A poetic journey to Barkas’ metaphorical city of Kinbaku. Barkas and Addie are picking up the participants and guide them through the many meanings rope can be filled with. We discuss communication via ropes, movement with ropes, and space in the context of ropes. This journey includes very simple techniques and more elaborate ones alike. Participants will get a deep insight into the philosophy and technique of Barkas’s and Addie’s work. We encourage all levels to participate and not to be afraid of challenges.
Event Details
Date & Time: October 16-17, 2021, 10am-6.30pm
Format: in-house workshop
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English/German
Minimum Knowledge Level: A good understanding of single column ties, experience with basic suspensions, the ability to tie an upper-body harness. We encourage all levels to participate and not to be afraid of challenges.
What to Bring: Ropes! A basic set of 8 ropes minimum. If you have no ropes you can buy some from Karada House. Food and snacks for your day, comfortable clothing (something you would do movement in), questions, and an open mind
Solo or Partnered: partnered, the ticket price is per pair. Tying partners should be willing to get emotional with each other and explore their bodies as well as their psyche.
Teaching Consent
Everyone is unique. We will show exercises that work for us. If you can’t, for any reason, practice an exercise, let us know and we can offer a workaround.
Safety Concept
You need to bring proof of testing (not older than 24 hours), or proof of vaccination in order to be let inside.
Hand disinfectant provided in multiple places. All surfaces are disinfected and will be disinfected in between use.
Space is limited to give more space for everyone.
We frequently air the space and also use fans for more circulation.
You must wear a mask at all times.
Who is this event for?
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid,
Friends describes 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 safe(r) space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgment 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 pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
Barkas & Addie – Public session – April 2019 video from Docvale & Atelier Simonet.
