FIRST TIME?
Music first. The kink is an extra.
Curious about Berlin’s kinky nightlife, but not sure you belong there? You do. BOUNCE is a dance party before it is anything else. People come to lose their voice to Bounce, Hard Dance and Euphoric Trance, in outfits that make each other laugh. Everything beyond the dancefloor is an offer, never an expectation.
WHY BOUNCE
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It is a rave first
Two dancefloors, big melodies, hands in the air. Dance and sing along until the lights come on and you have had the full BOUNCE. Lots of people do exactly that and nothing else.
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The dresscode is playful, not intimidating
No expensive fetish wardrobe needed. Colour, glitter, a silly accessory and some effort get you in. A costume counts. Your first harness can wait.
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Nobody has to be naked
Nobody is counting how much skin you show. They are checking whether you tried. Wear something you chose on purpose, because nudity is not an outfit. Covered up and committed always wins.
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No pressure, no expectations
Nobody expects you to flirt, play or even talk to anyone. The playspaces are open for those who want them. Walking past them all night is completely normal.
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People are here to smile
BOUNCE is the opposite of the serious, stone-faced Berlin door. The crowd is open, friendly and a bit ridiculous. It is very hard to feel out of place next to a two-metre glittery lobster.
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A safer space with real backup
Consent is the rule, not a suggestion. There is a trained awareness team you can go to at any point, and they handle it. No phones in the room either, so nobody is filming your first night.
YOUR FIRST NIGHT
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Before
Pick an outfit you feel good in and can dance in. Read the rules once. Eat something. Unsure about the look? Our Instagram and Telegram DMs are open for outfit checks.
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At the door
Come early: shorter queue, relaxed door, easier start. Nobody there is judging your body or your budget, only whether you tried. You can arrive in street clothes and change inside.
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Inside
Phone, bag and coat go to the wardrobe. Get a drink, walk through the club once so you know where everything is, then find your floor. The main floor is the one where you can still talk.
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If you get curious
Watching from a respectful distance is fine. Joining is only ever by invitation. Ask before you touch, take a no with a smile, and feel free to say no yourself. You can stop at any point.
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If it gets too much
Take a break, drink water, grab some fruit at the energy stations. Nobody has ever regretted a quiet ten minutes at BOUNCE. Need a person? Any of the team will do.
FIRST QUESTIONS
Is BOUNCE a sex party?
No. BOUNCE is a club night with a kinky, sex-positive crowd, and the music comes first. There are open playspaces for people who want them, but the dancefloor is the heart of the night and many guests never leave it.
Can I come alone?
Yes, and plenty of people do. The outfits hand you an opening line every three metres. Use it.
Do I have to take part in anything?
No. Dancing all night, watching, chatting or just admiring the outfits are all complete evenings. Nobody is keeping score.
I do not own any fetish clothes. What now?
You do not need any. Colourful, playful and clearly on purpose is enough. The dresscode page has outfit ideas that start with things you already own.
What if someone makes me uncomfortable?
Say no, walk away, and tell the awareness team or any staff member. You will be taken seriously. People who ignore a no are removed.
Will there be photos of me?
No. Phones are handed in at the wardrobe. The only camera is in the consent-first photo corner, and only if you walk up to it yourself.
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