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InterPlay In-Person Leaders Gathering July 2024
It's time for the 2024 in-person Leaders Gathering! Join us for deep play in a beautiful university setting in downtown Seattle, Washington.
We will gather at Seattle University. The event will be limited to 100 people, given the size of the main meeting/play space.
Bring your own ideas for workshops to be set up on the spot. Have a chance to organize conversations with other leaders about InterPlay issues that move you. Get new skills for education, spirituality, racial equity and transformation, art-making and leading your life. Discover new forms!
Lots of opportunities to play, create, perform, connect, converse, eat and relax. And laugh!
This event is open to all Life Practice Program and Leader Training Program grads as well as those currently taking part in either program (or who took part in earlier versions of either program).
Yes, there is space for you at the Leaders Gathering!
We are still awaiting confirmation of the cost and hope to have specific details on the website very soon. Until then, our guesstimate of the cost is somewhere between $450-$550 for tuition and $500-$650 for accommodations for the full event. (There will be a $60 early registration discount.)
Staying offsite for commuters will be an option, as there’s plenty of room in the gathering rooms. Partial attendance will also be an option.
If you know you’d like to attend and are eager to commit so you can make your travel plans, you may pre-register now to reserve your space. (Pre-registration payments will be refundable up until June 1.)
Covid policy: We may require Covid testing every morning for everyone’s safety. Details around this still being clarified.
We truly hope to have specific costs and other details on the website soon and we thank you for your patience!
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
She currently uses performance art, movement, poetry, storytelling and InterPlay to address issues of oppression with women who are incarcerated, people living with severe and persistent mental illness and homelessness. She also works with activists and artists to maintain balance and self-care during these intense times we find ourselves living.
Pivoting with the times Christine has been called an expert on Zoom and utilizes this online platform to facilitate connection and ease in an online, interactive learning environment.
Christine Gautreaux holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work. She has professional experience with successful grant writing, community organizing and social media marketing. Christine is a life coach for caregivers who are burnt out and ready to take back their own life and make it delightful again. She is the co-author of Stillpoint: A Caregivers Playbook to find ease and to take a deep breath and reclaim joy and Women Connected in Wisdom: Stories and Resources Rooted in the 8 Dimensions of Wellnes V. I and V. II