One cannot not communicate. The smallest hand movements, facial expressions, body positions, and whatnot are adding to a patchwork of communication that is constantly at work between the tied and the tying person. A lot of that is happening subconsciously and we will never be able to mean literally everything we do. But we...

  To suspend the other with ropes can offer a huge variety of different experiences at once. It can bring the person in ropes into a completely different state at best and be a stressful and harmful experience at worst. The attraction of suspension rope work presents itself in many ways and it is obvious...

This class will look at hand and finger multitasking techniques to move rope smoothly and efficiently, saving the tying person's fingers and the person in rope's skin, while increasing control, contact, and connection between tying partners. The class will provide several exercises to be used long-term to develop skills and build muscle memory, thus leaving...

This exploration takes the participation on a journey behind the scenes of “the scene”. We will ask ourselves what it could mean that something seemingly so private could possibly be thought of as political. And in asking that, we will find out that if we study certain practices from a historical perspective, we automatically show...

Join us on a journey into a totally other space and experience a live performance by Barkas & Addie. An experimentation with space, time, and intimacy how Barkas and Addie understand it. Event Details Date & Time:  September 1st, 2023, 8pm CET (Berlin time) Format: performance Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS Language: English Price: 25 Euros...

In this masterclass, Barkas and Addie will be taking the participants on a journey that goes beyond mere tying. In various sections, we will be looking at the fine details of some advanced techniques, at performances, rope pedagogy, as well as community building, and navigating a fast-paced rope world. This workshop is directed at those...

In this masterclass, Barkas and Addie will be taking the participants on a journey that goes beyond mere tying. In various sections, we will be looking at the fine details of some advanced techniques, at performances, rope pedagogy, as well as community building, and navigating a fast-paced rope world. This workshop is directed at those...

  Not an exaggeration! If Addie could teach everyone, regardless of level, just one exercise it would be this one. If ropes were music this would be an etude, an exercise that can be practiced in different ways, with different emphases, to develop different techniques and skills. It covers protecting finger joints, nailing and maintaining...

  This class will focus on the experiences of those who like to be tied, particularly on developing an understanding of what we like/need/want in ropes, how we can explore safely and positively, and what options and resources we have to influence and contribute to our environment in healthy and fulfilling ways. We will look...

  I wonder what would happen if I did......this? The progression from pre-determined suspension sequences to freeform/multi-transition airtime is tricky to navigate and usually involves some trial and error. This advanced suspension class outlines ways to build "what does this do" knowledge while minimizing error. We will cover risk mitigation, changing/reducing strain on the person...

  This class is a potpourri of fun and functional rope elements to increase accessibility and break barriers. Leg binders for people whose knees don’t bend well, tying techniques that don’t rely on hands, noticing and responding to movement via senses other than sight, horizontal suspension that doesn’t require hard points, pulley systems that don’t...