If you have any questions about the application process or encounter any difficulties with the application or the site, please send us an email: contact@ropestudy.com Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.PERSONAL INFORMATIONPreferred name *The name you prefer we use in person and through email.Preferred pronouns *Ex: he/him, she/her, they/them, etc. Rope-friendly email address *EmailConfirm EmailWE WILL CONTACT YOU ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION AND MAY HAVE FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS! We will also send information about classes to this email address. Please use an address where it's APPROPRIATE for you to receive those types of emails AND an address that you REGULARLY CHECK!Where do you live (city, state ONLY)? *We don't want your address! Just your general location 🙂 This answer will have no impact on your acceptance. We use this information to gain a sense of the local rope community within which students will be working.Your preferred role in rope *Please choose ...Top / Person TyingBottom / Person Being TiedSwitch / Both Fairly EquallyUnsureThe role you typically take in rope.Relevant social media link (optional)If you'd like to share a social media account that reflects your interest in or pursuit of rope bondage, please do so here.PRACTICE PARTNER(S)Do you have at least one regular practice partner? *YesNoSomeone with whom you can practice rope at least once a week?I understand I will likely need to find a practice partner to get the most from this course. *AgreeRope bondage of the type we practice in these courses is best practiced with another person. We do not focus on self-tying in this course, and while there will be helpful information for people who exclusively self-tie, there will also be many ties and exercises we practice that rely on a partner. If you don't have the ability to practice between classes, what you will be able to get from the course will be limited. We WILL NOT reject your application based on this factor, but we just want to make sure applicants are aware of that because we don't want anyone disappointed or to feel like they've wasted time and money.Will your practice partner(s) also be applying to attend classes with you? *YesNoWhile not required, we highly recommend that practice partners attend classes together, as our classes address both sides of the rope as well as focus on and seek to develop the partnership inherent in rope bondage.I understand there is no guarantee of a practice partner during classes. *AgreeWhile there will often be someone available to practice with you during class sessions (other students, TAs, instructors, etc.), we cannot guarantee this. You may have to wait longer to get the chance to practice during class, or be willing to split practice time by "switching" with another class member, or may miss out on practicing some activities completely.Preferred name/email of practice partner(s) *Please provide the preferred name and email address of the practice partner(s) who plan(s) to apply to attend classes with you. We use this information to connect applicants in our records. While concerns about trustworthiness, safety, and consent are considered individually, in the case of partnered applicants where one applicant demonstrates more rope experience than the other, we will defer to the more experienced partner.COURSE INTENTI certify that I meet the prerequisites for Rope 201 *AgreeYou are agreeing that you have been involved with rope long enough to know that you have a genuine and abiding interest, and that you are aware that this is an in-depth study of rope bondage requiring extended study and practice. You also agree that you have (or will obtain before classes start) a Rope 101-level of understanding of rope bondage.Can you commit to attending all Rope 201 class sessions? *YesNoClass 1: Saturday, January 28th from 1pm to 4pmClass 2: Saturday, February 11th from 1pm to 4pmClass 3: Saturday, February 25th from 1pm to 4pmClass 4: Saturday, March 11th from 1pm to 4pmClass 5: Saturday, March 25th from 1pm to 4pmClass 6: Saturday, April 8th from 1pm to 4pmPlease note: Each class session builds upon the work from the previous class session. Given that there are only 6 classes per course, missing even one is significant and will require that you arrange time with the instructors to make up that missed session at the instructors' convenience. Given this, we fill open spots in the course with those who are able to attend all classes first and then admit others as space permits. If you need to miss two classes, you may want to consider applying for a future round of courses. With that in mind, which session(s) do you need to miss and will you be able to meet one-on-one to make up the missed session(s)? *Brief description of your rope experience to date *Please briefly describe your experience with rope bondage and/or rope bondage education so far. How would you characterize your interests and experience? How have you been learning about and practicing rope bondage so far? What types of events, classes, or private instruction have you already had, if any? [What we're looking for here is a sense that you have enough experience in rope for you to know that this type of in-depth, extended study is something you're really interested in.]Brief description of your goals and purpose for attending *Please briefly explain why you want to take this course, what you hope to learn from this course, any specific goals you have, and what you plan to do with your learning. [What we're looking for here is a sense of what you want out of rope and, at least at this point, where you want your rope journey to lead in order to help us figure out whether or not we would be the right fit for you and your goals.]How did you find us, and what do you know about what we do? *How did you find out about our offerings (through friends, Fetlife, Instagram, a group or other educational event, etc.)? What do you already know about our curriculum and approach to rope education, and what appeals to you about what you know? [What we're looking for here is a sense that you understand how we operate (progression, expectations, devoted time to study and practice, etc.) and that it appeals to you and fits your goals.]If accepted into the course, are you able and willing to pay for the course? *Yes - I can commit to paying at the start of the course ($50/person)No - I'd like to request a discounted rate that I can commit to paying by the end of the courseNo - I am not able to pay at this time and would like to request a scholarship Please note that your answer to this question will have NO IMPACT on your acceptance into the courses.Please let us know what you would be comfortable paying by the end of the course. *Again, your answer will have NO IMPACT on your acceptance into the course. This just helps us to plan for funding and scholarships. Please DO NOT offer more than you are genuinely comfortable paying.REFERENCESUnless we have worked closely with you before, we also ask that you provide at least two references. Details about this step are provided on the confirmation page after your application. You can view the details in advance on this page. References must be received before the application deadline.I understand that I will likely need to provide at least two references and that those references must complete a reference request form by the date of the application deadline. *I agreeADDITIONAL COMMENTS & AGREEMENTAdditional comments (optional)If there's anything else you'd like us to know that didn't seem to fit anywhere else, you can add that here. If you have any questions about the courses or the application process, PLEASE SEND THOSE TO US BEFORE YOU APPLY. Thank you!I have read, understood, and agree to the Rope Study Expectations *AgreePlease review the Rope Study Expectations before submitting your application. No really ... please actually read them carefully first!EmailSubmit
