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Att5ko1" Dattcc T t"oupc
Cambot>iatt Classical fr Folk Dattcc
�The Angkor Dance Troupe is a nationally recognized non-profit Cambodian arts agency.
Angkor Dance Troupe, P Box 1553, Lowell, MA 01852.
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Photograph: "The Apsara Dance " by Rady Mom.
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Angkor Dance Troupe postcard, 1999
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Angkor Dance Troupe postcard. One side is a photograph of Sopheak Yuk performing the "The Apsara Dance" at the Smith Baker Center. Yuk was a principal dancer from a dance troupe that came out of the Site Two Refugee Camp. Randy Mom is credited as the photographer.
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Lowell, Massachusetts
1990-1999
Apsara Dance
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Att5kor Dattce T rol-tpe
Cambot>iatt folk & dassical Dattcc
�The Angkor Dance Troupe is a nationally recognized non-profit Cambodian arts
agency. Angkor Dance Troupe, P.O. Box 1553, Lowell, MA 01852.
Photograph: "Picking Krovine" by Andrew Page.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to preserving the traditions of Cambodian performing arts while providing a positive social and educational environment for their young members. The collection includes financial records, board of directors records, correspondence, program files, and photographs. <br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5</a>.<br /><br />Part of the collection is accessible on this site. <br /><br />-------------------- <br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Monita Chea, Soumeng Chea, Julia Huynh, and Vivien Zhuo. <br /><br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their help with describing photographs, dating items, and identifying individuals featured in photographs and other materials: Linda Chan Flynn, Emaly Horn, Khakhada Horn, Channa Sath, and Tim Thou.
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Lowell (Mass.)
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Angkor Dance Troupe postcard. One side is a photograph of the folk dance "Picking Krovine" performed at the Smith Baker Center and featuring (L - R back row) unidentified, Kauntaer Eng, unidentified, Rothana Thou, (L - R front row) unidentified, Sochenda Uch, unidentified, and Samnang Hor.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
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1999
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uml5_b05_f01_i001
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Lowell, Massachusetts
1990-1999
Cambodians
Cards
Picking Krovann Dance
Smith Baker Center
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Phousita Serey Huy
Master of Cambodian Royal Court Ballet
Phousita S. Huy was born in Phnom Penh City, Cambodia.
Ev ery Thursday, at her early age, her mother took her to the
royal palace for the public performances of royal court ballet .
She loved the beautiful dances and costumes and dreamed of
someday being a dancer herself.
In the past, Royal Court Ballet
was for entertaining the Cambodian king and queen, for some
priv ilege personnel, and for official reception of the foreign
delegates or diplomates.
Royal Court Ballet requires onl y female
performers due to its soft, gentle, flexible and delicate
gesture.
It is always regard as a special privilege to b e
s e lected for the Royal Court Ballet.
In April 17, 1975 the communist radical group, known as
Khmer Rouge, took control of Cambodia.
In order to reform
Cambodia to a pure peasant society, the Khmer Rouge start e d the
unspeakabl e destruction of Cambodian society. They destroye d
lives of the inhabitants, national properties, tradition and high
culture of Cambodian society--including the royal court ballet.
Most of the learned and intellect were perished under the Khmer
Rouge's brutal regime along with the most prominent p e rf o r me r s of
roya l court ballet .
Despite being separated from her family, Phousita manage d t o
s urv i v ed the most ordeal of her life. After being reunited wit h
h e r famil y , she h e aded back to her birthplace, Phnom Pe n h Ci t y .
Her dream of royal court ballet in her childhood remaine d ali ve
in her heart.
After several scrutinies, she finally wa s admitt e d
to University of Fine Arts at the early of 1980.
She gradu a t e d
in 1 989 . During her school years and after her graduation, she
had toured several countries, including Vietnam, North and South
Korea, Japan, America, Lao, Thailand, and India.
Prior to her departure from Cambodia for permane nt residency
in United States in the middle of 1996, Phousita taught . royal
cou r t ball e t at the University of Fine Arts and general publi c
e lementary schools . Presently, she is an artistic director at
Angkor Dance Troupe, Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Biography of Phousita Serey Huy, Master of Cambodian Royal Court Ballet, 2002?
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Cambodian Americans
Dance--Cambodia
Lowell (Mass.)
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A short biography of Phousita Serey Huy, master of Cambodian Royal Court Ballet. She was born in Phnom Penh City in Cambodia. Her love for dance started when she was very young and she was admitted to the University of Fine Arts in1980. Prior to her departure from Cambodia for permanent residency in the United States in the middle of 1996, she taught royal court ballet at the University of Fine Arts and general public elementary schools. She is currently the artistic director at the Angkor Dance Troupe.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
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2002?
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uml5_b12_f07_i001
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Lowell, Massachusetts
2000-2009
Cambodians
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Royal ballet of Cambodia
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
ID#- - -
For Staff Use only
Permission Slip for Dancers under 18
The ~glcor Dance Troupe is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Cambodian
cultur~ and positive recreational and educational opportunities for youth. Membership is open to anyone willing to
make a commitment to Cambodian dance. The Angkor Dance Troupe does no discriminate on the basis of gender, age,
religio~. ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Info$ation about you (the dancer)- please print:
Nam~:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Today's Date: _ _ _ _ _ __
Addr~ss
_________________,..------,,..------=--=-~
Street Address & Apartment or unit #
City
State
Zip Code
Tele~hone #----------~--Date of Birth:---------
Paget/Cell Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Gender: M F
• • I understand I will be participating in dance rehearsals at the Mo.gan Cultural
Center, 40 French Street, in Lowell and in public performances and group outings
at various locations throughout the region.
