Shibari

3 Shibari Workshops in May

1. SHIBARI TECHNIQUE MORNING CLASSES

Every Tuesday: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May, and  June 7th
10am – 12 pm

Costs: 20 Euro per person
10 class card 160 €

The workshop focusses on traditional Shibari technique. Inspired by Osada Steve, Kamijoo Saki, Arisue Go, Hourai Kasumi or Lun Ario. We start with the basics and security principles. Learning initial knots and floor work  patterns with a partner. When these principles are set, we approach more complex figures and suspension technique step by step.

Besides learning the knots, qualitative aspects play a great role as well. How do I guide the rope in a sensual way, how can my partner, or I, travel through blissful states of rope drunkenness?

To arrive there, it requires some training for both sides, ..softly gently catchee monkey.

Applying the three principles: the classical aesthetic, the sensual effect and a non-harming technique and philosophy, is the goal. They fuse the visual, tactile, and playful level into an adventurous ritual.

Girls girls, boys girls, non boys/girl, cis people everybody is welcome as long as you respect the group!

You don’t need to come with a partner. There always are other solo participants, or I jump in.
Please bring training-/comfortable pants. If you have own ropes, otherwise we provide them.

2.  YOGA & SHIBARI

25th May, Wednesday
6 – 10 pm
Costs: 40 Euro per person

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: English + GERMAN

18 – 19 h          yoga warm up
19 – 19.30        pause
19.30 – 21        shibari/technical input
21- 22 h           open space to play and exchange ideas or just watching.

3. STAGING SHIBARI

May 27
7-11 pm
Costs: 40 Euro per person (social price 30 Euro)

Our performance  baby ‘Shibari Express’ is growing, and we want to focus more on performance ideas as part of the workshop, than on basic rope technique. So previous knowledge is useful but not mandatory. If you prefer to watch, we will always need free hands to hold a light, fog machine or navigate a camera…

We want to invite you to brainstorm with us, ideas or dramaturgy and how to try those on a small scale. You could also bring an instrument, books or other devices, which you always have wanted to tie up or perform with.

The scenes that we create explore theatre tools and can be happening-like, installations or movement based/choreographies. It’s an experiment to involve poetic thoughts around rope work, and to have an open space situation to try Shibari for the stage. There will always be someone of our team, or other free floating participants to support you, unless you want to make a solo :)

Sounds all more challenging than it is..its about searching new forms and having fun!

All workshops take place:
At Teatris/Alte Kantine or in our ‘Mini- Dojo’. Both locations are at
Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase B/C, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND, THAN WE SEND YOU THE DETAILS, THANKS!

WORKSHOPS IN APRIL

staging-shibari-dasniya-sommer-april-2016
staging-shibari-dasniya-sommer-april-2016

1. SHIBARI TECHNIQUE MORNING CLASSES

At: 10 -12 am
Tuesday 19 & 26 April
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May
7 & 14 June

Costs: 20 Euro per person
10 class card 160 €

In Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase b, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The workshop focusses on traditional Shibari technique. Inspired by Osada Steve, Kamijoo Saki, Arisue Go, Hourai Kasumi or Lun Ario. We start with the basics and security principles. Learning initial knots and floor work  patterns with a partner. When these principles are set, we approach more complex figures and suspension technique step by step.

Besides learning the knots, qualitative aspects play a great role as well. How do I guide the rope in a sensual way, how can my partner, or I, travel through blissful states of rope drunkenness?

To arrive there, it requires some training for both sides, ..softly softly catchee monkey.

Applying the three principles: the classical aesthetic, the sensual effect and a non-harming technique and philosophy, is the goal. They fuse the visual, tactile, and playful level into an adventurous ritual.

Girls girls, boys girls, non boys/girl, cis people everybody is welcome as long as you respect the group!

You don’t need to come with a partner. There always are other solo participants, or I jump in.
Please bring training-/comfortable pants. If you have own ropes, otherwise we provide them.

