Solo Play Sunday: Self-Suspension Workshop

Self-suspension is a very dynamic art form. You can create interesting shapes and sensations, explore how moving inside the ropes affects your center of gravity, your weight in the ropes, and sense even small differences in your tying immediately. You can explore where ropes feel good or bad, and where they feel bad in a good way. You find which parts of your body are strong, and you can put trust in the parts that feel weak to teach your body that you are capable and enough.

In this workshop, we will work both close to the floor and standing up. We will create one M-shaped suspension while standing up. Close to the floor, we will explore movement and different positions.

Note: There will be a  solo play jam after this event (50% off in the cart, if you purchase the jam with this event).

Event Details

Date & Time:  December 19th, 2021, 11 am -3 pm

Format: workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: solid understanding of the single column tie, basic rope handling skills, basic experience with suspension line management.

What to Bring:  ropes, safety equipment, carabiners and anything else you need

Solo or Partnered: solo, obviously 

What Ceci will teach

– Self-suspension safety

– Suspension line basics for self-suspension

–  Ceci’s chest harness for vertical self-suspension

–  M-shaped suspension

– Creativity and improvisation

Safety Concept

You need to bring proof of vaccination or proof that you are “genesen” (official proof of having had Covid-19 within the last 6 months) 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.