Arya Dark

Arya Dark is a Russian rigger.

Era: 2020s

RIGGER · TEACHER

Saint Petersburg shibari rigger, teacher and performer. RopeFest Peterburg 2026 presents Arya Dark on the main stage, describes a practice built from workshops, performances and event observation, and says she has been teaching courses for a third year while developing a visual, compositional and psychological approach to bondage.

School: Independent

Influences (mutual or directional): Azure.

Associated venues, magazines, films and performances: Shibaru Fest, RopeFest 2020s, Space shibari-party, SIBUI.