Delayed due to sickness until August
Overview
Floor rope is a fantastic way of using rope that doesn’t require a hard point: all you need is a spot on the floor and some rope! This type of rope can sometimes be overlooked in favor of suspensions, often because it doesn’t look as impressive or skillful in photos. But floor rope can be just as creative, challenging, and intimate as any suspension – sometimes, even more so. In this 3 hour class, we will go over how to use principles such as tension, body manipulation, and setting intentions to create fun and satisfying rope scenes. Along with discussion and demos, attendees will get a chance to play with these concepts during in-class exercises.
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Class Details
Dates - Aug ?
Times - 2pm - 5pm
Class size - 20 people
Price - $30 per person
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(tickets must be purchased in advance)
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Prerequisites​​
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Tops should be comfortable tying a non-collapsing single column (ideally a Somerville bowline)
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Partnered people will get the most out of this class, but many of the exercises are possible for people who are self tying
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What to Bring
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Emergency sheers, aftercare stuff, patience, mat if you want it, yoga block or other sitting cushion, slippers to go to the bathroom with, closed top water bottle
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Rope kit including at least 3 x 30ft, 2 x 15ft ropes
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Yoga mat or other things to sit / lay on the floor
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Water bottle that can be closed securely
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Instructor / Co-Presenter Bio
Ailuran (she/her) is a top leaning, femme rope switch who became fascinated by both the technical and emotional aspects of rope after first being tied in 2016. To her, one of the best things about rope is its variability: she loves messy, sadistic floor rope as much as technical, experimental suspension, and most things in between. A host and educator for multiple local events, she is passionate about sharing concepts and ways of thinking about rope rather than particular patterns or sequences.
Theo (he/him) has been exploring rope for a decade, and has spent the past few years hosting local rope events and teaching rough body play classes. As a rope top, Theo focuses on the process of tying and how to elicit emotion with body and rope. He likes to think of tying as a conversation between partners. These days, he is most interested in sharing his approach to dynamic floor play with the rope community.
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Covid Policy
We are requiring same day rapid test results, masking is optional. If you feel sick, don't risk it. Covid rules may change if cases increase.
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Food and Beverages
Water, tea and coffee will be available.
Directions / Parking
Plenty of Free parking
Directions will be sent out the week before the event to ticket holders (it is located in Salem MA)
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Policies and Code of Conduct
It is important that you review the below documents prior to attending any Witch City Rope event. Keep in mind, by purchasing your ticket, you are agreeing to these policies and code of conduct.
Consent Policy & Incident Reporting Protocol
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Allergy Warning
There may be a cat on the premises. If you have allergies, please medicate appropriately. If you have sever allergies that would prevent you from attending, please let us know and we can move Nova to Chad's house for the weekend. If you have sever food allergies, please let us know asap.
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Class Etiquette
- Many etiquette items are covered in the Code of Conduct (we worked really hard on it, so give it a read)
- The class is a casual event, so please wear what you feel comfortable in. For models tight fitting clothes or just not much clothing is the easiest to tie in. For riggers, make sure your clothing does not restrict your mobility in any way.
- We suggest you to be barefoot or wear shoes on the dance floor to prevent slipping (not just socks).
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Tickets
- You much purchase your ticket in advance -> Purchase Tickets Here
- NEVER let money be the reason you don’t come. We are still working out how we want to do a scholarship ticket program, but if you have a deep commitment to learn and share rope but not the financial means to attend this class, please email us so we can see how we can help.