•
I give permission to be photographed and/or videotaped by staff, volunteers,
visitors, audience members, professional photographers, arid/or the news media
for the purposes of documenting or promoting the Angkor Dance Troupe.
•
I give permission for staff members to use their best judgment in the event that
medical treatment is required in an emergency.
•
I agree to hold Angkor Dance Troupe Staff and volunteers free from liability for
any damages.
Paretjt/Guardians signature:
Emer~ency
---------------------~
contact: ---------------'Phone#: ________
Do y©u have any medical conditions, allergies or other issues we should know about?
(Plea~e e x p l a i n ) : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Health Insurance Company & Policy #
Insurance Card Holder's Name:
------------------Farnio/ D o c t o r : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hospital:
-----------------------------
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Attgltor Dattce
Tro~pe,
lttc.
This fQrm shoyld be filled oyt by the head of the household.·
The following information is being collected from all members of the Angkor
Dance Troupe to help us obtain a grant from the City of Lowell. The information
will be kept completely confidential (private).
CHiLD NAME(s):
1. How many people live in ygur household? Include everyone that you share
living space and expenses with, including people who are not related to you .
Eriter the total number of people here:
------
D Yes 0
2. Is the head of the household a female?
3. Is there anyone in your house who has a i;>ermanent disability?
If Yes, how many? _ _ _ __
4. Is anyone in your house 60 yesus old or older?
If Yes, how many?
---5. How mal)y in your househ,old are: Male (enter#)
No
D Yes D
No
D
No
0Yes
Female (enter #)
6. How miny in your household are: Asian (enter #)-...___ White (enter #) - l
Hispanic (enter #) _ _ African American ___ Other:--,.-.----.----please specify
.
.
a
7. Is the chi.Id enrolled in the Troupe f9ster child ;through an agency such as
DSS?
(If you answered Yt:S to guestjon #7. stop here. You do not need
to fill out the rest of this form . Please return partially completed form to Troupe.)
8. Circle the amount below that is closest to the total amount of money that
everyone in your household receives each month: Amount circled should be
monthly income of all household members combined. (If your total income falls
between two numbers, please circle the larger of the two n'umbers.)
$1,229
$2,317
$3,500
$5,425
$1,404
$2,342
$3,625
$5,775
$1,579
$2,633 .
$3,863
$1, 754
$2,925
$3, 938
$1,896
$3,063
$4,375
$2,038
$3, 158
$4, 725
$2, 175
$3,392
$5,075
'
I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge .
.
~
Parent/Guardian:
Date:
(?~eas~ .sl-5"'·J
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October 2002
Angkor Dance Troupe Policies and Procedures
To: All dancers and staff
Fm: nm Thou, Phousita Huy, and Ruth Page
.
Re: Contract concerning appropriate behavior during troupe rehearsals and other operations
Dt: October l , 2002
These rules have · een developed for your safety and to ensure that we use our facility properly
b
and respectfully. All dancers and stdff must sign and Feturn this contract.
~
>
STAIRWELL- At no time, should any dancers lean over the stairway railing on the second or
third floor stairwell. This is a very important safety rule. If you are seen hanging over the railing,
you will be issued a verbal warning, and a written record will be made in the office. Repeat
offenders will be suspended from the program.
.
> STRANGERS - If you see someone walking through the halls or rehearsal rooms that you do
not recognize as a member or family member of a troupe dancer, notify an adult staff
person at once. Adult staff will inquire about the nature of the visit, and if appropriate, have
the guest sign in and receive a guest pass.
·
> FIRE ALARMS - If a fire alarm goes off, immediately leave the rehearsal rooms and make your
way down the stairs. Use the buddy system - leave the building with at least one other
person from the .troupe. Members will gather in front of the building until we are told it is safe
to return. If the front of the building is also being evacuated, move over to Boarding House
Park next to the building. Stay together as a group. DO NOT ASSUME IT IS A FALSE ALARM
unless an .Q.Q.ul1 staff member tells you so (Adult staff include Mehmed Ali who works in the
office in the lobby and/or anyone in a Lowell National Park uniform.)
Building Policies
> FIRE/ELEVATOR ALARMS - Do not tamper with fire or elevator alarms unless there is an
emergency. It is illegal to pull a fire alarm as a prank.
> COMMON AREA POLICY - Please be quiet and respectful when using the "common areas" ..
of the building. These include the lobby, elevator, and stairways. Absolutely no yelling over
the railings to someone upstairs or downstairs. No wrestling, pushing or otherwise rowdy
behavior. There are offices and a museum exhibit on the first and second floor. We must not
disturb our fellow tenants. If you are rehearsing in the third floor lobby, please close the doors
to the stairwell.
> CLIMATE CONTROL-Thermostats should be set at 70 degrees at all times. Do not tamper
with thermostats. Please report any concerns about excessive heat or air conditioning to an
adult staff member right away.
