Power Dynamics Through Rope & Movement

🔗 Class Title: Power Dynamics Through Rope and Movement

📝 Description:

This class explores how movement and body manipulation can be used to evoke power dynamics in rope. Many people drawn to rope play seek to experience a sense of surrender or submission. We’ll share specific techniques and strategies that help create space for rope bottoms to safely and comfortably drop into these headspaces.

This all-levels class is accessible to newcomers, while still offering valuable insights for more experienced rope practitioners.

🤝 Prerequisites & Class Format:

This is a partnered tying class.

1. Tops should be comfortable tying a single-column tie.
2. Both partners should have good body awareness and balance, as the class involves substantial movement.
3. Bottoms should be able to distinguish between nerve and circulation sensations.
4. All participants should be ready to communicate clearly and explore themes of power, submission, and surrender together in a classroom setting.

🎤 Presenter Bios:

Juno Sloane (she/they) and Sluttyhands (he/him) are San Francisco Bay Area based rope artists. Sluttyhands has been tying for 11 years, and Juno for 8. Their styles are deeply influenced by traditional Japanese rope, particularly the work of Barkas and Addie. Together, they explore emotional depth and intensity through rope, from rough and violent to distant and eerie, and sometimes even tender and loving.

They aim to share concrete tools that go beyond patterns, offering methods to deepen connection, communication, and shared exploration in rope.

🔗 Socials:

Instagram: @dancehalldyke | @snarkyhands

Fetlife & BlueSky: @dancehalldyke | @sluttyhands