Janelle's soul session hip hop dance workshop (7th Oct 2007)

Perth's own Janelle Vaccaro has returned from her new home in LA to bring us fresh, funky moves with a bit of soul. Her credits include being signed to DDO Artists Agency in Los Angeles and receiving a US artist visa; choreographing & dancing for Virgin Records USA singer/songwriter Che'Nelle; dancing for Rove McManus; internationally recognised and respected company Dance2XS; Supafly and Ministry of Sound from the UK; Aussie dance music duo TV Rock; Carnival Cruise Lines USA; Genting Resort in Malaysia; teaching Hip Hop all over Perth and being a principal teacher/choreographer for thestudio.com.au

The growing success of Perth dancer Janelle and singer Che'Nelle since their move to America has seen them appear on MTV, Video Hits and Rage for Che'Nelle's debut music video 'I Fell in Love with the DJ'. The video can be seen on both Janelle and Che'nelle's myspace pages and the song is available on itunes.

Che'nelle is also in the running for a massive MacDonalds ad campaign alongside artists such as Neyo, Sean Kingston and Kenna!

Che'nelle is currently touring in Australia for the release of her debut album"Things Happen for a Reason" and will be appearing at the studio.com on Oct 7th '07 for Janelle's Soul Sessions hip hop dance workshop. Unfortunately, I missed her by a few hours. Anyway, I was lucky to get on of her merchandise from Janelle.

Here is Janelle taking us for our stretching session before we tackle the hardcore choreography. I'm super rusty hey! Haven't been dancing for a while....except for attending Body Jam classes at the gym with Paolo.

Now it's time to switch on and crack my brains to learn Janelle's choreography. Hehehehehe.....:) Below are 2 videos: the first is Janelle performing her dance and the second one is me trying out her dance routine. However, please don't laugh..... it's not very good. (as I mentioned I'm really rusty)




I get to take another picture with the famous Janelle. That's Chenelle's merchandise Janelle gave to me since I'm going to miss meeting her. Thanx!!!!



It was a fun Sunday afternoon. I had my 2 hrs of cardio workout and polish up some of my dance moves. Hope Janelle is coming back to visit us when she's free. Take care Janelle!!!!

2007 Perth Royal Show

Once a year, Perth holds the Perth Royal Show at Claremont showgrounds. This year we were lucky to get free tickets. It was less hectic as we went on the last day..... EXCELLENT! I don't like big crowds.

The prices of the entry fee and rides have soared!!!! Last time I remembered was AUS$13 for entry fee plus train ride..... now it's like AUS$23. Rides used to be about AUS$5 max....now it's AUS$10. Can u just imagine the prices of showbags? Poor parents buying showbags for their children....it must have cost them a fortune! It's unbelievable there are still so many people going to the Royal Show. Anyway, it's fun and exciting!!!! (not so for your bank account though....hehehehehe.... ;))

Here is a general view of the Perth Royal Show. (i.e.: crowd, rides, games, side show alley, etc.)


This is just me attempting to perfect my skill of taking my own reflection just like my babe. Hehehehehehhehehe!!!!


Michael and I were fascinated with the olden day machinery.


This is us giving our legs a rest before we continue exploring the rest of the Perth Royal show. The sitting hammock was really comfortable....however, I had trouble trying to get my legs onto the suspending leg rest.


We stopped by the cattle and goats section. It was interesting to learn about the various species. However, we didn't smell very attractive after visiting them. Hahahahahaha!!!!


The cat section just took my heart away!!!! Aren't they just adorable??!! Have a look at some of them and their creatively decorated cages.


This is the cake show/ display. It's amazing how detailed the decorations are! Believe or not it's all done by hand by confectionery artist.


This year we missed the night fireworks...... maybe next time.