·
Rehearsal Policies
" '
> DRESS CODE- All dancers must adhere to our rehearsal dress code: K' ben and An Noy for
gir1s and sweats for boys. No jeans are permitted.
> RESPECT - Be respectful at all times of master teachers and assistant Instructors.
I> LANGUAGE- No profanity (swearing) is aliowed. No te9sing, arguing, or otherwise "hurtful"
language. Please treat your fellow dancers as you wish to be treated.
> DISCRIMINATION-No one will be discriminated against or in any way harassed on the basis
of race, sex, age, or disability. Report violations at once to an adult staff member. We have
a ZERO tolerance policy concerning discrimination.
> NO CELL PHONES - No cell phones are allowed in rehearsal rooms. You must turn off your cell
phone during rehearsal.
·
> OTHER- You must inform your instructor if you nee·d to leave a rehearsal room during
. 'rehearsal. Please minimize your "comings and goings." It is disruptive to our rehearsals if
dancers_ constantly leaving and re-entering.
are
�October 2002
ID Cards (Beginning November 2002)
,... All members and staff will be issued laminated photo ID cards with a breakaway
cord/lanyard to wear around their necks.
,... Once you are issued an ID card, you must wear it at all times while at the troupe's
headquarters at the Mogan Center and at performances - except when you are actually
rehearsing or performing. Hooks will be installed in all of the rehearsal rooms so that you can
remove your ID card while rehearsing, but you must wear your card whenever you leave a
rehearsal room and use the halls.
)> It is your responsibility to bring your ID card to every rehearsal. For your convenience, we will
install a rack at the Mogan Center where you can leave your card between rehearsals.
Anyone losing a card will be charged $4.00 for a replacement.
Guest Polley (Beginning October 2002)
)> If current members have friends who may be interested in joining the troupe, members are
welcome to bring a friend to a rehearsal as a guest ONE TIME ONLY. If the guest wishes to
return, he or she must enroll.
> All guests must report to the office where they will sign in and be issued a guest pass. If you
bring a guest, it is YOUR responsibility to escort your friend to the office to sign them in. If no
staff is present in the office, please bring your guest to Ms. Phousita or one of the Assistant
Instructors.
,... If you bring a guest, you are responsible for supervising him/her and making sure he/she
complies with all Angkor Dance Troupe policies regarding safety and proper use of our
facility.
> If you see someone in the hall or third floor rooms who does not have a guest pass or
member ID card, please inform a staff member or assistant instructor who will approach the
guest and ask if they have signed in.
Media Polley
> If a newspaper photographer takes a photo that includes you during a performance or
rehearsal and asks for your name for the photo caption, you must also say that you are a
performerwilh the Angkor Dance Troupe.
Contract between member and the Angkor Dance Troupe:
,,
I have read these policies carefully and agree to abide by them.
ID#
Signature:._-:-::----:---:::----:---------~------
Member Signature
Date
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection, 1991-2017
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to preserving the traditions of Cambodian performing arts while providing a positive social and educational environment for their young members. The collection includes financial records, board of directors records, correspondence, program files, and photographs. <br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5</a>.<br /><br />Part of the collection is accessible on this site. <br /><br />-------------------- <br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Monita Chea, Soumeng Chea, Julia Huynh, and Vivien Zhuo. <br /><br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their help with describing photographs, dating items, and identifying individuals featured in photographs and other materials: Linda Chan Flynn, Emaly Horn, Khakhada Horn, Channa Sath, and Tim Thou.
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Angkor Dance Troupe permission slip for minor members, 2002
Subject
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Community organization
Dance--Cambodia
Lowell (Mass.)
Nonprofit organizations
Description
An account of the resource
Angkor Dance Troupe permission slip and list of policies and procedures for minor (under 18 years old) dancers. Includes information on public performances and group outings, permission on being photographed and videotaped, permission for medical emergencies, and the organization's list of policies and procedures.
Source
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection
Publisher
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002
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UMass Lowell Library makes this material available for private, educational, and research use. It is the responsibility of the user to secure any needed permissions from rightsholders, for uses such as commercial reproductions of copyrighted works. Contact host institution for more information.
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4 p.; 28 x 21.5
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English
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text
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uml5_b10_f12_i003
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Lowell, Massachusetts
2000-2009
Cambodians
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The . Angkor Dance Troupe is a non-profit organization dedicated to t~e preservation and promotion of
Cambodian culture and positive recreational and educational opportunities for youth . Membership is open to
anyone willing to make a commitment to Cambodian dance. The Angkor Dance Troupe does not discriminate
on the basis of gender, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Information about you (the dancer) - please print:
Today's Date: _ _ _ __
Name:
Street Address & Apartment or Unit #
Telephone. # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
City
State
Zip Code
Date of Birth: _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Pager/Cell Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Gender: M
F
•
I understand I will be participating in dance rehearsals at the Mogan Cultural Center,
40 French Street, Lowell and in public performances and group outings at various
locations throughout the region.
•
I give permission to be photographed and/or videotaped by staff, volunteers, visitors,
audience members, professional photographers, and/or the news media for the
purposes of documenting or promoting the Angkor Dance Troupe.
•
I give permission for staff members to use their best judgment in the event that
medical treatment is required in an emergency.
•
I agree to hold Angkor Dance Troupe staff and volunteers free from liability for any
damages.
