CONTEMPORARY BONDAGE - ABSOLUTE BEGINNER - 2 DAY INTENSIVE
CONTEMPORARY BONDAGE - FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
with//mit Felix Ruckert
Intensiv Workshop für absolute Anfänger*innen // Intensive for Absolute Beginner*s
SATURDAY & SUNDAY// August, 24&25 // SAMSTAG& SONNTAG 24.&25. August// 11 00 - 19 00 // 11 00 - 19 00// inkl. Einlass zum SHIBARI PERFORMANCE EVENING am Sonntag ab 19 30// incl. entry for the SHIBARI PERFORMANCE saturday from 7 30pm//
SUPPORT TICKET 300€ couple// 150€ single// NORMAL TICKET: 250€ couple// 125€ single// SOCIAL TICKET& MEMBERS 200€ couple// 100€ single
REGISTRATION// ANMELDUNG: Jana <jana.felixruckert@gmx.de>
Japanisch inspirierte Seil Bondage für absolute Anfänger*innen. Keinerlei Vorkenntnisse erforderlich. Grundknoten und Muster. Seilhandhabung, Sessiongestaltung. Somatische Werkzeuge. Basiswissen zu Konsens und zum Verhandeln einer Szene.
In diesen zwei Tagen erlernst du die wesentlichen Grundlagen für das Spiel mit dem Seil, von den ersten Knoten bis hin zu einfachen (Half-) Suspensions, von traditionellen Mustern hin zu mehr individuellen Formen. Ein fundierte und pragmatische Einführung in die Praxis, in der nicht nur Knoten und Muster vermittelt werden, sondern auch die Grundlagen von Konsens, Grundwissen zur Anatomie, Modell - Fähigkeiten und mögliche körperliche Risiken. Es werden klassische japanische Fesselungen geübt, wir nehmen uns aber auch Zeit für spielerische und kreative Ansätze.
Für Paare und Einzelpersonen. Switchen ist möglich und erwünscht. Du musst keine/n Partner*in mitbringen, wenn Du bereit bist, mit anderen aus der Gruppe zu arbeiten. Seile können gestellt werden.
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Bondage for Absolute Beginners. No previous experience required. Basic knots and patterns. Rope handling, session design. Somatic tools. Basics of Consent Negotiation.
In these two days you will learn the essentials of playing with the rope, from the first knots to simple (half) suspensions, from traditional patterns to more individual forms. A solid and pragmatic introduction to the practice, teaching not only knots and patterns, but also providing the basic knowledge for establishing consent, on anatomy, model skills and possible physical risks. Mostly Traditional Japanese bondage will be practiced, but we will also take time for playful and creative approaches.
For couples and individuals. Switching is possible and encouraged. You do not need to bring a partner if you are willing to work with others in the group. If you have, please bring at least two lengths of 8m/ 6mm rope. Otherwise we also can borrow you some rope.
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Felix Ruckert
Following a long career as an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Felix expanded his skill set, when – on tour in Japan – he discovered Shibari or Kinbaku – Japanese Rope Bondage in 1999. Starting as an autodidact, just copying from photos in Japanese rope bondage magazines, he soon had the chance to study with Hagen in Berlin, Matthias T.J. Grimme, Midori, Shadow and Osada Steve, who became his first teachers.
When in 2007 he opened schwelle7, it quickly became an important hub for the international Shibari community. For nine years Felix regularily invited masters from Japan to schwelle7 and therefore had the opportunity to expand his knowledge, studying intensively with some of the most influential Japanese masters: Arisue Go, Nawashi Kanna, Hajime Kinoko, Akira Naka, Otonaya Otonawa and Ren Yagami amongst others. By programming Shibari at schwelle7 Felix Ruckert played a significant role in popularizing the practice in Berlin and throughout Europe. The schwelle7 location and style became a model for many rope bondage dojos all over the continent.
Coming from dance and theatre Felix also created dozens of Rope Bondage Performances, collaborating with and learning from artists such as Dasniya Sommer, Caritia, Gorgone, Nicolas Yoroi, Pilar LaOtra, Anna Noctuelle, Sophia Rose, Tifereth and Saara Rei amongst others. He also created several performances in a theatre context that integrated elements of Japanese Rope Bondage: STILLEN (2000), DIE FARM (2006), DRYADE – A DARK FAIRY (2011) and ZERO GRAVITY ZONE (2012).
Currently Felix Ruckert curates and organizes twice a year the EURIX – The European Rigger&Model Exchange in Berlin, which is the most popular international meetings for rope artists who engage in the development of Kinbaku as an art form. For EURIX Felix wrote his Guidelines for Rope Bondage Presenters as well as the EURIX Guidelines for Negotiation and Establishing Consent. At EURIX he regularily presents short Rope Bondage Performances applying three conceptual rules: using innovative technique, defining narrative and subtext, and applying tools of instant composition.
Felix’ private as well as his public Tying is unconventional and does not follow any particular style. He draws from a vast variety of techniques and schools, his ties adapt to each partner and each situation, composing with body, rope, time and space, in often unpredictable ways. On the technical side he constantly tries to invent new patterns and ties and is particularly interested in creative and quick suspensions, often using a minimum of rope, both on bamboo and ring. He also enjoys floor work, integrating all forms of other sensual practices, from impact play and knives to breath control and mindfuck. On the stage he tries to create strong theatrical experiences, to make meaning, to provoke reactions and thoughts. He also likes to reflect and investigate the societal and political impact rope bondage practice can have. He sees rope bondage practice as a model for a mutually beneficial human collaboration, for an exercise in consent and for an opportunity to reinterpretate power relations and deconstruct gender stereotypes.
Many pictures of Felix' sessions here:
http://felixruckert.de/category/bondage/