2.  YOGA & SHIBARI

20th April, Wednesday
6 – 10 pm
Costs: 40 Euro per person (social price 30 Euro)

At Teatris/Alte Kantine or in our ‘Mini- Dojo’. Both locations are at:
Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase b/c, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND, THAN WE SEND YOU THE DETAILS!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: English + GERMAN

18 – 19 h          yoga warm up
19 – 19.30        pause
19.30 – 21        shibari/technical input
21- 22 h           open space to play and exchange ideas or just watching.

3. STAGING SHIBARI

31st March, Thursday     Postponed to May 6th!!
7-11 pm
Costs: 40 Euro per person (social price 30 Euro)

At Teatris/Alte Kantine or in our ‘Mini- Dojo’. Both locations are at
Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase b/c, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND, THAN WE SEND YOU THE DETAILS.

Our performance baby ‘Shibari Express’ is growing, and we want to focus more on performance ideas as part of the workshop, than on basic rope technique. So previous knowledge is useful but not mandatory. If you prefer to watch, we will always need free hands to hold a light, fog machine or navigate a camera…

We want to invite you to brainstorm with us, ideas or dramaturgy and how to try those on a small scale. You could also bring an instrument, books or other devices, which you always have wanted to tie up or perform with.

The scenes that we create explore theatre tools and can be happening-like, installations or movement based/choreographies. It’s an experiment to involve poetic thoughts around rope work, and to have an open space situation to try Shibari for the stage. There will always be someone of our team, or other free floating participants to support you, unless you want to make a solo :)

Sounds all more challenging than it is..its about searching new forms and having fun!

Staging Shibari #2

The second round of staging shibari workshop went a step further. Mainly I was interested in working with white face colour, somewhat butoh inspired, and trying new technical equipment. We now have a little studio with light control and black backdrop.
The group was smaller, 6 people, mostly new to shibari, some bold some shy, but in general calm, concentrated vibes were coming from the table scene.

TWO SHIBARI WORKSHOPS IN March 2016

1. YOGA AND SHIBARI

23th March, Wednesday
Costs: 40 Euro per person (social price 30 Euro)

At Teatris/Alte Kantine or in our ‘Mini- Dojo’. Both locations are at
Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase b/c, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND, THAN WE SEND YOU THE DETAILS!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: English + GERMAN

NEWS: Please know that costs have has changed to 40 Euro per person, thank you!
Roughly the schedule will be this:

19 – 20 h           yoga warm up
20 – 20.30        pause
20.30 – 22        shibari/technical input
22- 23 h           open space to play and exchange ideas or just watching.

2. STAGING SHIBARI

31st March, Thursday
7-11 pm

Costs: 40 Euro per person (social price 30 Euro)

At Teatris/Alte Kantine or in our ‘Mini- Dojo’. Both locations are at
Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase b/c, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND, THAN WE SEND YOU THE DETAILS.

Our performance baby ‘Shibari Express’ is growing, and we want to focus more on performance ideas as part of the workshop, than on basic rope technique. So previous knowledge is useful but not mandatory. If you prefer to watch, we will always need free hands to hold a light, fog machine or navigate a camera…

We want to invite you to brainstorm with us, ideas or dramaturgy and how to try those on a small scale. You could also bring an instrument, books or other devices, which you always have wanted to tie up or perform with.

The scenes that we create explore theatre tools and can be happening-like, installational or movement based/choreographies. Its an experiment to involve poetic thoughts around rope work, and to have an open space situation to try Shibari for the stage. There will always be someone of our team, or other free floating participants to support you, unless you want to make a solo :)

Sounds all more challenging than it is..its about searching new forms and having fun!

