Suspension 101
We are extremely excited to announce our first weekend intensive class of 2023 - Suspension 101. This class will be taught by March, the founder of the Boston Rope Collective and a long time Boston rope enthusiast. The goals of the class include covering all the safety things (there's lots), suspension hardware, creating and managing uplines, bottoming education, and ultimately suspending someone and bringing them back down safely.
Teacher Bio
March(she/her) is a curious student of rope as a medium for power, vulnerability, pain, and release. In her teachings, March strives to facilitate personal growth and relational resilience through consent and communication. After a hard and fast fall into the rabbit hole in 2015, she identifies as an ever-evolving rope enthusiast and can often be seen teaching and performing nationally, as well as organizing community events locally. March has taught for organizations such as Tethered Together, KinkyCon, Harvard University, Wellesley College, Carter Johnson Library, New England Rope Education Network, and Anomaly Arkansas.
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Class Details
Dates - Feb 4th and 5th
Times - 10am - 6pm
Class size - 10 couples with rig points and 8 auditors (no rig point)
Price - $260 per couple (covers 2 people), $75 per auditor
Lunch is included in all ticket prices
Tickets must be purchased in advance
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Prerequisites​
People Tying
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Ability to tie a suspendable chest harness with solid tension, placement, and reinforcement of the stem(s)
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Familiarity with terminology and mechanics of frictions (i.e. X/L-frictions, half-moon, half-hitch, munter-hitch, etc.)
People Being Tied
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Experience being tied on the floor
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Ability to assess and communicate relevant risks, needs, and wants in rope
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IMPORTANT - If it is determined during the class, that you do not have the prerequisites skillset, you will be asked to switch to an auditor roll for both your safety and to respect the other students time. Your rigging spot will be offered to someone that does have the prerequisites and no refund will be given.
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What to Bring
A suspension-worthy rope kit consisting of 8-10 full-lengths (depending on harness and body) in good condition with some shorter pieces, cutters, rigging hardware (4 rated carabiners min), floor mat, closable water bottle, any aftercare needs (ex. fuzzy blanket).
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Covid Policy
We are requiring same day rapid test results, masking is optional. If you feel sick, don't risk it. Covid rules may change if cases increase.
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Food and Beverages
Water, soda, tea and coffee will be available. Some snacks will be out. Lunch will be delivered each day that includes options for most food restrictions. More info will be provided to all ticket holders.
Directions / Parking
Plenty of Free parking
Directions will be sent out the week before the event to ticket holders (it is located in Salem MA)
Ride Share - Member Chats - Other Questions
Ticket holders will be given access to our Slack Channel for all that good stuff.
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Policies and Code of Conduct
It is important that you review the below documents prior to attending any Witch City Rope event. Keep in mind, by purchasing your ticket, you are agreeing to these policies and code of conduct.
Consent Policy & Incident Reporting Protocol
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Schedule
9:30 – Doors open (please be here no later than 9:45)
Staff does sign in, checks Covid test results, students pick spots, etc.
10:00 – Doors close - No more attendees are allowed to enter the premises.
1:00 – Lunch
1:45 – Wrap up lunch and get back to it
5:30 – Class starts winding down
6:00 – Officially done, space closes
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Class Etiquette
- Many etiquette items are covered in the Code of Conduct (we worked really hard on it, so give it a read)
- The class is a casual event, so please wear what you feel comfortable in. For models tight fitting clothes or just not much clothing is the easiest to tie in. For riggers, make sure your clothing does not restrict your mobility in any way.
- We suggest you to be barefoot or wear shoes on the dance floor to prevent slipping (not just socks).
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Tickets
- You much purchase your ticket in advance
- NEVER let money be the reason you don’t come. We are still working out how we want to do a scholarship ticket program, but if you have a deep commitment to learn and share rope but not the financial means to attend this class, please email us so we can see how we can help.