Bondage Soup Alumni Registration

Bondage Soup Alumni Reapplication Guidelines: Bondage Soup is designed as a one-time, year-long learning container per role. Graduates may complete the program once as a bottom and once as a top. To support access, fairness, and cohort balance, alumni reapplications are limited and reviewed separately from first-time applicants.

Reapplying as a Top
Graduates who have completed Bondage Soup as a bottom may apply to return as a top, provided the following criteria are met:

You have completed the program and received your graduation patch
At least one full year has passed since your graduation
You have made a meaningful effort to pay it forward to the Bondage Soup community prior to reapplying
You are applying in a role you have not yet completed

A maximum of four (4) alumni tying pair applications will be considered per year to preserve cohort balance and ensure access for new learners.

Why There Is a One-Year Waiting Period
The one-year interval allows time to:

Integrate the curriculum into your practice
Continue learning outside of the cohort
Contribute back to the Bondage Soup community
Shift from receiving instruction to supporting others

This pause helps ensure that reapplying is intentional, supportive of the cohort, and beneficial to both returning alumni and new participants.

Paying It Forward
Graduates reapplying in a new role are expected to demonstrate good-faith contribution to Bondage Soup before being considered.

Contribution may include, but is not limited to:

Supporting current cohorts
Assisting with classes, logistics, or events
Serving as a Graduate Assistant
Mentoring newer participants
Offering time, labor, or other community support

There is no required bolume or checklist. We look for care, engagement, and accountability rather than quantity.

Partner Eligibility

If your tying partner is not a graduate, they must submit the standard Bondage Soup application
Alumni status does not bypass the selection process
All applications are reviewed through the same readiness framework

Reapplying as a Bottom
Graduates who wish to reapply as a bottom with a non-graduate top may submit the Bondage Soup Alumni Application. These applications are not subject to the one-year waiting period, as the role and learning context differ.

After Completing Both Roles
Once you have graduated once as a top and once as a bottom, you are no longer eligible to apply to future cohorts. Bondage Soup is not intended as a repeating program. Growth beyond this point is encouraged through teaching, mentorship, community leadership, and continued education.

As a graduate of Bondage Soup, you have experienced the value of a structured, progressive learning program within a supportive cohort. Your completion of the program demonstrates not only your skill but also your understanding of the Bondage Soup Recipe Book and the principles it embodies. Below are a few key points we’d like to highlight for you as you look to applying once again:

Commitment to Continued Growth: Graduating from Bondage Soup is just the beginning. We encourage you to continue developing your rope skills, exploring new techniques, and engaging with the evolving rope community, both within and outside BoSo.
Community Engagement: As a graduate, your role in the BoSo community extends beyond personal development. You are now part of a larger network and are encouraged to share your knowledge, assist future cohorts, and contribute to the growth of others.
Accountability and Representation: By graduating, you represent the values and standards of the Bondage Soup community. We expect you to model respect, consent, and collaboration both inside and outside the classroom.
Paying It Forward: Whether through becoming a Graduate Assistant, providing feedback, or participating in events, your involvement helps sustain and improve the program for future participants. Your experience and insights are invaluable, and we encourage you to actively engage with and mentor the next generation of BoSo students.
Continued Learning: Rope is an evolving practice, and we urge you to keep learning through participation in Soup Kitchen sessions, attending workshops, and seeking out new knowledge from a variety of sources.

Your journey with Bondage Soup doesn't end at graduation; it evolves as you continue to grow and contribute to the community.

Summary of Key Dates:

October 1st: Applications Open.
October 31st: Applications Close (or when application capacity is reached).
Late October - November: Interview Period.
Early December: Selection Meeting.
Mid-December: Applicants Notified of Results.
January: Program Begins.

Summary of Key Expectations:

Commitment: Attend all intensives, practice regularly, and engage in self-driven learning.
Coachable Attitude: Be open to feedback, practice with intention, and approach the program with humility.
Respect and Accountability: Uphold Bondage Soup values, including consent and communication, and represent the community with integrity.
Instructors as Resources: Instructors are here to support you, but your growth depends on your own effort and practice.

Each intensive will be from 1:00pm – 7:00pm

1st or 2nd Sunday of each month. Dates are subject to change.

Jan 5
Feb 2
Mar 2
Apr 6
May 4
June 8
July 13
Aug 3
Sept 7
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 7 Graduation

Are you at least 18 years of age?*

Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19?*

ROpenSpace is a private rope space. All attendees must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test result from within 48 hours of arrival. We define "vaccinated" as original vaccine and 1 booster shot.

Please upload your proof of vaccination*

Name*

Pronouns*

Profile Name on Socials*

How do you identify in your rope journey?*

Cell Number*

Email*

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Do you have a rope partner? Please give us your partner(s) name, pronoun and profile name on socials*

Could you briefly describe your experience with rope bondage and why does it inspire you?*

Have you read in its entirety, and do you understand the Bondage Soup Recipe Book*

Can you commit to attending classes once a month for 12 months?*

Date changes are not only a possibility, but a probability

How many hours do you have available to practice outside of class?*

0 -5 hours per month5 - 10 hours per month10 - 15 hours per month15+ hours per month

Do you understand that you can be uninvited from the course if you miss classes, fail proficiencies, and/or do not meet expectations?*

When it concerns learning a new skill, what feedback have you received that was difficult to hear and why?*

Please briefly describe how are you active in the community currently*

What type of role in the community do you see yourself in, in the future and how does Bondage Soup fit in to that?*

A key component of Bondage Soup is building community. An expectation of all graduates is that they are accountable to their peers. How would you reframe the definition of accountability to see it as a way to empower people? *

What year did you graduate Bondage Soup?*

During your cohort year, how many workshop dates did you find it necessary to miss, leading to the need for the Bondage Soup community to provide you with makeup materials to assist you in your preparation for proficiency? Your input will help us understand and address any challenges you faced during that time.*

Did you participate in the program as a TA after graduating? If so, we would appreciate hearing about your experience in that role. *

Did you participate in the program as an Instructor after graduating? If so, we would appreciate hearing about your experience in that role. *

Have you attended continuing education opportunities that have been hosted by the program, such as Soup Kitchen? If so, we would appreciate hearing about your experience.*

Bondage Soup is a community-centric program founded on the principles of progressive rope education. Our cohort-based courses offer participants valuable opportunities for collaboration, support, structured learning, exposure to diverse perspectives, and networking. As a graduate, you are already a valued member of our community. We invite you to consider the contributions you can make by rejoining the program. How do you envision adding value to your experience as you attend again?*

Comments or Questions*

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