CLASS DESCRIPTION
Hip harnesses are a common component of rope suspension and can be incorporated into ground-based ties. This class is for tying pairs and self-tiers who are new to or want to deepen their understanding of hip harnesses. We will discuss different styles of hip harnesses and ways we can tailor them to our bodies and needs. Students will be guided through tying a simple hip harness and have time to explore modifications with guidance and feedback. The goal of this class is to provide a foundation that students can apply to learning, tying, and adapting hip harnesses to suit their needs, on both sides of the rope.
PRE-REQUISITES
- The person tying should have familiarity with rope bondage safety basics, the ability to tie a non-collapsible single column tie (e.g. Somerville bowline), and an understanding of forward and reverse tension.
- The person being tied should have familiarity with rope bondage safety basics, and the ability to assess and communicate needs in rope.
- Self-tiers should be comfortable with all of the above.
Please note, the above skills will NOT be taught in this class (single column, reverse tension, forward tension). You should only take this class if you are comfortable with the pre-requisites listed.
WHAT TO BRING
- Each person planning to tie should bring at least three 25-30 ft long ropes (5-6mm). Ropes can be your preferred material (example: jute, hemp, nylon, posh, etc.)
- ALWAYS bring your emergency cutting tool.
- A few blankets and mats will be available to sit on, but feel free to bring your own mat or blanket.
SCHEDULE
- 7:30 – Doors Open
- 7:45 – 8:00 – Consent workshop & community standards (required for all)
- 8:00 – 9:30 – Rope class
- 9:30 – 10:00 – Open practice
DRESS CODE
Dress comfortably or as if you were going to a yoga class. Shorts, sports bras, tank tops, and leggings are welcome. Leotards are welcome, but revealing body suits are not permitted. There is no nudity allowed in this class.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments will be processed through Eventbrite with sliding scale pricing. Pricing is access-based, not “pay what you want”. If you benefit from systemic privilege, please consider paying more. If you would like to attend but finances or paying through Eventbrite is a barrier for you, please email us at [email protected] or send us a message on Fetlife. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please review our Code of Conduct before arriving at the class. A consent workshop will take place at the beginning of class. If you have not attended SBC’s consent workshop previously, you MUST be present for the consent workshop portion of the class.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Qatherine (she/her) is a Boston-based rope lover and passionate self-suspender. With a background in ballet and aerial circus arts, Qatherine seeks to explore the sensations and physicality of rope, and has a deep, unabiding love of inversions. In self-suspension, Qatherine enjoys dynamic movement and pushing her body, as well as adapting traditionally partnered suspension sequences to solo acts. Outside of the rope community, Qatherine satisfies her cravings for airtime through aerial silks and corde lisse.