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Connection points are the location(s) where partners make contact. This is how energy can be transmitted or proprioceptive awareness communicated.
There are two kinds of Connection Points:
- Active Connections Points
- Passive Connection Points
Active Connection Points:
- Have a firm engagement at the point of contact as to maintain the connection as static: Plate
- Have some amount of Association.
- Must agree with all other active connections points when it comes to said association. (Cannot contradict each other).
Passive Connection Points:
- Do not have association.
- Can have engagement at the point of contact but do not need it.
- Allow for more relaxation.
- Are much easier to maintain in quantity.
Active connection points are used to initiate, incorporate, associate, and communicate. We use them for every partnered move, and they often are given a majority of our focus. They demand attention and communicate directly.
Passive Connection Points are often less noticed. They exist. They help for depth of communication. They provide presence, and validation. They also do not require movement to activate.
Connection points transition from active to passive and back many times during a dance. Active connections allow initiation. Passive connection give room for other connection points to activate while still not losing connection. Passive connection points help make a frame comfortable and feel connected.
Ideas for further exploration: Plates Association Relaxation Presence