InterPlay Life Practice Program, Chicago 2018

Geneva, IL
Monthly Meetings April - June, September-November, 2018
* Discover new ways of getting what you really want in life based on an ethic of play;
* Deepen what it means to live from your natural, embodied self;
* Connect to the wisdom inherent in the creative expression of the body;
* Rest in a community that respects and affirms the wisdom of each individual;
* Expand your sense of connection, play and possibility in the areas you are called to be in the world.
Each month, we will play with InterPlay Tools and deepen our practice of the InterPlay movement, storytelling, and vocal forms. The experiential format includes individual, paired and group forms, presentations, discussion and focus sessions. In between meetings, you'll have brief reading, reflection and writing assignments designed to support your integration and learning.
Continuing Education Credit
50 CE credits for various healthcare and allied healthcare professions are available for those practicing throughout the U.S. CE preregistration is recommended at 2 weeks before the start of your event. Notify Body Wisdom staff at time of registration that you are requesting CEUs. Indicate the profession (E.g. LCSW) and the state you have your license in (E.g. MI). A CE fee of $15 will be due once your profession and state are approved. CEUs are offered through Continuing Education Institute of Illinois.
Monthly Meetings
Fridays 6:30-9:00pm & Saturdays 9:30am-noon, 1:30-4:00pm, 4:30-6:00pm
April 13-14, May 11-12, June 8-9
NO July-August
September 14-15, October 12-13, Final Retreat November 9-10
For more information about the program, download a general brochure about the program
Cost: $2,250 (includes $400 tuition for Secrets) + room and board costs
Registration/Information: Contact the Body Wisdom Office at 510/465-2797, Local contacts: Jane Siarny interplaychicago@sbcglobal.net or Nancy Pfaltzgraf at revdancer2@gmail.com
Geneva United Methodist Church
In 1991 at the National Sacred Dance Guild Festival, Jane discovered InterPlay and its co-creators, Phil Porter and Cynthia Winton-Henry. Jane was looking for something that would integrate her love of voice, music, improvisational movement and storytelling. With InterPlay she was able to integrate all these expressions and find a community based in affirmation, authenticity and the celebration of the human spirit. In 1992 she co-founded OUTABOUNDS Performance Company that was housed at the Chicago Cultural Center where Jane directed the Hedwig School of Dance and created the Dance Discovery Series.
Since co-founding InterPlay Chicago in 19941992 Jane has been instrumental in leading the Life Practice Program to help people integrate the InterPlay philosophy and practices. She also serves as a Mentor in the InterPlay Leader Training Program and as Coordinator of the Life Practice Program. She was thrilled when the InterPlay Art and Social Change Program came to Chicago in 2024 and is happy to see many participants pursue InterPlay Leadership Certification.
In 1985 Jane participated in a Sacred Dance Guild workshop at Granville Avenue United Methodist Church in Chicago. Now 40 years later, having moved into the neighborhood, she incorporates InterPlay into Granville’s Children’s Ministry. Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s she had the freedom of big lawns, wild woods, skating, dancing, singing at church, and cavorting along the trail with the Girl Scout Troop. With the rest of her days, she strives to cultivate creative communities where all beings can have the freedom to express who they really are and grow into who they want to become.
On the eve of her 70th birthday and 34 years with InterPlay, Jane is grateful for the support of the InterPlay Chicago Community, Granville Avenue United Methodist Church, and so many other organizations and persons: especially InterPlay co-creators Phil Porter and Cynthia Winton-Henry, Jane's family and friends around the world who continue to encourage her along this journey of life.