Inclusive Rope by Cherry Moon

Every person in rope deserves to be treated with respect and dignity (unless you’ve negotiated otherwise, of course.) Tying a diverse array of people takes practice; however, the truth is that every single body has different needs and abilities. Advocating for your needs and preferences in rope, especially if you fall outside of the stereotypical rope body, isn’t always easy. There is no such thing as “one size fits most” in rope, so this class will explore some of the stereotypes and myths surrounding tying different body types. We will practice thinking outside of the box and adapting ties for mobility needs, body sizes, etc. We’ll discuss using both pre-scene negotiations and somatic cues in-scene to approach rope from an adaptive lens. This class is for tops, bottoms, self-tiers, and everything in between, regardless of skill level. Class goals: Understand what “All Bodies Are Rope Bodies” actually looks like in practice. Have clear ways to negotiate rope for diverse body types. Leave feeling empowered to approach barriers in rope creatively.