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ARIES: Venus in a pleasing alignment to your sign
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s r a t S with Lilith As sun, Mercury and weekend new moon condense from expansive Libra into intense Scorpio, this week morphs from easy and congenial to deep and meaningful…
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and Jupiter in your house of partners combine to lift an ancient weight of relationship pain from your shoulders. A blessing which comes with the caution not to be naïve or gullible this week about other people’s agendas, especially where money’s concerned.
TAURUS: Astral emphasis in Scorpio, your opposite partner on the astro-wheel, suggests a week of dramatic happenings. Before you panic, this needn’t be a bad thing, especially with your boss planet Venus in the sign of free-range and unrestrained. Is it time to leave the comfort zone for a walk on the wilder side…? GEMINI: Geminis have a widespread, broad-spectrum approach to life; this week your primo planet Mercury in the sign of laser-concentration pulls focus. And advises against snap decisions. Take private time to think things through, especially if financial pressure’s being applied or before making significant commitments. Be strategic, play detective, do your research.
CANCER: This week’s planetary sizzle could warm your Cancerian waters to, well, boiling point. If you’re steaming over some injustice, try easing the angst by reframing. As Cancerian Buddhist Tenzin Palmo suggests: Call something an obstacle, it is an obstacle. Call it an opportunity, it’s an opportunity… The good news? Lots of opportunities for bonding.
LEO: If you notice (or others bring it to your attention) that this week’s activating your stubborn side, then let it also access the awesomely charming parts of your persona as well. You’re in a great space for planning right now but balance is paramount, so walk the middle line.
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SAGITTARIUS: Exaggerations, assumptions and generalisations are likely to be pounced on this week, by you and everyone else. With Venus in your sometimes brutally blunt sign and Mercury in incisive Scorpio, it’s possible friends may offer you unexpectedly confronting home truths. If they fit, take them on board – then watch social invites multiply.
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CAPRICORN: This week’s solar and mercurial emphasis in your house of group activities could trigger a decision about which friends you want to spend time with and what activities are worth expending energy on. Explore, experiment with the unusual, take a bite of something exciting you’ve never tried before. Why not?
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VIRGO: Mercury moving into shrewd, astute Scorpio could finally unearth the answer to a conundrum that’s been on your mind for a while. If deep feelings are stirred, talk them through rather than impersonating a human pressure cooker. Meanwhile, Venus turns your home into a pleasure zone with an entertaining parade of visitors and guests… LIBRA: Jupiter the Great Benefic brings luck through connection with others. Just remember that with Venus in the sign of don’t-fence-me-in, partnerships benefit from being allowed plenty of room to move. As will you: away from flame-thrower responses to touchy subjects. Your harmonious high spot? Late week’s Libra moon.
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SCORPIO: This week’s sun, Mercury and new moon in Scorpio make insights acute, but your delivery sometimes sharp. So take a breath before using the sting, because what’s said can’t be unsaid. And sometimes can’t be mended. If a caustic, sarcastic remark does cut, apply apologies and kindness as soon as possible.
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AQUARIUS: With Mars in irritable alignment with your ruling planet Uranus, it’s wise to avoid unproductive talkathons or getting caught in other people’s depleting stories. Much better to stay under the radar and use this week’s excellent energetics for choosing what to delete and what to keep as the year nears its finish line.
PISCES: Passions are volcanic and opinions strongly stated this week. Expectations of, and demands for loyalty may be high. Venus and Jupiter on mutually smoochy terms make it worthwhile priming your portal of fortune for luck to flow in via a scratchy, lottery ticket or wager on the race that stops a nation.
