Self Tie Sequences

Self Tie Sequences

Discover techniques that will help your self ties flow into scenes

Some of the most satisfying self ties are a clever blend of improvisation and planning — but what’s the right balance for you? In Self Tie Sequences, @redselfties will give you the tools she uses to keep her self ties feeling both grounded and free-flowing, both contained and playful, both risk-aware and raw. Structure and feeling can blend beautifully together within the push and pull of a strong self-tie sequence!

We’ll begin by discussing the opportunities that self-tie sequences offer for scenes. Next, we’ll identify the levels of planning that go into building a self-tie sequence, and evaluate the benefits and risks of each one. Then, @redselfties will demonstrate how she applies these tools by building a completely new sequence for herself. Finally, each participant will be given a chance to build their own self-tie sequence by applying the planning and execution tools introduced in this class.

The focus of this class is soft skills: specifically, strategies for planning, self-negotiation and execution of a pre-planned self-tie sequence. The class is accessible to anyone who has taken Intro to Self Tie.

Self tying is the focus of this class, so partnered tying won’t be supported.

Photo credit @MissBiscotti

Prerequisites: Intro to Self Tie or equivalent

Required equipment: Safety shears; a piece of cloth to use as a blindfold; 4–6 pieces of rope (available from Probe if you do not have your own).

Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and at ease. We recommend opting for clothing that allows freedom of movement and flexibility. Additionally, bring along any specific equipment you may require for your personal comfort during the class.

Please note doors will open 15 minutes before the start of class and doors will close 20 minutes after the start of class.

Tickets are sold per person. Tickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and accessibility. Please choose the ticket price that makes this event accessible to you. All ticket types provide the same access to the event.

This workshop is open to members only. If you don’t have your membership yet, you can sign up online or come by to see the space on one of our social nights and sign up in person. We would love to see you!

Red

Red or @redselfties (any pronouns) has been, well, self-tying since she picked up a rope. Self-tie is a core part of his rope practice, from performances to self-scenes to using his body as a centerpiece for his art projects. Red loves sharing her passion for self-tie through instruction, skill-sharing, and mentoring, and she’s thrilled to be able to continue to do so at Probe.