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title: 0 Close Embrace Options
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson explores various informal ways to connect in close embrace, emphasizing comfort and personal adaptation over a single default position.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Experiment with different arm placements, such as wrapping around the waist or disconnecting one arm.
- Adjust your embrace to be more open if there's a height difference for better breathing space.
- Play with your partner to find a snug, hug-like connection that feels comfortable in the moment.
- Allow the connection to be dynamic, moving around as you dance rather than staying fixed in one place.

##REMEMBER
- Everyone's close embrace will look and feel different based on factors like height and body size.
- The goal is to find a comfortable embrace that works for you and your partner, not to mimic others exactly.
- Continuously adapt your close embrace throughout the course as you learn new moves.
- Informal connections can be more suitable for relaxed or late-night dancing situations.
