InterPlay Life Practice Program 2020-2021 (Sep-Apr) Online
Chicago-area

Geneva, IL
6 weekends: September-November 2020
and February-April 2021 TBD
(Fridays 6:30-9:00 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am-5:30 pm)
and February-April 2021 TBD
(Fridays 6:30-9:00 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am-5:30 pm)
Create more ease, community, grace, energy, and joy in all parts of your life. Uncover the deep resources of your “body wisdom.” Explore new life possibilities in a community that says “yes!” to you.
The Life Practice Program will lead you to deep places in your life—the places that feed, nourish, and energize you. This practice creates powerful connections with others in a community that is open and accepting.
The Chicago-area 2020 InterPlay Life Practice Program
Begins with The Secrets of InterPlay, a multiple-day retreat where you will be immersed in the InterPlay philosophy and practice, August 20-22, 2020 in Sturgis, MI (3 hours East of Chicago). You may also attend any other Secrets Retreat.
Schedule
Friday evenings 6:30-9:00 pm and
Saturdays 9:30 am-5:30 pm
TBD September-November 2020 and February-April 2021
In each of the 6 weekends we learn about InterPlay Tools and deepen our practice of the InterPlay Forms. Additionally, each participant will have three opportunities to be mentored individually. The learning and playing are very experiential. In between the meetings, you will be reading and writing reflections to deepen and strengthen your experience.
Online or Phone INFORMATION SESSIONS upon request.
Financial Assistance
Diversity is a great gift in the InterPlay experience. Based on our commitment to Racial Equity and Transformation (read our statement here) and our understanding of other structural and personal inequalities that exist, Body Wisdom is committed to making our programs financially accessible. Financial considerations need not be a barrier to your participation. Financial support and flexible payment plans are available. Please email Stephanie@interplay.org (or call 510/465-2797), or feel free to speak to one of the leaders of this program.
Continuing Education Credit
50 CE credits for various healthcare and allied healthcare professions are available for those practicing throughout the U.S. and for educators only practicing in Illinois. CE pre-registration is required at least 2 weeks before the start of your event. Notify the Body Wisdom office (510) 465-2797 at the time of registration that you are requesting CEUs. A fee of $25 per program will be due at the time you register. CEUs are offered through Continuing Education Institute of Illinois.
Repeating the Program
Anyone who has previously completed the InterPlay Life Practice Program is eligible for the $1,000 repeaters rate.
Cost: $1,950 (includes tuition for Secrets of InterPlay) / $1,000 for repeaters
Or ask about our Tuition Assistance Program
Registration/Information: Registration questions: email Lucia@interplay.org. For financial assistance: email Stephanie@interplay.org.
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.