Podcast Episodes

Episode 24: Joanna Koleth

by Rachel Caldwell

I am so grateful for this opportunity to introduce you to my lovely friend Joanna Koleth, or Joanna Tan as many know her. Joanna is a dance-artist educator, choreographer, pilates instructor, and writer. Joanna and her husband Glenn are currently based in her hometown of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with their dog Koko. Joanna graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Belhaven University and a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Hollins University. 

We chat about Joanna’s experiences living and dancing in various countries and how that continues to shape her work as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. We also explore the concept of identity and developing your “voice” as an artist. She talks about how easy it is to compare our lives to those around us and the importance of recognizing and valuing our own personal journey.

In our conversation, Joanna shares about her passion for storytelling through the art of dance and how she sees the impact of dance that goes far beyond the movement itself. I love Joanna’s encouragement to listen to God and seek Him for what to do each day, rather than holding too tightly to our “to-do” list. May this conversation encourage you in the midst of your journey!

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About Joanna:

Joanna Koleth (nee Tan) is a dance-artist educator, choreographer, pilates instructor, writer, and wife to Glenn. They have a dog named Koko and currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Check out more about Joanna at https://www.joannakoleth.com/about

Links from the Show:

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Connect with Joanna:

https://www.joannakoleth.com/

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