Facilitated by Rootead Staff

REGISTER HERE

Village Playdate
2024-03-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-21 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 from 10 AM – 11 AM at Rootead’s studio.

Grief Circle
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Grief Circle
If you are experiencing grief, we welcome you to our monthly Grief Circles held 4th Saturdays, 10:00AM – 12:00PM and facilitated by Rootead Staff.
These healing circles are intentional, brave & supportive spaces that offer community support and tools for processing grief.
The group agreements include confidentiality, radical acceptance, and compassion. Everyone is welcome to share to their comfort level, and we honor all paths to healing.
Our Grief Circles are offered at no charge, but we welcome donations to help cover the cost of doing this work.
REGISTER FOR GRIEF CIRCLE HERE

When: Saturday March 23rd, 10 AM -noon
Where: Rootead Studio

What is grief?
Grief is the experience of coping with loss. Grief can accompany any event that disrupts or challenges our sense of normalcy or ourselves. This includes the loss of connections that define us. You may grieve the loss of:

A loved one.
A marriage, friendship or another form of kinship.
Your home, neighborhood or community.
Your job or career.
Financial stability.
A dream or goal.
Good health.
Your youth.
Fertility.
Your own loss of life as you prepare for death.

[Taken from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24787-grief]

African Somatic Movement with Kama
2024-03-21 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-03-14 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-02-29 19:00 - 19:45 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for a four-week session of embodied movement!
During these 45-minute classes, Kama Tai Mitchell will guide you through simple and accessible movements that will ground you and help you better understand your body’s mobility and functionality.
Classes will be at Rootead’s Studio from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM on the following Thursdays:

February 29
March 7
March 14
March 21

This is an adult-only class, and registration is required.
To avoid disruptions, there will be no drop-ins for this session.
REGISTER HERE

When: Thursdays from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM, for 4 weeks beginning February 29th
Where: Rootead Studio
Cost: $75, Registration Required

For any questions, please email: coco@rootead.org

Every BODY Talks
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | OutFront Kalamazoo, 340 S. Rose, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Join us for Every BODY Talks!
March’s Every BODY Talks will be on Wednesday, March 20 this month as a collaboration with OutFront Kalamazoo, and this talk will be held at OutFront’s office, 340 S. Rose, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Third Thursdays of every month (for Women & Femmes age 17+).
This monthly healing group will facilitate discussions about understanding the language, rhythms & changes of our bodies.
Every BODY Talks is a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by Rootead Staff: Vanessa Moon, registered nurse and Birth Justice Director, and CoCo Marie, Community Healing Director.
We hope you’ll join us for sharing, support, and community.
REGISTER HERE

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-03-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Roots of Liberation: A 6-month cohort immersion to gain tools of liberation for people of the global majority.

At the completion of the 6-month cohort you will have more knowledge of self, your purpose, passion, and gifts. You will gather tools for nervous system regulation and liberation. You will be able to ripple out your learnings to your family, friends and colleagues. You will also receive a certification upon completion of this course.

Topics we will cover:

Ancestral healing – to disrupt generational burdens, health issues and cultural harms.
African based somatic experiencing – trauma release movements and flows
Neuro-physio-biology – understanding the mind, body and nature connection.
Anatomy – understand the functions of the nervous system, muscular system and endocrine system.
Animism – learning about the ancient teachings of nature.
8 limbs of yoga – understand the depth and science (not just the poses!)
Alchemy/Energy – learn the techniques of quantum mechanics and elemental resourcing.
Geomancy – learning how to set up environments to support your system.
Rest & Healing – understanding how rest is productive and the antidote to colonization.

Scheduling Format:
We will meet for 6 weekends with some self-led work in between each gathering. The schedule will be:

Virtual: Fridays, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
In person: Saturdays, 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sundays, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Meeting Dates & Subject Outline:
January 12, 13, 14 – Identity; Who are you? Where do you come from?
February 9, 10, 11 – Geomancy & Animism
March 15, 16, 17 – Anatomy & Neurophysiobiology
April 12, 13, 14 – Alchemy & Energy
May 17, 18, 19 – African somatics & The 8 Limbs of Yoga
June 21, 22, 23 – Rest & Healing

Financials:
We are a grassroots organization committed to access and reducing barriers to liberation, yet we still need to keep the lights on. This course’s value is $3,000, and a fee of $300 will be due to reserve your space. To make the course more accessible to our community, we offer payment plans and scholarships for the remaining $2,700.
The scholarship form can be found here: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Your investment is self-determined, so choose the scholarship amount that works for your livelihood. If that is still unattainable for you, please email coco@rootead.org to discuss other options.
Roots of Liberation application link: APPLY HERE

Speak Freely Fridays - Men + Masc Folx
2024-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
Third Fridays are Speak Freely Fridays for Men & Masc folx.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-03-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

African Drum + Dance Workshop
2024-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
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

Hip Hop Kettlebell - Spring Session I
2024-03-07 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-02-29 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-02-22 18:00 - 18:45 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Hip Hop Kettlebell!
We will be offering Hip Hop Kettlebell beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024.
This is a 6-week session class that requires pre-registration for the entire 6 weeks. (The reason for this is to teach progression steps to prevent injury and provide the best experience for all participants, while also building community.)
We plan to offer more 6 week sessions (3 total) through the Spring and take a pause over the summer. There are 12 slots available. $100/6 weeks. Two scholarships available per session.
Hip Hop Kettlebell will embody movement in addition to utilization of the kettlebell.

What: Hip Hop Kettlebell Spring Session #1
When: Thursdays at 6PM-6:45PM, beginning February 1, 2024
Where: Rootead Studio 505 E. Kalamazoo Ave. 49007
Why: Provide further healing through movement and building community.
Facilitated by Rootead Staff

REGISTER HERE

Community Yoga
2024-02-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-20 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
Where: Rootead Studio
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID / No one will be turned away

Grief Circle
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Grief Circle

If you are experiencing grief, we welcome you to our monthly Grief Circle every 4th Saturday at Rootead. We will practice some simple tools to help make space around your grief and promote healing. Led by Rootead facilitators in our studio.

When: Saturday February 24th, 10 AM -noon
Where: Rootead Studio

Rootead in Youth - Winter Session
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a program for children that includes instruction on movement, songs, rhythms, and storytelling centering on the African Diaspora.
RIY Winter Session 2024 will be Saturdays: January 20, January 27, February 3, February 17, February 24
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

The cost for this program is $65. Scholarships are available. REGISTER HERE
Drop-ins for each class are available for $15 per child.
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.

Rootead in Youth - Winter Session
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a program for children that includes instruction on movement, songs, rhythms, and storytelling centering on the African Diaspora.
RIY Winter Session 2024 will be Saturdays: January 20, January 27, February 3, February 17, February 24
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

The cost for this program is $65. Scholarships are available. REGISTER HERE
Drop-ins available for each class at $15 per child.
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.
