Toeing the Line: Rope for Trampling with Petite Pretzel

About the event

Toeing the Line: Rope for Trampling with @petite_pretzel and @kinknamepending

This class will explore the potential for combining rope bondage and trampling in BDSM play. Some rope bottoms enjoy the idea of and/or the sensation of being stepped on, squashed or otherwise squeezed and we will discuss how to plan a rope scene with this in mind. We will demonstrate floor work and partials suitable for the rigger to apply force with their feet, knees, elbows and other parts of the body.

While we will discuss the use of high-heeled shoes, boots and other footwear in trampling, the class will be practiced barefoot or in socks. Please do not wear shoes in the venue as this may damage the flooring

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About the facilitators

Petite Pretzel is a rope switch from New York. She teaches shibari at Anatomie Studio London, where she has worked since 2019. She has performed live in the UK for Edinburgh Rope Showcase, Drawn to Rope London, Rabbithole Club, and Fox&Badge; as well as abroad for Athens Shibari. Her commercial rigging includes credits for music videos, fashion photography and full-length film. She lives in Bethnal Green with her cat, who loves ropes just as much as she does.

Pen is a rope switch living in Chelmsford who currently mostly bottoms. Whilst he’s only been involved with rope for the past year he is in his penultimate year of study to become a doctor and likes to bring this perspective and understanding of anatomy and physiology. Recently he’s bottomed for NYE performance at Fox and Badge. You can find him on Instagram as @kinknamepending.

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What to wear

Please wear clothes that are comfortable to move around in.

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Prerequisites:

Riggers should be confident with single and double column ties.

Bottoms/models should have some degree of familiarity with their bodies in rope and understand risks such as nerve impingement. Bottoms/models should be able to communicate with their riggers regarding limits, boundaries, likes/dislikes and any other feedback during and outside ties.

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Image credit: Top @petite_pretzel;  bottom @kinknamepending; @phoenixflightrope; photo by @fkybeest

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