


Quick Info
- When:
- April 22 & 29 & May 6, 2026 · 7-10 pm CEST
- Where:
- online
- Format:
- workshop
- Who can join:
- LGBTQIA+ & Friends
- Constellation:
- solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)
- Language:
- English
- What to know:
- Active participants, i.e. those who would like to tie along or try the exercises immediately, should be able to tie a single/double column tie and have some knowledge about different frictions, as well as suspension experiences for that corresponding part. None of that is a threshold for participation in general and participants of all levels are welcome. We strongly recommend not to tie along when you are not proficient in the underlying rope techniques.
- What to bring:
- opes (the techniques covered work well for natural fiber rope, and synthetic will behave differently. This series is not suited to tying with synthetic rope), a partner, suspension point if you want to tie along in Part III
- Recording:
- Yes, the session is recorded and will be sent to all ticket holders after the class.
- Questions:
- Message us via info@karada-house.de
- Add to calendar:
- Google Calendar / iCal / .ics file
Tickets
If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option "solidarity" for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de.
Ranboo, literally translated means stormy, overwhelming, wild.
About 10 years ago, Barkas developed Ranboo as a way of rejecting a static and often seemingly boring practice of rope bondage. A wild dance while tying with each other is the result.
Ranboo is characterized by a large amplitude of variation of distance, speed, and intensity, paired with an element of surprise. It is not a set of patterns or a “visual goal” but a way of interacting
with your partner(s) through rope, a specific interview type, if you want.
In this 3-parts workshop series, Barkas will accompany the participants through the principles, applications, and variations of Ranboo, while keeping a strong focus on safety.
Disclaimer: The highly dynamic nature of ranboo comes with the potential of greater risk for injuries. We strongly recommend participants watch the series in order and only practice exercises from the latter parts if they are proficient in the basic techniques.
Part I Introduction (April 22nd, 2026, 7-10 pm CET)
In the introduction, we will get to know the key terms of ranboo and get familiar with movement and techniques to safely tie in this style.
Part II Next Level (April 29th, 2026, 7-10 pm CET)
We increase the pace and variation of distance and apply the principles learned in Part I to some standard patterns.
Part III Floor & Air (May 6th, 2026, 7-10 pm CET)
Ranboo on the floor is challenging due to various aspects. In this part, we use these challenges to further familiarize participants with the concepts developed in the previous parts but on the floor. Some challenges of ranboo that appear on the floor are similar when we go into suspensions. Other challenges are added. We go through a suspension and see how ranboo affects the way we can tie in the air.
Facilitator

More Information
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.
Friends describe people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone's self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people's chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender-straight privileges.
Friends don't have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
After your successful ticket purchase, you will be sent an email with the Zoom login data for this event. If you do not receive it, message us with your order number so we can send it again. Some email services "disappear" our messages so please check if you received our login data email.
If this session includes a recording you can obtain it by simply purchasing a ticket. You will automatically get access to the live class and the recording as they come in a package. The recording login data will be sent out 24–48h after the live event and will be available for (at least) 14 days after the live event. Please note these classes are places for experience, not for instruction. Nothing here is tested or graded — only perceived, felt, and shared. All offerings are invitations to reflect — no curriculum, no exam, no training. Recordings exist solely to support personal integration and are available only for a limited time.
Yes, because you are paying for the knowledge our facilitators distribute, not for the access to Zoom itself. We kindly ask you to respect that and pay accordingly.
Before purchasing a solidarity ticket, please check here if you are eligible for one.
If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option "solidarity" for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de.
- Virtual: The session will be held on ZOOM
- Live captions are available
- Live translation in multiple languages is available
- Transcripts of the session are available
- The session is moderated and tech support is available
- Communication in the session is via chat and/or direct communication via microphone