Please Sign: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Emergency c o n t a c t : - - - - - - - - - - - - Phone: ~---'------Does you have any medical conditions or other issues we should know about.?
(please explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Health Insurance Company & Policy# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Insurance Card Holder's N a m e : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (If your are not insured, please write "UNINSURED ." This does not exclude you from participating in the program .)
P.O. Box 1553 •Lowell, MA 01853 • (978) 441-9277 •FAX: (978) 275-1824
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This f9rm should be filled oyt by the head of the household ..
The following information is being collected from all members of the Angkor
Dance Troupe to help us obtain a grant from the City of Lowell. The information
will be kept completely confidential (private).
CHILD NAME(s):
1. How many people live in ygur household? Include everyone that you share
living space and expenses with, including people who are not related to you .
Enter the total number of people here:
------
D Yes 0
2·. Is the head of the household a female?
3. Is there anyone in your house who has a perm(Jnent disability?
If Yes, how many? _ _ _ __
No
D Yes D
No
D
0Yes
No
4. Is anyone in your house 60 yesirs old or 9lder?
If Yes, how many?
5. How mapy in your househ,dld are: Male (enter #) ____ Female (enter #) _ _
----
6. How majny in your household are: Asian (enter #)
White (enter #) _ _
I
Hispanic (enter #) _ _ African American - - Other:--..ple..,...,as-e. ,. . sp.. . ,.ec1y_ _ __
..-l
7. Is the chi.Id enrolled in the Troupe a fgster child 'through an agency such as
DSS?
(If you answered y~s to guesljon #7. stop here. You do not need
to fill out the rest of this form. Please return partially completed form to Troupe.)
8. Circle the amount below that is closest to the total amount of money that
everyone in your household receives each month: Amount circled should be
monthly income of all household members combioeg. (If yo1;ir total income falls
between two numbers, please circle the larger of the two numbers .)
$1,229
$2,317
$3,500
$5,425
$1,404
$2,342
$3,625
$5,775
$1, 579
$2,633 .
$3, 863
$1, 754
$2, 925
$3,938
$1,896
$3,063
$4,375
$2,038
$3, 158
$4, 725
$2, 175
$3,392
$5,075
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I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge .
Parent/Guardian :
Date:
(?~eas'(
---~--
sl-511 .)
�October 2002
Angkor Dance Troupe Policies and Procedures
To: All dancers and staff
Fm: Tim Thou, Phousita Huy, and Ruth Page
Re: Contract concerning appropriate behavior during troupe rehearsals and other operations
Dt: October l , 2002
These rules have..
been developed for your safety and to ensure that we use our facility properly
and respectfully. All dancers and staff must sign and Feturn this contract.
~
STAIRWELL - At no time, should any dancers lean over the stairway railing on the second or
third floor stairwell.This is a very important safety rule. If you are seen hanging over the railing,
you will be issued a verbal warning, and a written record will be made in the office. Repeat
offenders will be suspended from the program.
)> STRANGERS - If you see someone walking through the halls or rehearsal rooms that you do
not recognize as a member or family member of a troupe dancer, notify an adult staff
person at once. Adult staff will inquire about the nature of the visit, and if appropriate, have
the guest sign in and receive a guest pass.
)> FIRE ALARMS - If a fire alarm goes off, immediately leave the rehearsal rooms and make your
way down the stairs. Use the buddy system - leave the building with at least one other
person from the .troupe. Members will gather in front of the building until we are told it is safe
to return. If the front of the building is also being evacuated, move over to Boarding House
Park next to the building. Stay together as a group. DO NOT ASSUME IT IS A FALSE ALARM
unless an .QQ.\.!11 staff member tells you so (Adult staff include Mehmed Ali who works in the
office in the lobby and/or anyone in a Lowell National Park uniform.)
Building Poff cf es
)> FIRE/ELEVATOR ALARMS - Do not tamper with fire or elevator alarms unless there is an
emergency. It is illegal to pull a fire alarm as a prank.
> COMMON AREA POLICY - Please be quiet and respectful when using the "common areas"
of the building. These include the lobby, elevator, and stairways. Absolutely no yelling over
the railings to someone upstairs or downstairs. No wrestling, pushing or otherwise rowdy
behavior. There are offices and a museum exhibit on the first and second floor. We must not
disturb our fellow tenants. If you are rehearsing in the third floor lobby, please close the doors
to the stairwell.
)> CLIMATE CONTROL-.Thermostats should be set at 70 degrees at all times. Do not tamper
with thermostats. Please report any concerns about excessive heat or air conditioning to an
·
adult staff member right away.
Rehearsal Policies
' '·
)> DRESS CODE-All dancers must adhere to our rehearsal dress code: K'ben and An Noy for
girls and sweats for boys. No jeans are permitted.
)> RESPECT - Be respectful at all times of master teachers and assistant instructors.
)> LANGUAGE- No profanity (swearing) is aliowed. No te.osing, arguing, or otherwise "hurtful"
language. Please treat your fellow dancers as you wish to be treated.
)> DISCRIMINATION- No one will be discriminated against or in any way harassed on the basis
of race, sex, age, or disability. Report violations at once to an adult staff member. We have
a ZERO toierance policy concerning discrimination.
)> NO CELL PHONES- No cell phones are allowed in rehearsal rooms . You must turn off your cell
phone during rehearsal.
