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title: 3 Close Embrace Connection Drill
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on improving close embrace connection in dance by practicing without using arms, using a bubble visualization to enhance body connection and maintain contact with a partner.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Imagine being in a bubble from feet to heels and practice shifting weight slightly forward and back within it.
- Use a piece of paper or money between bodies to find and maintain the best point of connection without dropping it.
- When traveling backwards, keep your body in the front of your bubble to stay connected.
- Maintain your center connected to your partner, not just the upper body, to avoid disconnection.
- Think of the connection as two soft pillars together, requiring trust and relaxation.
- Dance a whole song without arms and without dropping the paper, restarting if it falls.

##REMEMBER
- Focus on inner body connection rather than relying on arm holds for close embrace.
- The bubble visualization helps control weight shifts to maintain partner contact.
- Height differences may affect the best connection point, such as belly or chest.
- Trust and softness are essential for effective connection in dance.
- Extra leg contact provides additional information and should be embraced.
- Maintain intention and center connection even during backward movements.
