FIRST STEPS IN SUSPENSION -FROM THE FLOOR INTO THE AIR!
with//mit Felix Ruckert & Noemi Ferrari
3 Tage Intensiv Workshop für Fortgeschrittene Anfänger*innen und Mittelstufe // 3 day Intensive for Advanced Beginner*s and Intermediate
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY// Jan, 30 & 31, Feb, 1 // FREITAG, SAMSTAG & SONNTAG// 30. Januar- 1 Februar 2026// fr 18 00 - 22 00// sa 12 00 - 19 00// so 12 00 - 19 00// plus Open Jam am Samstagabend 20 00 - 23 00 //
SUPPORT TICKET 350€ couple// 175€ single// NORMAL TICKET: 300€ couple// 150€ single// SOCIAL TICKET& MEMBERS 250€ couple// 125€ single
REGISTRATION// ANMELDUNG: Jana <jana.felixruckert@gmx.de>
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FIRST STEPS IN SUSPENSION - FROM THE FLOOR INTO THE AIR
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A well-founded and pragmatic introduction to suspension practice, in which not only stable structures, safe up lines, and useful knots are taught, but also basic knowledge of anatomy, body handling, model skills, and the possible risks of various positions. We work both on the ring and on bamboo. Classic Japanese bondage techniques are presented, as well as suitable patterns of Western origin. We take time for half suspensions and possibly also simple transitions. A competent introduction for anyone who wants to take their practice to the next level, from the floor into the air.
Technical requirements
Basic knowledge of single and double column ties, frictions, rope handling. Confident mastery of a TK, futomomo, hip harness, or other basic bondage technique. Bring at least 8 lengths of rope (6-8 mm), 8 meters long.
Partnering politics
Workshop 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 from the group.
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ERSTE SCHRITTE IN SUSPENSION - VOM BODEN IN DIE LUFT
Ein fundierte und pragmatische Einführung in die Suspension Praxis, in der nicht nur tragfähige Strukturen, sichere Up Lines und nützliche Knoten vermittelt werden, sondern auch Grundwissen zur Anatomie, Body Handling, Modell - Fähigkeiten, sowie mögliche Risiken verschiedener Positionen. Wir arbeiten sowohl am Ring, als auch am Bambus. Es werden klassische japanische Fesselungen vorgestellt, aber auch geeignete Muster westlicher Herkunft. Wir nehmen uns Zeit für Half Suspensions und eventuell auch einfache Transitions. Eine kompetente Einführung für alle, die mit ihrer Praxcis auf's nächste Level möchten
Technische Voraussetzungen
Basiswissen zu Single& Double Column Tie, Frictions, Rope Handling. Sichere Beherrschung eines TK, Futomomo, Hüftharness oder einer anderen grundlegenden Fesselung.
Mindestens 8 Seillängen (6 - 8 mm) à 8 Meter Länge mitbringen.
Partnerpolitik
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.
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Noemi
Noemi discovered Shibari in 2019 and has been involved mainly as a model ever since. What interests her most about Shibari is the playful and creative aspect as well as the physical challenge and immediacy. Her training as a professional actress and dancer provides her with valuable skills, which she passes on eloquently and humorously in workshops. She sees Shibari as an artistic collaboration at eye level and impressively embodies the active and creative aspect of the model role. She is part of the Rope community at the IKSK in Berlin where she also appears regularly as a performer.
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, 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/