·
)> OTHER- You must inform your instructor if you nee· to leave a rehearsal room during
d
· rehearsal. Please minimize your "comings and goings." It is disruptive to our rehearsals if
dancers.are constantly leaving and re-entering.
)>
�October 2002
ID Cards (Beginning November 2002)
};> All members and staff will be issued laminated photo ID cards with a breakaway
cord/lanyard to wear around their necks.
,
};> Once you are issued an ID card, you must wear it at all times while at the troupe's
headquarters at the Mogan Center and at performances - except when you are actually
rehearsing or performing. Hooks will be installed in all of the rehearsal rooms so that you can
remove your ID card while rehearsing, but you must wear your'card whenever you leave a
rehearsal room and use the halls.
};> It is your responsibili.ty to bring your ID card to every rehearsal. For your convenience, we will
install a rack at the Mogan Center where you can leave your card between rehearsals .
Anyone losing a card will be charged $4.00 for a replacement.
Guest Polley (Beginning October 2002)
};> If current members have friends who may be interested in joining the troupe, members are
welcome to bring a friend to a rehearsal as a guest ONE TIME ONLY. If the guest wishes to
return, he or she must enroll.
};> All guests must report to the office where they will sign in and be issued a guest pass. If you
bring a guest, it is YOUR responsibility to escort your friend to the office to sign them in. If no
staff is present in the office, please bring your guest to Ms. Phousita or one of the Assistant
Instructors.
};> If you bring a guest, you are responsible for supervising him/her and making sure he/she
complies with all Angkor Dance Troupe policies regarding safety and proper use of our
facility.
};> If you see someone in the hall or third floor rooms who does not have a guest pass or
member ID card, please inform a staff member or assistant instructor who will approach the
guest and ask if they have signed in.
Media Polley
)> If a newspaper photographer takes a photo that includes you during a performance or
rehearsal and asks for your name for the photo caption, you must also say that you are a
performerwith the Angkor Dance Troupe.
Contract between member and the Angkor Dance Troupe:
I have read these policies carefully and agree to abide by them.
ID#
Signature:_-'-:-:--~--::-:----:----------------
Member Signature
Date
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection, 1991-2017
Creator
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
Source
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection, 1991-2017. UML 5. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
Description
An account of the resource
Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to preserving the traditions of Cambodian performing arts while providing a positive social and educational environment for their young members. The collection includes financial records, board of directors records, correspondence, program files, and photographs. <br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5</a>.<br /><br />Part of the collection is accessible on this site. <br /><br />-------------------- <br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Monita Chea, Soumeng Chea, Julia Huynh, and Vivien Zhuo. <br /><br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their help with describing photographs, dating items, and identifying individuals featured in photographs and other materials: Linda Chan Flynn, Emaly Horn, Khakhada Horn, Channa Sath, and Tim Thou.
Relation
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The collection finding aid, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5</a>.
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Title
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Angkor Dance Troupe permission slip for adult members, 2002
Subject
The topic of the resource
Community organization
Dance--Cambodia
Lowell (Mass.)
Nonprofit organizations
Description
An account of the resource
Angkor Dance Troupe permission slip for adult members. Includes information on public performances and group outings, permission on being photographed and videotaped, permission for medical emergencies, and the organization's list of policies and procedures.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002
Rights
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UMass Lowell Library makes this material available for private, educational, and research use. It is the responsibility of the user to secure any needed permissions from rightsholders, for uses such as commercial reproductions of copyrighted works. Contact host institution for more information.
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4 p.; 28 x 21.5
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
text
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
uml5_b10_f12_i002
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Lowell, Massachusetts
2000-2009
Cambodians
Documents
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Registration Form
Enrollment fees $25 per year
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The Angkor Dance Troupe is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting
Cambodian culture and providing positive recreational and educational opportunities for youth. Membership in
the Troupe is open to anyone willing to make a commitment to Cambodian dance. The Angkor Dance Troupe
does not discriminate on the basic of gender, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Information about you (New Student)
Today's Date: ________
Name:
Please print
Social Security Number: _ _
-------------------------------Middle
First
Last
Address:
------------------------------# Street
City/State
Zip-code
Telephone# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ __
Gender: M
F
I Emergency Contact
Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Relationship _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Telephone Number - - - - - - - - - - - - Cell Phone # - - - - - - - - - - •
•
•
•
I understand I will be participating in the dance rehearsals at the Mogan Cultural Center, 40
French Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, and in public performances and group outings at various
locations throughout the region.
I give permission to be photographed and /or videotaped by.staff, volunteer, visitors, audience
members, professional photographers and /or the news media for the purposes of documenting or
promoting the Angkor Dance Troupe.
I give permission for staff members to use their best judgment in the event that medical treatment
is required in an emergency.
I agree to hold Angkor Dance Troupe staff and volunteers free from liability for any damages.
Please tell us the days you intend to participate. (Please check one, both or all)
Thursday & Friday (3:15 to 5:15PM)
Friday (3: 15 to 5: 15 PM)
Sunday (Noon to 4:00 PM)
Signature: __________________ Date ____________
Do you have any medical conditions: _Yes _No (if Yes, please explain) _ _ _ _ _ __
Health Policy ID # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Name Company/Card holder _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(If you are not insured, we need to know. This will not exclude you from participating in the program.) Rev. ADT 12-2004
P.O. Box 1553 • Lowell, MA 01853
(978) 275-1823 • FAX: (978) 275-1824
�APPENDIXC
SELF-DECLARATION OF INCOME REPORT
Federal regulations require we obtain this information to document assistance is being provided to low and moderate-income households. The
Participant/Guardian should complete this form indicating all persons residing within their household, regardless of whether or not they are
related. The Grantee should retain this form for monthly reporting requirements as well as for on-site monitoring visits.
INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS KEPT CONFIDENT/AL AND IS NOT SHARED WITH ANY OTHER AGENCIES
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
0
PARTICIPANT STATUS:
FAMILY
0
INDIVIDUAL
Participant Name: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City, State, Zip Code: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ETHNICITY (please select only one):
D
D
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
RACE (olease select only one):
0
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
White
Black/African American
Asian
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
American Indian/Alaskan Native and White
Asian and White
Black/African American and White
American Indian/Alaskan Native and Black/African American
Other Multi-Racial:
----------------
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Female Head of Household
1) Circle the number offamily and non-family members living _n your household below.
i
2) Circle the corresponding income level. (FY2007 Median Family Income)
Household Size
1
.
#1
{0%-30%)
#2
(31%- 50%)
#3
#4
(51% - 80%)
(81 % and above)
$0-$17,300
$17,301-$28,850
$28,851-$41,700
$41,701+
$0-$19,750
$19,751-$32,950
$32,951-$47,700
$47,701+
$0-$22,250
$22,251-$3 7,100
$37,101-$53,650
$53,651+
3
.
.
.
4
.
$0-$24,700
$24, 701-$41,200
$41,201-$59,600
$59,601+
5
.
.
$0-$26,700
$26, 701-$44,500
$44,501-$64,3 50
$64,351+
6
.
.
$0-$28,650
$28,651-$4 7,800
$47,801-$69,150
$69,151+
7
.
.
$0-$30,650
$30,651-$51,100
$51, 101-$73,900
$73,901+
8
.
$0-$32,600
$32,601-$54,400
$54,401-$78,650
$78,651+
2
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I certify the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Participant/Guardian: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Date:
(Original signature is required)
City of Lowell, MAIDPD
FY2007-08
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Attgltor Dattce Tro~pe, lttc.
Angkor Dance Troupe Policies and Procedures
·1
To : All dancers and staff
Fm : Tim Thou, Phousita Huy and Dr. George Chigos
Re : Contract concerning appropriate behavior during troupe rehearsals and other operations
Dote: October 1, 2002
These rules have been developed for your safety and to ensure that we use our facility
properly and respectfully. All dancers and staff must sign and return this contract .
STAIRWELL-At no time, should any dancers lean over the stairway railing on the second
or third floor stairwell. This is a very important safety rule. If you are seen hanging over the
railing, you will be issued a verbal warning, and a written record will be made in the office .
Repeat offenders will be suspended from the program.
STRANGERS - If you see someone walking through the halls or rehearsal rooms that you
do not recognize os a member or family member of a troupe dancer, notify an adult staff
person at once. Adult staff will inquire about the nature of the visit, and if appropriate. hove
the guest sign in and receive a guest poss.
FIRE ALARMS - If a fire alarm goes off, immediately leave the rehearsal rooms and make
your way down the stairs. Use the buddy system - leave the building with at least one other
person from the troupe. Members will gather in front of the building until we are told it is sate
to return. If the front of the building is also being evacuated, move over to Boarding House
Pork next to the building. Stay together as a group. DO NOT ASSUME IT IS A FALSE ALARM
unless an adult staff member tells you so (Adult staff include Mehmed Ali who works in the
office in the lobby and/or anyone in a Lowell National Park uniform.)
Building Pollcles
FIRE/ELEVATOR ALARMS - Do not tamper with fire or elevator alarms unless there is an
emergency. It is illegal to pull a fire alarm as a prank.
COMMON AREA POLICY - Please be quiet and respectful when using the "common areas "
of the building . These include the lobby, elevator, and stairways. Absolutely no yelling over
the railings to someone upstairs or downstairs. No wrestling, pushing or otherwise rowdy
behavior. There are offices and a museum exhibit on the first and second floor. We must not
disturb our fellow tenants. If you are rehearsing in the third floor lobby, please close the doors
to the stairwell.
CLIMATE CONTROL-Thermostats should be set at 70 degrees at all times. Do not tamper with
thermostats. Please report any concerns about excessive heat or air conditioning to an adult
staff member right away.
Rehearsal Policies
DRESS CODE- All dancers must adhere to our rehearsal dress code: K'ben and An Noy
for girls and sweats for boys . No jeans are permitted.
RESPECT - Be respectful at all times of master teachers and assistant instructors.
LANGUAGE - No profanity (swearing) is allowed. No teasing, arguing, or otherwise
"hurtful" language. Please treat your fellow dancers as you wish to be treated.
DISCRIMINATION - No one will be discriminated against .or in any way harassed on the
basis of race, sex, age, or disability. Report violations at once to an adult staff member. We
have a ZERO tolerance policy concerning discrimination.
