In this two part workshop you will learn how to combine the challenging and sensual arts of pole dance and rope bondage.

This hands-on series will provide valuable insights and practical skills to enhance your personal and performance art by combining rope and pole dancing together for a freeing feeling of flying and dancing.

Whether you already practice these art forms or you are completely new and curious about them, this workshop is for you.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF…

  • You are interested in pole and would like to enhance your practice with new skills.

  • You are a rope enthusiast desiring to infuse your practice with more fluidity and dance.

  • You are a complete beginner in both and intrigued by the opportunity to express yourself artistically and uniquely through pole and rope.

  • You are interested in exploring unconventional arts and pushing societal boundaries.

  • You are drawn to the liberating feeling of weightlessness and self-expression through dance.

  • You are keen on acquiring both the masculine technicalities of rope tying skills and the feminine flow of dance.

DARE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF

PREREQUISITES:

  • Would be helpful to know how to do a climb on the pole

  • No further pole or rope experience is required

EQUIPMENT:

All of this equipment will be available for borrow or for purchase from Switchy Witch at the workshop. It is not necessary to obtain any of this prior to the first class. Purchasing this equipment is optional. If you have your own equipment you are welcome to bring it!

  • at least three hanks of rope

  • at least two carabiners

  • silicone pole wrap + sling

On day 1, Switchy Witch will take you through the crucial steps of learning how to tie and attach yourself to the pole. On day 2, we will put what we learned into practice as well as learn techniques to explore movement on the pole in rope.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

  • The risks of self suspending and ways to mitigate those risks

  • How to tie a functional harness

  • How to attach your harness securely to the pole

  • Dance moves that will allow you to explore different shapes and movements in rope

WORKSHOP FORMAT:

The workshop will be conducted in a small group setting. There are only 6 spots available. We will meet on a Saturday September 21st and Sunday September 22nd in the afternoon from 2-5pm at The Rope Collective in Barrio Logan, San Diego.

PRICING:

$125 for both classes. You must be able to attend both classes in order to sign up. Please make sure you can attend before signing up because there are absolutely NO REFUNDS once your spot is reserved.

Equipment provided in the class will be offered at a discount should you elect to purchase your own.