This 2-day intensive explores the collaboration between bottom and rigger, with an emphasis on the ways that bottoms contribute to rope scenes in subtle and not so subtle ways. In this workshop we aim to trouble the binary of “active” and “passive” bottoming, and instead explore the numerous offerings that live on the spectrum within and between these two modes.

This workshop is appropriate for tying partners who are comfortable with suspensions but unsure of how to improvise or break away from structured sequences. This workshop is also great for tying pairs who want to explore different bottoming styles and the tying styles that emerge in response.

Tying pairs should have at least one suspension-worthy upper body harness that they know well and feel confident in (preferably arms-in). Bottoms should be at least intellectually aware of the difference between circulation restriction and nerve compression, and feel comfortable communicating through stress. Tops should feel confident and quick in their upline lock offs and descents.