NO CELL PHONES - No cell phones are allowed in rehearsal rooms . You must turn off your
cell phone during rehearsal.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
P.O. Box 1553 • Lowell, MA 01853
(978) 275-1823 • FAX: (978) 275-1824
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OTHER - You must inform your instructor if you need to leave a rehearsal room during
rehearsal. Please minimize your "comings and goings." It is disruptive to our reheqrsals if
dancers are constantly leaving and re-entering .
ID Cards (Beginning November 2002)
•
•
•
All members and staff will be issued laminated photo ID cards with a breakaway
cord/lanyard to wear around their necks.
Once you are issued an ID card, you must wear it at all times while at the troupe's
headquarters at the Mogan Center and at performances - except when you are
actually rehearsing or performing . Hooks will be installed in all of the rehearsal rooms so
that you can remove your ID card while rehearsing, but you must wear your card
whenever you leave a rehearsal room and use the halls.
It is your responsibility to bring your ID card to every rehearsal. For your convenience , we
will install a rack at the Mogan Center where you can leave your card between
rehearsals . Anyone losing a card w_ be charged $4.00 for a replacement.
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Guest Policy (Beginning October 2002)
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If current members have friends who may be interested in joining the troupe, members
are welcome to bring a friend to a rehearsal as a guest ONE TIME ONLY . If the guest
wishes to return , he or she must enroll.
All guests must report to the office where they will sign in and be issued a guest pass . If
you bring a guest, it is YOUR responsibility to escort your friend to the office to sign them
in . If no staff is present in the office, please bring your guest to Ms. Phousita or one of the
Assistant Instructors.
If you bring a guest, you are responsible for supervising him/her and making sure he/she
complies with all Angkor Dance Troupe policies regarding safety and proper use of our
facility.
If you see someone in the hall or third floor rooms who does not have a guest pass or
member ID card , please inform a staff member or assistant instructor who will approac h
the guest and ask if they have signed in.
Media Policy
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If a newspaper photographer takes a photo that includes you during a performance or
rehearsal and asks for your name for the photo caption, you must also say that you ore a
performer with the Angkor Dance Troupe .
Contract between member and the Angkor Dance Troupe:
I hove read these policies carefully and agree to abide by them .
Print Name :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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1) The Blessing Dance
Dancers: Heng Noeuk, Rancia Phin, Sopharl Ngin, Rathanee Yean, Monica Veth
It is dance of greeting and good wishes. During the performance, the dancers come forward and
sprinkle flower petals toward the audience. This is done in the hope brining prosperity, peace,
and good health to everyone in the audience.
2) The Coconut Shell Dance
Dancers: Povtda Pech, Sodany Krouch, Paulina Srey, Linda Hong, Channa Sath
Samnang Hor, Zenith Rith, Sanny Meas, Rothna Mao, Vyrik Eng
The dance was inspired by a popular game that used coconut shells. The game was played during all kind
of ceremonies, but most often during weddings, engagements, and when the groom was escorted in a
procession to the bride's house. The Coconut Shell dance is one of the most popular and well known on
the Cambodian folk dance. In its original form, it was a one-man show. In the modem-day dance, an
equal number of male and female dancers perform the dance, signifying friendship and courtship. The
Khmer-language lyrics, the words that accompany the song-speak to how the coconut is the heart of the
Cambodian people.
3) Tep Monorom Dance (The Happiness of the Gods)
Dancers: Linda Sou, Sophy Leng, Khakhada Hom, Elizabeth Yim
Monica Veth, Sandra Proeung, Rancia Phin, Sopharl Ngin
This dance, often considered the most beautiful in the classical repertory, embodies the wellbeing, friendship, and prosperity of the Cambodian people.
4) The Khen Dance
Dancers: Rathanee Yean, Paulina Srey, Sodany Krouch, Channa Sath, Povtda Pech
Sanny Meas, Peter Veth, Vyrik Eng, Steve Hom, Vandary Moeun
The Khen Dance from a province of Cambodia located in the northeastern part on the CambodiaLoas border. Many young men from that part of the country play a musical instrument, a mouth
organ called Khen, which is made of bamboo and decorated with a garland flowers. Men play
their Khen to attract young passing by. The women can't resist so they touch the flowers and fall
in love.
5) Mini Mekhala & Giant
Dancers: Heng Noeuk, Linda Sou
Moni Mekhala and Ream Eyso were at one time students of the same teacher and both strived very hard
to be his best favorite. In the end, the teacher favored the goddess, Moni Mekhala, and rewarded her with
a beautiful and very powerful crystal made fro the morning dew. The storm demon, Ream Eyso, was
given an ax: as a consolation prize. As the dance begins, we see Moni Mekhala preparing to go out and
dance with other Gods and goddesses in the heavens. But on her way, she is accosted by Ream Eyso,
who is quite jealous and craves the powering glittering ball.
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Mini Mekhala teases him by holding the ball out very close. Then she tosses the crystal, momentarily
blinding him. This ends Ream Eyso to his knees, giving her just enough time to glide away.
It is said that the flash of Moni Mekhala' s crystal is what we know as lighting, and the crashing of Ream
Eyso' s ax is thunder. This is one of the most sacred dances in the Cambodian Classical repertoire and is
still performed in Cambodian in ceremonies to pray for rain.
6) The Fishing Dance
Dancers: Khakhada Horn, Sopharl Ngin, Sophy Leng, Monica Veth, Elizabeth Yim
Samnang Hor, Vyrik Eng, Peter Veth, Jamie Rin, Steve Horn
There's saying in Cambodia "Where there is water, there are fish."
