K!nk at Pride - Queer Convention

We’re bringing Kink back into Pride.

Dive into an exhilarating mix of kink, BDSM, history, dance, and movement, enriched by powerful lectures and workshops—all presented by a passionate lineup of Queer and Queer-allied voices. Explore the vibrant history and culture of our local community in a safe, inclusive space dedicated to empowerment and exploration. Whether you're looking to learn, play, or connect, K!nk at Pride is your community-driven festival of the celebration of Queer liberation and expression.

This event offers a two-day experience into interactive learning, featuring a mix of workshops, hands-on classes, and inspiring lectures tailored to enhance your skills and understanding. You’ll have the opportunity to attend 12 different classes and time in between to meet, mingle, and break bread with your community and the presenters themselves.

Classes include themes such as:

Leather history, Bootblacking, shibari rope bondage 101/102, lap/chair dancing, dynamic suspension anatomy & body work, dance alchemy, negotiation & trauma -informed consent, and much more!!

K!nk at Pride is the second weekend of Pride Month, coming off a previous weekend of Santa Cruz Pride and Motion Pacific’s Majesty. Let’s get back to our roots and remember what Pride is really about.

Details

Concurrent classes, workshops, and lectures at The 418 Project (155 River St S, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060). 6 classes a day, 12 all weekend! We will have a mix of three major categories every day: Rope & Kink, Dance & Movement, and Queer History & Lectures

Saturday

9 - 11AM
NEGOTIATIONS & TRAUMA-INFORMED CONSENT: THE LIVING DOCUMENT
Dual Demons - Small Theater

LEAVE AN IMPRESSION WITH LAP DANCE
Dizzy Stardust & Nikki Rose - Lobby

11:30 - 1:30PM
DRAG: PROTECTING & CELEBRATING QUEER SPACES
Trashy & Xinistra - Small Theater

DANCE ALCHEMY
Kaiya Ashanti - Lobby

2 - 4PM
KNOTTY BASIC - DOUBLE COLUMNS & X-FRICTIONS
Mooooo & Tiny Teddy - Small Theater

WHICH HARNESS, WHAT SHAPE?
Insignia - Lobby

Sunday

9 - 11AM
BOOT-BLACKING WORKSHOP
Conor - Small Theater

SENSUAL DANCE: EMBODY, PLAY, ENTICE!
Dizzy Stardust - Lobby

11:30 - 1:30PM
LEATHER HISTORY
Graylin Thornton - Small Theater

STORYTELLING IN PERFORMANCES & SCENES
Dom the Switch - Lobby

2 - 4PM
DRAG MUG 101: MASTERING THE BASICS OF A PERFECT PAINT
Jairo Delight - Small Theater

BEYOND BEDROOM BONDAGE: A NERDY INTRO TO WESTERN-STYLE ROPE
Shay Tiziano, Angel, & Insignia - Lobby

Class Descriptions: dualdemons.org/kinkatpride

Join us for our K!nk at Pride Queer Variety show in the same space each night, 7-10pm. Get your tickets here: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/dual-demons/6109589dac

Apply to volunteer: https://forms.gle/65j69x85PKxoP6yG9
Apply to vend: https://forms.gle/sS7oBV7KKAxzbeDV7

MASKS REQUIRED UNLESS YOU ARE ACTIVELY EATING, DRINKING, OR IN A SCENE.

NTAFLOF - fill out the volunteer application or email us at dualdemons@protonmail.com to discuss options