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FOR THE FIRST TIME, I decided to go to Egypt on a tour during Deepavali and Hari Raya (Oct 28 till Nov 6) for 10 days. It was amazing to witness ancient stuff dating back as far as 5000 years ago... (3000 BC). The Pyramids, the Nile, the Tombs, Abu Simbel, whoaaa.... Art History come to life!!! Waited since Art History classes in college! Egypt Galleries Password: mxv The following year was India which was a totally different charm altogether. Oct 22nd - 28th, 2006. You MUST click on my galleries! India Galleries Password: mxv •

http://malaysianidol.bluehyppo.com/view_news.asp?AID=178 TALKING TO MICHAEL XAVIER VOON, MI PERFORMANCE COACH You’ve seen the Idols in action on stage. Now get an insight of the man who coached their mesmerizing performances, Michael Xavier Voon. BH: What does a performance coach do? MXV: Anything that relates to techniques in performing a song on stage and how they are applied. Specifics are such as: 'analysis of a song', 'analysis of musical setting', 'singers' talk', 'movement' and 'checklists'. BH: How do you train to be a performance coach? What is your background? MXV: I have always been interested in movement since childhood. At 12 I won a dance competition, at 14 i choreographed my first dance pantomime, by 15 I performed my first Karate exhibition, by 16 I requested Voice of America (Shortwave Radio) about School for the Performing Arts after watching Fame the movie and when I was awarded a dance scholarship to USA, the res