Metamorphosis

Ana Dupont in Metamorphosis Show

It's almost the end of 2012 ! I'm sure I'm not the only person getting very excited here about holidays and new year. Going to China on Saturday, 22nd Dec, can't wait to get lost, explore new places, tea houses and many more. Meanwhile, would like to share with y'all about my other interest - centerstage. There, right in the middle of the stage, I find myself at my happiest and sexiest :) Performing or emcee'ing, entertaining people. Last Saturday I decided to give a shot auditioning for Hanoman The Ultimate Warrior. Fell in love with the concept of the show when I read it on the newspaper, I came to Taman Ismail Marzuki to join some of amazing dancers. For me it wasn’t about winning and getting role in the play, I’ll be happy if they call me back, but even if they don’t, it was more about to be there, have fun and dance in front of the show director. Then the next day, Sunday afternoon,I got an em-cee gig at this American cultural centre @ America, 3^rd floor Pacific Place – Jakarta, for STEPS Dance Academy Show called “Metamorphosis” Show.

I was very happy MC’ing for Metamorphosis. If you live in Jakarta and craving for some dance lessons, why don’t you stop by at STEPS Dance Academy at FX Sudirman, 7^th floor ? STEPS dance offers various of dance classes, from hip hop, ballet, contemporary art, zumba and many more. Their multitalented dance instructors  organized this show dedicated for their students. Not only to build the students self-confidence, but also to get them dance and shine bright on the centerstage, express their feelings and passion. Just like a butterfly through their metamorphosis phase, dance also through a long metamorphosis journey and that afternoon was one of the metamorphosis scenes for their students to explore and develop themselves.



Metamorphosis show, @America - Pacific Place, Jakarta



All the STEPS Dance Academy students & me ;p



It feels good to share the stage again with Ana Dupont. Shine bright, Ana !

It was good also to finally share the stage again with one of my favorite ladies, Ana Dupont. We used to work together in Malaysia, I will never forget how she made me a real star for one of her shows. Such a lovely friend,  inspiring person, big dreamer, a kind of friend who will slap you hard when you just have to realize you’re dating a bad guy, brings you up and give you big hug when the world let you down, motivates you to dream big and be more than who you are today. Yes she is one of those special people in my life that made who, where, and what I am today. Moved to Jakarta last year, now working at STEPS Dance Academy, Ana has big missions for Jakarta and its entertainment world.



And thank you to my girls for coming to the show. It's your support that motivates me to achieve more.

One of my favorite Sunday's afternoon actually. To host a show with my favorite show director, and all good friends were actually there to support us ! Big love, G. xx

Club Med Phuket

It was good to be back in Phuket again for 8 days,  the weather wasn’t really good,  raining all day,  but I couldn’t care less since my only mission going there was just to catch up with some good friends of mine at Club Med Phuket at Kata road, Karon – Phuket. I mostly just hanging out in Club Med, relaxing on the beach, watching my friends training at the flying trapeze and the evening shows, did some ‘crazy signs’ – communal dance led by Club Med’s staff or GO ( Gentile Organisateur ). Some of the staffs were energetic, friendly, somehow it reminds me of those good old days when I was  working with Club Med Bali couple of years ago. Wearing different color of polo shirts with a name tag every day, I was lucky to  have a great team, that working for long hours wasn’t a big deal at all cos we all simply  loving our job. Did different shows every night, organized some family events, dressing up as princess, Whitney Houston, catwoman, even Rihanna,  did arrival and departures for the guests, late night rehearsal then party at night clubs in Legian Bali til 5 am, I couldn’t believe I actually had all those energy and still feel 100 % the next morning. Well, overall it was a good experience, happy to try different things and always looking forward for more challenges and adventures. Life is interesting J 

Catching the gorgeous sunset

Club Med staffs / GO ( Gentile Organisateur ) doing crazy sign party

Before the show started

The evening dresscode was Club Med 88 t-shirts. Both guests and staff taking photos together

'Just For Fun' show : boyband

Alex Mannering, Kotani Saya at the Circus show

The bar. Free flow drinks, how sweeet

Jean Ansley Palmire leading the White Party

Surprise after white party

Unfortunately the buffet food wasn’t that delicious, I still prefer the food at Club Med Bali and Cherating Beach better. There was no GO ambiance around the bar at 7.15pm, looked so empty ( or maybe the GOs were having dinner in the restaurant ). And what I expected to see was the second show that normally Club Med has after the main show, unfortunately it was just crazy signs and the musicians singing. So it was quite boring after the show. Oh well, still a great place I’d love to recommend if you’re planning to bring your family ( still good for couples too ) on your holidays. With their all inclusive concept, you can send the kids to Mini Club & Teens Club, the GOs / staff will organize fun activities for your children from sports, flying trapeze, archery, dance, arts and many more. I always love to see kids with their face painted, wearing cute costumes, dancing on the stage, good way to build their confidence. While kids are busy with their new friends and GOs, parents can always sip cocktails at the bar, go on excursions, or play golf, archery, flying trapeze, pool games, and many more. In the evening, the GOs will do variety shows and crazy signs party. Club Med has different theme and dresscode everyday, from all white emotions, jungle, red and white, black elegant, 80s, and many more. Go dress to impress and party hard !

Club Med Phuket Circus school

Alex Mannering and Daniel Glenn teaching kids at indoor swing classes

Mini Club dance lesson

Kids playing with Mini Club GO

With Daniel Glen and Nicolas Souza

Mobeen !

Kate & Ansley

Guy Thompson and G !

With the sexiest Cheff Ms.Jinny

For more info about Club Med, click on www.clubmed.com. They also have night passes if you want to visit the hotel in the evening, and day passes if you want to do some activities and lunch in the afternoon.