Youth Summer Camp – Session II

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

$200

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park

Harrison Park Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Thursday, August 3rd 6 pm - 7 pm at Harrison Park Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.    

$10

Village Playdate

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

Village Playdate

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

Village Playdate

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

RYDDE Auditions

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

Free

RYDDE Auditions

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

Free

Community Yoga

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

$5 – $10

Village Playdate

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

Embodied Families

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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 […]

$5 – $10

Tea Time with Rootead

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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!  

Walk-In Lactation Support

Rootead 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo

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!