It’s Only the Beginning

Posted byEmily Lola TanPosted inpodcast + media, pole dance + aerial arts

This post is dedicated to my youngest brother, who had just moved back to Tennessee, back home to Mother who is probably ECSTATIC to have her baby back after almost 10 years of living apart.  I hardly post anything personal on this blog but Adam has been a part of my professional journey as much as he has been the little brother I can boss around….until he wised up 😛 Now I could EASILY be soppy about this post … (I also wonder how I will ever handle kids if experiencing this baby-grows-up-and-moving-on thing with baby brother is already so hard) BUT I shall share instead, the few significant moments of growth.

Adam Tan’s Signature Pole & Hip Hop

Humble Beginnings
Humble Beginnings
Best Brothers Ever
Best Brothers Ever
The things I put my boys up to - Penang Marathon
The things I put my boys up to – Penang Marathon
Performing together at a Halloween Recital
Performing together at a Halloween Recital
Taking care of the boys for a show - Genting
Taking care of the boys for a show – Genting
Tried feeding him veggies as a kid, still the story of my life - Green Smoothies
Tried feeding him veggies as a kid, still the story of my life – Green Smoothies
His first feature in The Star Newspaper
His first feature in The Star Newspaper
One of our early performances together, telling stories of Shakespeare
One of our early performances together, telling stories of Shakespeare
So used to assist me in coaching, he could easily be a coach himself now
So used to assist me in coaching, he could easily be a coach himself now

Dancing really does bring people together - at United We Boogie Singapore
Dancing really does bring people together – at United We Boogie Singapore
Had access to clubs since the boys were 15......sssssshhhhhhhh
Had access to clubs since the boys were 15……sssssshhhhhhhh
One of his early opportunities as Choreographer, thanks to Shan - at Short & Sweet Festival Dance
One of his early opportunities as Choreographer, thanks to Shan – at Short & Sweet Festival Dance
He....MIGHT...had mentioned he wanted LOTS of kids....
He….MIGHT…had mentioned he wanted LOTS of kids….
From dance to pole to being involved with Viva Circus Collision Arts Asia
From dance to pole to being involved with Viva Circus Collision Arts Asia
We are serious people
We are serious people
First trip in Japan together, him being my rock at this trip
First trip in Japan together, him being my rock at this trip
Probably the most harmonious brothers anyone can get to know
Probably the most harmonious brothers anyone can get to know
A family affair for my TV show, Adam officially had his first TV stunt as a TV show talent
A family affair for my TV show, Adam officially had his first TV stunt as a TV show talent

It pretty much started with the four of us....and LOTS of heavy equipment....and a Kangoo
It pretty much started with the four of us….and LOTS of heavy equipment….and a Kangoo
Always encouraged me to dance for myself and no one else
Always encouraged me to dance for myself and no one else
A boy becomes a man when he recognizes strong women in his family
A boy becomes a man when he recognizes strong women in his family
They also don't think I am crazy doing what I am doing
They also don’t think I am crazy doing what I am doing
It's always easy hanging
It’s always easy hanging
Before embarking on my Hong Kong journey
Before embarking on my Hong Kong journey
The Three Tans in Dance Magazine Malaysia
The Three Tans in Dance Magazine Malaysia
Humble Champion after winning Malaysia Pole Championship
Humble Champion after winning Malaysia Pole Championship
Appreciates family time
Appreciates family time
Birthdays are truly meant for your family and friends to embarrass you
Birthdays are truly meant for your family and friends to embarrass you

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM TAN!

It’s only the beginning for you now.  Take over USA!

 

Published by Emily Lola Tan

I've been told that I'm tiny but tough, so I must have gotten SOME things right. On the inside, I feel like a mushy marshmellow who's a hopeless romantic and find corny cute. Writing "About Me" sections had evolved in the past x years of online profiles, currently, it sits at me still hungry for enlightening experiences and insightful traveling, particularly with human connections. My story at full length on the "About" page :) Thank you for poking around!

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