Improvised Suspension Session With hua hua And Dantianshi

From this mesmerizing shibari performance, long-term tying partners hua hua and Dantianshi share an improvised and intuition-led suspension session as well as a post-rope feedback session.

Sometimes slow and deliberate and at others quicker and more intense, making space for spontaneity while finding familiar touchpoints inform this off-the-cuff seme-inspired performance by hua hua and Dantianshi. Playing with pacing, distance, and different levels – both literally in full and partial suspensions and in terms of intensity – the pair demonstrate an unrehearsed and fully improvised advanced suspension sequence. As they explain in the feedback interview that follows, embracing a lack of structure when tying feels like their most authentic way to connect in ropes. Each tie is not only a reflection of their state of mind but a chance to get to know each other again.

This performance is not an instructional video but is suitable for anyone to watch and enjoy. Please do not attempt recreate anything you see here unless you are at the appropriate skill level and well-practiced in the techniques involved.

* Captions available for this series: English