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Partial Pretzels

10:30 am – 12:30 pm · LGBTQIA+ & Friends

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Quick Info

Where: garden
Format: workshop
Max. participants: as many as fit
Constellation: paired
Minimum knowledge: Beginner suspension level. Must know at least one way to lock of safe(ly) using a suspension ring or similar, including a yuki knot.
What to bring: 6-8 lengths of 6-8 metre rope, preferably jute or hemp. Safety cutting equipment. Suspension ring or similar and strap.
Accessibility notes: Rope top and rope bottom should be comfortable being seated on the floor.
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This class is aimed at helping you (re) discover the creativity possible with partials. Combining the intimacy of floor work with a little added help from gravity. Symmetry is banned and chaos rope is encouraged. Expect lots of pretzeling, finger, toe and face rope. This class is suitable for those starting to experiment with partial suspension up to and including advanced learners who wish to break out of their comfort zones.

Workshop partner: Hanimal

Facilitator

Genks (she/they)

Genks has been part of the Edinburgh rope scene for well over a decade. She is a switch, but primarily a rigger. Genks ties with an eye for detail, creativity, asymmetry and making a big ol’ mess in ropes. She enjoys creating catharsis in scenes (in whatever flavour that comes). Their teaching style aims to encourage playfulness, fun and aesthetics rooted in organic shapes.

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Hanimal (she/they)

Hanimal, also part of the Edinburgh scene, has bottomed for rope on and off since 2011 and is currently training up her skills as a rigger. Her rope is playful and curious, blending exploration with a touch of mischief. She loves being contorted into ridiculous shapes and will always look for an opportunity to make it weirder.

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