Cynthia Winton-Henry

Cynthia Winton-Henry is a writer and co-founder of InterPlay, a movement-based approach to creativity and community. She currently writes for The Dancing Center on Substack, where she shares insights related to dance, body wisdom, and spirituality. Her writing emphasizes the importance of kinesthetic intelligence and the connection between body and soul, drawing from her extensive background in dance and somatic practices.

Background and Experience

• Education: Winton-Henry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), completed between 1973 and 1978.
• Professional Roles:
  • Writer at Substack since April 2023, where she explores themes related to body wisdom and the sacred art of dance.13
  • Cofounder of InterPlay since 1989, focusing on creative movement and improvisation as tools for personal and communal expression.1
  • Director of The Hidden Monastery since December 2012, where she centers her work around the wisdom of body and soul.1
  • Certified Enneamotion Instructor, providing a somatic approach to understanding personality through movement.1

Publications

Winton-Henry has authored several books, including:

• Move: What the Body Wants
• Dance: The Sacred Art
• Chasing the Dance of Life: A Faith Journey
• The Art of Ensoulment: How to Create From Body and Soul

Her writing reflects her commitment to exploring the intersections of dance, spirituality, and personal growth.12

Personal Philosophy

Cynthia Winton-Henry's work is deeply rooted in the belief that movement can unlock profound wisdom within individuals. She advocates for an approach that honors ancestral practices and emphasizes the significance of body-to-body intelligence in fostering connection and understanding.3