CLOSED POSITION — STATE 0 (Ps.Ce–0)
MCC CHOREOGRAPHIC CATALOGUE
Casino Square Method (MCC)
VOLUME 2
Register of Combinatory Positions of the Casino Square Method for Well-Formed Cuban Social Dances
1. CLOSED POSITION — STATE 0 (Ps.Ce–0)
(Structural preparatory state)
1.1. General definition
The Closed Position — State 0 (Ps.Ce–0) is an initial structural configuration of the linked couple, characterized by:
a mutual displaced V foot state,
and a Closed Classical Link (ECC),
which establish the conditions of stability, coupling, and readiness for leading.
1.2. General structure of the position
The position is composed of two subsystems:
Couple foot state
Link system (ECC)
1.3. Mutual foot state
[FIGURE 1 — Mutual foot state]
The couple’s foot state presents:
V-shaped configuration in both components,
heels oriented inward,
toes opened at an angle,
slight anterior overlap of the forefeet,
opposed and offset arrangement.
1.3.1. Individual components
[FIGURE 2 — Individual foot states]
The following are defined:
EPH–V → Foot state of the guiding component
EPM–V → Foot state of the guided component
Both share:
centered weight distribution,
extended legs,
stable three-point configuration.
1.3.2. Structural properties
The V foot state constitutes:
a triangular support structure,
a stable equilibrium system,
the recurrent base of all steps.
1.3.3. Generative principle
The V foot state functions as:
the generative principle of choreographic motion
since it contains, in potential state, the configurations of all subsequent displacements.
1.4. Structural distance
[FIGURE 3 — Distance 1]
The position is established at:
Distance 1 (D1)
defined as the separation between the axial axes of both components.
This distance allows:
structural contact,
mechanical coupling,
functional operation of the link.
1.5. Link system
1.5.1. Type of link
[FIGURE 4 — Closed Classical Link]
The position employs:
Closed Classical Link (ECC)
1.5.2. Link structure
The ECC is composed of:
A — Embrace
G — Grip
1.5.3. Contact points
[FIGURE 5 — Contact points]
Four structural points are identified:
Manual grip (G)
Scapula of the guiding component
Scapula of the guided component
Elbow of the guided component (support point)
1.5.4. Contact configuration
full contact in the embrace zone,
support of the weight of the guided component’s arm,
manual connection in the grip.
1.6. Functional property of the position
The Closed Position — State 0 constitutes:
a state of structural equilibrium,
a state of complete coupling,
a state of readiness for leading.
1.7. Nature of the state
This state does not imply movement.
It is defined as:
dynamic neutral state (dynamic zero)
from which any mechanical action generates a structural response in the linked system.
1.8. Function within the MCC system
Ps.Ce–0 functions as:
structural starting point,
spatial organizational reference,
base for the execution of figures.
1.9. SPECIFIC GLOSSARY
Ps.Ce–0
Closed Position — State 0.
Foot state (EP)
Configuration of the feet that defines the structural base.
EPH–V / EPM–V
Individual V-shaped foot states.
Distance 1 (D1)
Structural separation between the axes of the couple.
ECC
Closed Classical Link.
Embrace (A)
Structural arm-contact configuration.
Grip (G)
Manual interaction configuration.
Support point
Contact zone that stabilizes the system.
Dynamic zero
State of equilibrium with potential for mechanical activation.
REGISTER FOOTNOTE
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