Columbus Rope Jam (CRJ) 09/21

Time: Sunday 21st of September 2025, 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

Location: Dynamics Dungeon, 4310 N. High St. Columbus

Clothing: Comfy, fitted (not loose) clothing - athletic wear, yoga pants, bodysuits, etc. work best. Genitals must be covered.

Age Restriction: 18+

Category: Education

Other Info: A valid ID and waiver are required for entry. Refunds available up to 24 hours before event. Only one waiver is required per year.

Ready to take your ties off the floor and into the skies? In this 4-part series we'll cover the basics for rope suspension. The series runs from July through October. CRJ meets the 3rd Sunday of each month from noon to 3pm.

Part 3 - September: Hangers, Lock-Offs and Up-Lines. Oh My! (Presented by YourBotanist)

We'll cover how to properly attach uplines to your body ties and securely tie off the up-lines. We'll also discuss how to manage that tangle of ropes on your ring and how to handle emergency situations.

Upcoming classes in the series:

Part 4 - October: Bottom-Centric Concerns and Self-Suspension (Presented by KnottyButtGood)

What's the difference between actively and passively being in rope? Do you know the difference between blood congestion and nerve impingement in your own body? How do you negotiate with yourself? Join us for an exploration into bottom-centric rope, and introduction to getting yourself into the air!

Presenter Bios

YourBotanist (Kristen) has been part of the rope community for over a decade, learning from local and internationally renowned instructors and building a deep technical foundation in rope safety and mechanics. She currently teaches a beginner’s rope track for Kinky Caribbean and is known for her nerdy enthusiasm, creative swearing and emphasis on clean, simple, and effective technique.

Outside of the rope studio, Kristen is a graduate student studying chemistry who loves their dog very much (even when he snores like a chainsaw). Her classes are a mix of solid fundamentals, hands-on practice and relentless encouragement - because nothing builds good uplines like reliable guidance, repetition and experimentation.

Dynamics Dungeon membership is not required for this event.

Three ticket options are available:

• Standard: This is the regular price ticket, intended for most attendees
• Solidarity: Tight budget? We have a limited number of discount tickets available
• Supporter: Feeling generous? Your support helps us fund new programs and provide solidary and scholarship options

Our goal is to bring rope education to all who desire it. If the solidarity ticket price is too high or they're sold out, contact KnotSadistic for scholarship options. No one is turned away for inability to pay.

About Columbus Rope Jam

We have hard points available and a limited supply of mats for floor work. You may want to bring a yoga mat or similar in case we run out. Free loaner rope is also available if you don't have your own. All skill levels welcome! After the main class we'll have a Rope 101 session for people who are new to rope or want a refresher.

Don't have a partner? While many people come as couples, many also come alone. Some classes work well for self-tying and some do not. If in doubt about whether a partner is recommended for a given class please reach out to the organizer.

Psst. Hey, you... the one who clicks Interested for every event. The one who wants to go but you talk yourself out of it because it seems too intimidating. We feel you. Want to just curl up on the couch, eat cookies and watch? You can totally do that here.