What does “Connection” mean?
A means of communication between dancers in the couple. Physical and visual types of connection are distinguished. Physical connection, sometimes referred to as resistance or tone, involves slightly tensing the upper-body muscles, often in the context of a frame , thus enabling leader to communicate intentions to follower. See compression and tension , two basic associated actions/reactions.
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Definition adapted from Glossary of partner dance terms on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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