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Friday Mar 12, 2010
NEDS University
Friday Mar 12, 2010 Location in Waltham: 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Three Classes in One
NEDS University is a series of mini-classes to provide our members with an opportunity to get a basic
introduction to various kinds of BDSM play. Attendees
will be encouraged to ask questions of the presenters and or to discuss things
related to a particular type of play.
The following curriculum will be presented at this NEDS University:
Impact Play - with Switcher
NOTE: Classes will begin after the conclusion
of the Annual Meeting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday Apr 9, 2010 Poi
for the Prurient Presented
by: J.Tease Friday
Apr 9, 2010 Location in Waltham: 7:30 – 9:30 PM Poi spinning - also commonly known
as "fire spinning" or "fire twirling" - is a sexy and fun
hobby that gets the body moving and can serve as a meditative practice. It can
also - for those of us with a kinky bent - be seen as the intersection of dance,
florentine flogging, flirtation, and fire play. In "Poi for the
Prurient", we'll talk about how these arts are related and how they blend
together into a performance art
that bridges genres and pulls at primal urges. This is a hands-on introductory
course. We will be using practice poi to learn some basic poi spinning
techniques. If you have practice sets, bring them! (We will have a few practice
sets available for use as well.) Interspersed with hands-on practice and
instruction, we will talk about rhythm, flow, movement, and how you can
incorporate these techniques to enhance your flogging! We will also briefly
discuss the similarities and
differences between fire poi and more traditional torch-based forms of
BDSM fire play. (This is not a fire course, and we
will not be covering fire safety
beyond a basic cautionary disclaimer.) A little bit about our presenter: J.Tease J.Tease is a professional
performer, rigger, and educator in the greater Boston area. He has been playing
in rope, fire, and sex-positive communities and practices since 2001. His
experience includes rigging and fire for photo and video, live
performances at venues across the country, and a wide variety of classes
and audiences. Communication, preparation, competency, mindfulness,
professionalism, and informed consent are his turn-ons. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday June 11, 2010
Tickling - with PETE
Wax Play - with Jeannie
Pushing Limits - Advancing Your BDSM Play
Presented by: Princess Kali
Friday Jun 11, 2010 Location in Waltham: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Pushing your limits can be both a scary and an exhilarating experience, and whether you’ve been in the scene for a limited or extended time, there are ways for you to expand your boundaries and broaden your horizons. In this class you’ll learn communication techniques and suggestions for pushing both physical and psychological limits in a safe, sexy, and healthy way.
A little bit about our presenter: Princess Kali
Kali is the founder and current HeadMistress of the Kink Academy, which she started in 2007 to help share both her personal and professional BDSM experiences. She is passionate about mentoring individuals and couples (and poly or leather families!) in their unique path to discover their creative sexuality. Kali enthusiastically promotes positive "perversion" and encourages all adults to explore sex playfully! Learn more about Kali from her online resume.
Kali has been lecturing on a variety of BDSM topics throughout the country and internationally since 2003. She has presented at such educational institutions as Harvard University, Brown University, and RISD. A few of the Lifestyle venues at which Kali has taught include: Black Rose, Fetish Flea Fair, Leather Retreat, and Kink in the Caribbean. She recently joined the New England Leather Alliance Board as the External Outreach Director to help create more understanding between the kink and "vanilla" worlds.
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Note: Class costs $10.00 for members or members of affiliated groups, Non-Members $15.00
Orientation is held at 6:30 pm before each class
(Please arrive by 6:15 if you plan to take orientation)
For questions, please contact us via e-mail at events@ne-ds.org
All Classes are held at the Summerfield Suites in Waltham, MA
NEDS classes, workshops and demos are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Cost, $10 for NEDS members AND affiliated leather groups (NELA, TNG, MOB, BFP and others), $15 for non-members.
Class generally take place on the 2nd Friday of each month. Unless otherwise stated, all classes will run from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm with a short break after the first hour. There will be a non-play social time after the class with soda and light snacks.