His love for dance began with hip-hop/breakdancing as a young teen and he was later introduced to salsa/mambo. Edwin currently directs the Latin FX Dance Company along with his talented dance partner, Daniela Grosso. Oh – did we mention he is a musician and plays three instruments? Yes, he is a very talented young man indeed. He is one of the featured teachers and dancers at the Byron Latin Fiesta. Tell me – I’m a novice – what is bachata? Bachata is a beautiful music-and-dance genre originating in the Dominican Republic via a culmination of its Cuban predecessors Bolero and Son. Does the music have to be dramatic? Do you think it helps reframe those intense life experiences? Bachata music in nature is only as ‘dramatic’ as the artistic direction and the industry may dictate. The nature of the music itself is melancholy, which can be rooted within the feelings of, but not limited to, sadness and pain experienced by the artists. The nature of bachata music is almost opposite of the happy bright demeanour of its Dominican counterpart, the merengue. I think it is possible for some artist to use bachata
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34 October 26, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo
E DW I N F E R R E R A S ( F RO M T H E D O M I N I C A N R E P U B L I C ) I S O N E O F T H E B R I G H T YO U N G STA R S I N T H E L AT I N DA N C E S C E N E . as an outlet for their own emotional experience but often they are based on stories interpreted and passed down through generations. Songs are often covers of others’.
What happens when you dance? How do you maintain that connection? Is it important to keep boundaries on that relationship?
What do you love most about dancing? What is a regular work day like for you – is it even like work?!
One of the most important things in a relationship in the dance world is boundaries. Everyone is different just like every relationship is unique, so it’s very important that, regardless of What I love most about dancing is that it allows me to learn, teach and build a stronger connection to myself, the person I’m style and experience, there is an open line of communication. It’s important to be respectful, honest, and to develop trust. dancing with, and others. On a professional level, because my partner and I intend to A regular work day for me is like this. Morning: Teach innergrow together, and because we are highly connected when we city youth in public schools about the history culture and dance, we are constantly exploring. On a personal level, and movement of dance as well as the theory and history of music. because we also share a romantic relationship, we have fewer Evenings: Private dance classes for those wishing to grow on a boundaries and limitations with one another. It is my belief more personal level. Nights: Teach ongoing adult-cycle-based that close embraces, sensual and suggestive dancing, etc, are dance classes. Weekends: Practise with my dance team and/or only done with one’s romantic partner. For these reasons, when travel to local and international events, doing what I do here at I dance with others the spectrum and purpose of the dance home – teaching music and dance. holds a different context. With others I hope to create a fun and By definition of occupation and what I do to pay bills, yes I can memorable social dance experience. technically consider music and dance what I do for ‘work’, but When I teach anyone of any level I’m looking first for purpose. Why I believe I stopped working the day I became a music-andare they there? When I find that out, I can provide the information dance instructor. I like to think that I get paid to help people in the way that suits the students. Yes of course I want passionate grow and have fun. So in that sense it’s not work, it’s pleasure. students, but I also want those who are not passionate. It’s the What got your started? Did you start in other modes of challenging ones who help me grow as an educator. I ignite their dance to find yourself here? passion by relating my content to their own unique life experiences. This helps them reference and retain the information. Ultimately, Aside from my family experiences with dance early in I want my students to learn mostly through their own inquiries life, I started as a very enthusiastic and energetic fan of and curiosities. I want to empower them to find their own answers Michael Jackson. Somehow this led me to find hip-hop and and develop their one styles. I want my students to pursue their breakdancing and I became part of a hip-hop team. It was on this team that I was introduced to latin dance and immediately individuality, as opposed to looking and/or dancing like me. began my ongoing journey into performing and teaching it. What will you be presenting at the Byron Latin Fiesta? How important is it to have a great dance partner?
Having a great dance partner is very important in the line of work that I do because ultimately I’m teaching people how to dance socially, so my partner must be knowledgeable of my content and the culture of the genre I’m teaching. My partner must be able to seamlessly adapt and mould to my style and vice-versa to show the fluidity of a balanced partnered dance.
At the Byron Latin Fiesta, with the assistance of my partner, I will be sharing my expertise on my culture and its dances, merengue and bachata, as well as bolero. In addition, and along with our teammates, we will be showcasing modern interpretations of these styles. Byron Latin Fiesta, 4–6 November. Tickets and program information on byronlatinfiesta.com.au
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