connection, connexion, connectedness (noun)

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

"there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare"

connection, link, connectedness (noun)

the state of being connected

"the connection between church and state is inescapable"

connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connective (noun)

an instrumentality that connects

"he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"

connection (noun)

(usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)

"he has powerful connections"

association, connection, connexion (noun)

the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

"conditioning is a form of learning by association"

connection, connexion, link (noun)

a connecting shape

connection (noun)

a supplier (especially of narcotics)

connection, connexion (noun)

shifting from one form of transportation to another

"the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta"

joining, connection, connexion (noun)

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

"the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"

connection (Noun)

The act of connecting.

connection (Noun)

The point at which two or more things are connected.

connection (Noun)

A feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people.

connection (Noun)

An established communications or transportation link.

connection (Noun)

A transfer from one transportation vehicle to another in scheduled transportation service

Connection

Connection is essential to all partner dancing and is the primary means to communicate synchronized dance movement between the lead and follow. It is especially important in Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Contra dance, Modern Jive and other styles of partner dance. Other forms of communication, such as visual cues or spoken cues, are often considered to spoil the dance, unless used in specific circumstances, e.g., practicing figures, or figures which are purposely danced without physical connection. Connection can be used to transmit power and energy as well as information and signals - some dance forms are at one extreme of pure power, and others will be at the other extreme of pure signaling, but most are probably a mixture of both. Following and leading in a partner dance is accomplished by maintaining a physical connection called the frame that allows the leader to transmit body movement to the follower, and for the follower to suggest ideas to the leader. A frame is a stable structural combination of both bodies maintained through the dancers' arms and/or legs. Connection occurs in both open and closed dance positions.