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title: 0 Close Embrace Intensive Introduction
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces the Close Embrace Intensive course, focusing on the technique and feel of close embrace in dance, with progressive challenges throughout.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Practice drills to test and improve your close embrace technique.
- Use contra body technique for better movement in close embrace.
- Start with the basics and gradually increase difficulty as you progress.

##REMEMBER
- Close embrace must feel good to be effective and enjoyable.
- Good technique is essential for executing various rhythms, shapes, and rotations.
- The course builds in challenge, so work through it sequentially to develop skills.
