Rope Bondage: From body manipulation to dance
The focus of this workshop will be on movement and how we can use movement in our ropes to change the dynamics and the energy of the session.
We will review and have an in-depth look at some of the main ways you can use to move a person (from seiza to broken seiza, from sitting to lying down, from lying down to sitting up, etc.). The idea is to step by step have enough understanding (with the head) and felt sense (with the body) to move the person in a way that feels good and takes them deeper in their journey rather than out of it.
We will also see what works best depending on how the person is tied up (hands in front or in the back, with or without legs, etc.). If time allows, we will also see some advanced elements you can use to play with movement (balance, torsion, using the rope as leverage in your manipulation).
In the end, the idea is not only to move the person from one position to the next but also to follow them in their movement and to move together in a fluid and explorative way, depending on where the dynamics lead you and how both bodies interact.
The focus will be on floor work only.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Prerequisites
- single column tie
- basic knowledge of rope handling and how tension, counter-tension and frictions work
- basic knowledge of floor work safety (for both rigger and bottom)
- awareness of scene negotiations, communication and aftercare (for both rigger and bottom)
- awareness of your own limitations (for both rigger and bottom)
This course welcomes people of all gender and sexual orientation. Since we are going to be working in groups of two, registration can only be done in pairs.
Who offers this Workshop?
Romaine discovered shibari over 10 years ago and has since developed this passion in her private and professional life, as a rigger and model. In addition to her love of ropes, Romaine is a somatic therapist in the fields of sexuality, intimacy and relationships. She has also undergone extensive massage training and has a passion for dance.
Communication and consent are at the heart of her practice.
romainekohler.ch
Date and Time
07.12.24 | 11am-6pm
Cost
CHF 180 per person
(reduced ticket CHF 150)
Location
Zurich (more info after registration)
Language
The workshop will be held in English, but it will be possible to ask questions in German or French.
Sign up and questions
michelina@zwischenwelten.ch
This course welcomes people of all gender and sexual orientation. Since we are going to be working in groups of two, registration can only be done in pairs.
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