Winter Shibari Performance Cape Town

On this evening our space holders will share parts of themselves and their practice for you to witness and enjoy. For some of us this will be the brave first steps to perform and share in public, and you, our community, will become the space holders for this rite of passage.

Expect fun, intensity, vulnerability and shared joy. You’re invited to stay afterward for a hangout or perhaps your own rope explorations.

Warmth, sharing and community in a space of queer and fringe expression, safety, and support.

Performances:

Wet your appetite, performers will be announced soon.

Join us afterwards; the Space will stay open for those who want to relax & chat.

Events start promptly at 19:30. Please DM us via Instagram if you are running late. Doors open at 18:40 and are closed at 19:15. We will be strict about this because late-coming can be very disruptive to those in the space. Pre-booking is essential and please have your tickets ready to be scanned on arrival.  

Embodiment Rope Space is a welcoming and safe(r) space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. We practice rope communally and host occasional workshops for upskilling the community. Rope is never safe, there are only ways to do it more safely.

Please study the FAQ and Ethos of our space on our website, www.embodimentropespace.co.za, before attending.

Ropey things for sale:

We have limited treated rope from Sudo Jute (variable prices: R400 - R500 per 8m hank) and safety shears for sale.

Embodiment Rope Space is the love child of a group of volunteers from different walks of life coming together to actualize something we think the world needs: a queer safe(r) space for exploring kink as a healing, connective force. 

You can follow us on Instagram here: 

@embodiment_ct

@desirelinesbondage (she/they)

@faeriebunnyrope (she/her)

@rope.fu (he/him)

@hotsqueak (they/them)

@creaturale (they/them)

@sudo_kinbaku_ / @sudojute_v2  (he/they) 

@fire_lily_kinbaku (she/her)

1. Be on time.

2. Respect the space. Leave no trace - whatever you bring, take it back with you. 

3. Ego has no place here. Learn and share with humility. 

4. Ask for people’s pronouns and use the ones you are given. 

5. No shoes. Keep underwear on at public events. Nipples may be free. 

6. Do not make unsolicited comments about anyone else's body.

7. Do not take any photos of anyone in attendance without consent. 

8. Do not post photos without the consent of EVERYONE in the photo. 

9. Do not reveal the identity of anyone you meet in the space once you leave. Many people prefer anonymity. 

10. Be mindful of making noise in the space when others are tying around you, this includes loud talking and laughing. 

11. Be discrete when moving through other parts of the premises. Clothes are optional in the space but not outside the door.

12. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.

13. Please do not use any recreational drugs before coming or while on site. 

Since this is a performance evening, we have additional rules in place to ensure that the flow of the performances and the performers themselves are not disrupted. From 19:30 in addition to the above, please abide by the following:

1. Be on time for performances. Be respectful to the performers

2. Give performers space during the 15 minutes following the performance. After this, you may approach them to discuss the performance - unless stated otherwise on the night. Get their consent before engaging with them.

3. No photography of performances will be permitted other than by the designated event photographer. 

What is Shibari/Kinbaku/Bondage? 

The art of binding the body of a consenting adult. 

Is rope/Shibari always sexual?

Rope/Shibari has many benefits and practitioners outside of the sexual paradigm. For some, it is about pushing their bodies not unlike engaging in strenuous exercise or extreme sports. For others, it is a way to reclaim their agency after trauma. It can also be a way to experience a connection with others without the scripts and expectations associated with genital contact. As long as what you are doing is consensual and intentional, we consider it healthy and valid.

What should I wear?

This is a performance environment, not a sexual one, so crotches are to remain covered. Other than that, you are free to wear whatever you like. Comfy, sexy, sporty, fetish - as long as your booty is covered, you are welcome here. 

Can I also tie at this event?

Given that this is a performance space, the only rope that will be practiced will be by the performers themselves. We have rope for sale and you are welcome to approach our team if you are interested in learning as we have jams, classes, and workshops to accommodate this. This means NO tying will be allowed by audience members at this event. 

What should I expect on the night?

We hope to create a safe and intimate space where you will get the rare opportunity to experience rope by watching engaging performances. Both performances will be rooted in different approaches and philosophies and will give you the chance to see the variation there can be to rope. You will also have access to our team and the performers in the evening to chat about rope and connect with the community in a low-pressure environment.

Note on accessibility:We believe rope is for every body. At the same time the building we are currently occupying does not have access to ground level ablution facilities. This is an ongoing negotiation with the current landlords.