Compound Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt
Compound Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt

Staging Shibari #1

The workshop, a fun experiment on 30 square meters. Ballhaus Ost borrowed lights, Uferstudios a dimmer, I threw  costumes ropes and make up in. Us 10 people figured our roles for the evening as light performance-, camera-, fog- person, singer or audience. Squeezing through my tiny dojo in Uferhallen, which currently looks more like a suspension point forrest.
We started by talking and gathering ideas, I assigned tasks to the riggers and models, we had to find a group timing, and everyone went to find small stories with their partner.
It was exciting and tricky to handle light without distance to the scene. More fog! I was hectically torn between photographing, arranging and watching, and super happy to have such great technicians in the group shibari- and stagewise.
Some hidden talents! :) There was precise as well as messy tying going on.
Within our 30 minutes sequence there were moments when things came together, when stillness took place between the three hanging bodies, and Micha started singing. Here some moments..

Meanwhile New Shibari input

Saturday I met with Lun Ario, Schnucki Rennpferd & Chiara for a rope bondage afternoon.
We exchanged new insights, us showing a front to side progression, and shortcuts for suspension.
They showed a three rope Semenawa Kasumi style and a flute suspension. Much liked when Lun Ario tied Schnucki and I just watch and enjoy :)

Two Shibari Workshops in February 2016

1. Yoga and Shibari

17th February, Wednesday
Costs: 40 Euro per person (social price 30 Euro)

At Teatris/Alte Kantine or in our ‘Mini- Dojo’. Both locations are at
Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase b/c, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND, THAN WE SEND YOU THE DETAILS!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: English + GERMAN

NEWS: Please know that costs have has changed to 40 Euro per person, thank you!
Roughly the schedule will be this:

19 – 20 h           yoga warm up
20 – 20.30        pause
20.30 – 22        shibari/technical input
22- 23 h           open space to play and exchange ideas or just watching.

2. Staging Shibari

23rd February, Tuesday
7-11 pm

Costs: 40 Euro per person (social price 30 Euro)

At Teatris/Alte Kantine or in our ‘Mini- Dojo’. Both locations are at
Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt in Wedding. Staircase b/c, Uferstraße 8-11, 13357 Berlin
U8 Pankstr/U9 Osloerstr
Please call when you are in the court yard, in case you don’t find it, or the door is locked:
+ 49 174 393 70 49.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFOREHAND, THAN WE SEND YOU THE DETAILS.

Our performance baby ‘Shibari Express’ is growing, and we want to focus more on performance ideas as part of the workshop, than on basic rope technique. So previous knowledge is useful but not mandatory. If you prefer to watch, we will always need free hands to hold a light, fog machine or navigate a camera…

We want to invite you to brainstorm with us, ideas or dramaturgy and how to try those on a small scale. You could also bring an instrument, books or other devices, which you always have wanted to tie up or perform with.

The scenes that we create explore theatre tools and can be happening-like, installational or movement based/choreographies. Its an experiment to involve poetic thoughts around rope work, and to have an open space situation to try Shibari for the stage. There will always be someone of our team, or other free floating participants to support you, unless you want to make a solo :)

Sounds all more challenging than it is..its about searching new forms and having fun!

Compound Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt
Compound Uferhallen Kulturwerkstatt

Markus Öhrn’s Ghost Sonata Rehearsal Start

Just coming back from Warsaw. I was coaching Japanese rope bondage to actors from Nowy Teatr.

After a short introduction what traditional Shibari and my approach is, we got six actors into experimenting wildly with ropes and found funky ideas combining them with the text from ‘Ghost Sonata’.

Written by Swedish playwright  August Strindberg’s in 1907. At that time he was inspired by Beethovens Piano Sonata ‘Ghost Trio’, and wrote this somewhat spooky chamber play, dealing with mummies and social eval, invented from some hidden place of his mind.. Perfect for Markus and perfect for ropes I think.

The group was awesome  Normally I don’t suspend people who are totally new to ropes, but the energy was solid and there were two stuntmen in the room. One even a former Starwars stuntmen! :)

Here some rehearsal moments.