Come write, play & dance in Hawaii

Writing, InterPlay & African Dance Untensive

Masankho Banda

Pahoa, HI

4.5 days October 27th to 31st - Friday dinner through Tuesday Lunch

Join Mary and Masankho to write, read and move your personal stories! Blending the complimentary approaches of InterPlay, a practice devoted to fun through movement and song and the Amherst Writers and Artists Method, we will create a safe space wherein the unique, creative voice of each person will be honored. As we build community over these four days, you will discover parts of yourself that were unknown or perhaps forgotten. Come and immerse yourself in the playful waters of discovery, expression and acceptance. We will
· Create a community of support and safety.
· Write in response to inner & outer prompts.
· Share our writing with each other, if we choose to do so.
· Receive feedback about the strengths of our writing.
· Teach the language and ethic of play - InterPlay.
· Lead participants to movement and stories, silence and song, ease and amusement.
· Create a supportive creative community and share delicious meals.

You can expect to:
·Claim yourself as a Writer, Dancer and InterPlayer.
· Celebrate your individual voice, story and body.
· Celebrate your natural movement
· Have plenty of free time to Relax, Rejuvenate and Renew.

Cost: July 31st - $799 / by August 31 $899 / after August $999 - Leadership extra $50 off

Registration/Information: 510/773-7328

Venue

Kalani Oceanside Retreat

12-6860 Kalapana Kapoho Road
Pahoa, HI 96778
For more than 30 years, Kalani has been a soulful place of refuge and renewal for international guests. Kalani is an educational nonprofit organization that celebrates Hawaii, nature, culture and wellness. Kalani is located on Hawaii Island, commonly known as the Big Island, and is bordered by tropical jungle and the Pacific Ocean.
Leaders
Masankho Banda

Masankho is a multi - disciplinary Performing Artist, Certified InterPlay Leader, Educator and PeaceBuilder. He brings many unique perspectives to his work around the world. He learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his Malawian culture spending many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, shaped his being, nourished his soul and strengthened his spirit. Using performing arts Masankho motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice and cultural understanding. In 1997, he started UCanDanc—African Healing Arts to bring his passion for dance and storytelling to communities around the world. Masankho has been a Certified InterPlay Leader since 1999.

Masankho can also be reached at these phone numbers: +265 99 255 5338 or 88 113 8655 (available on Whatsapp / FaceTime)

Also: Skype : kamsisi
Facebook / Twitter: storytelling4u

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