Rootead

Village Playdate
2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | 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 alternating Tuesday and Wednesday at Rootead’s studio.

Adult African Diasporic Dance
2023-04-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-02-16 18:30 - 19:30, 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)

Rootead in Youth - Spring Session
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Dance, drum, embodied movement and African culture. Saturdays March 25, April 1, April 15, April 22, April 29
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.
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MOC Yoga
2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-10 19:00 - 20:00 | 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
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 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 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 | 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!
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