In this dance you will see two traditional methods of catching fish, using braided bamboo baskets Called
CIIlINEANG In this dance you'll see young women scoop up water from the river into their Chhneng.
The baskets act as strainers-the water drains out through the bamboo leaving small fish in the basket.
And the guys use bell-shaped traps called ANGKUT For catching large fish in shallow water. Love and
romance and favorite themes in Khmer stories and dance. In traditional Cambodian society, young
people are careful watched and don't have many opportunities to get to know one another. But the
fishing quarter is one place they had the chance to meet.
7) The PestleDance
Dancers: Sophy Leng, Vyrik Eng, Linda Hong, Paulina Srey, Sokhoeum Khim, Zenith Rith
Povtda Pech, Sandra Proeung, Sodany Krouch, Rathna Mao, Channa Sath, Peter Veth
The pestle dance is depicted that celebrated the hard work of the harvest season.
8) The Swva Pol with DNC Dance
Dancers: Samnang Hor, Vyrik Eng, Jamie Rin, Steve Horn
In Cambodian legend, monkeys always fight evil; in fact they are army solders . And these solders are
celebrating a bid win. They're gathering food for a feast. The monkey dance is lively and acrobatic,
always performed by young boys, who you will see also capture the spirit and quick mannerisms of
monkeys. Following the original dance, the Troupe will feature some new choreography with elements
of modem dance. But if you watch carefully, you will see the dancers remain, throughout it all, Swva
Pol, the monkeys.
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Dance titles and descriptions for an Angkor Dance Troupe performance.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
Costuming Procedures
*Neang Role
(Female Role)
1) Needs for preparation
a) Needles
b) Thread or yam
c) Safety pins
d) Scissors
*Note: if there is no yam then wrap thread around your feet three times and use with
bee's wax.
2) Start putting on costumes
a) girls should wear shirts ( ow cheang)
b) take cloth & measure length of legs
• knat of one hand horizantal
c) start folding fabric
• big folds then small folds
• small folds 12 times in & out
• dancers must hold the fabric
• wrap around waist (from the back first) and fix the fold
• safety pins on skirt (3)
• fix folds on bottom and pull top
• wrap under legs
• in the middle, let go of 2 sathop and pin
• pin bottom fabric to back skirt inside
• tie and place but after finishing skirt.
3) Sabaiy Procedure
• In the ld generation, elders would put sabaiy first, however, how
we wear skirts first.
a) wrap around left shoulder
b) sew shirt on back right
c) put pin in middle front and back waist
d) let dancer hold back shirt (sabaiy) when sewing
e) put jewelry
sarong karh
kasai cheang onleft shoulder hanging down by right hip
necklace (chee)
hand and ankle bracelets
4) Neang Jewelry names
Wrist first:
Saluk theh
�Vaen pradap
Koul dai
Kan throm
Kong rek
5) Ankle Jewelry
Kongjeaung
Kouljeaung
*-banh pap on right arm
Headpieces
-Tep Monorom
June Pour
Savan Macha
Chhoy Chhay
-Mokot
-Maklow
-Kabung N ah or Maklow
-Kabung nah, keaw & karah gnour
Female Costumes
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Measure the length and height
The skirt, measure 2 inches from ankle
Take both jeey from skirt and fold
Fold from one end to the other to keep in place (plnut)
Fold one end of the skirt into small "tnuk" for 12 times
The 12th, fold it half way
Let the other person hold the top of skirt
Fix the "tnuk" in place called "jbud"
Tie a rubber band to the top of skirt for about 4 1/2 inches
Fix the "tnuk" again
Put skirt around the dancer
Put the "tnuk" on the left side of the waist
"Plea" the end of the skirt 12 times
Put the second "plea" in the middle and "jbud" again
Pin another on the bottom of "jeay"
Hold the bottom and pull the top one by onePut the "plea" between the
dancer's legs
Hold the top skirt and make two dent on both side (plea)
Tuck the top inside the skirt
Tie a string around the waist to put the skirt together
Take out the "plea" from the dancer's legs (take pin out)
Unfold the last 2 "plea"
Pin it inside of "plea" in the middle
Pin the inside skirt to the inside of the shirt
Put the bottom "plea" between dancers leg
�• Put the belt around the waist
• Wear the "sbeay'' on upper body
• Measure the back "sbeay'' to make it level
• Sew "Sbeay'' together
• Pin the "sbeay" in front of shirt together (under chest)
• Pin the back "sbeay" together with shirt
Accessories
• Sarong Kor (collar)
• Si-cheing (body chain)
• Je (necklace)
• Kong rek (plain bracelet)
• Kon trum (ball bracelet)
• Kro vel dai (spring bracelet)
• Van produp ( flower bracelet)
• Sluk the (grape-like bracelet)
• Beyn pup on right upper arm (arm bracelet)
• Kong jung (on bottom ankle)
• Ka vol jung ( plain bracelet)
• Kong jung ( spring bracelet)
• Earring
Costume Session
1) Before putting into skirt, measure length the height of a person from waist to
at least 2 inches far from ankle.
2) Pull the fabric from one end to another fold from back to back until end.
3) Fold about 1 V2 into small pieces 12 times. Hold the 12 pieces together with
them and index finger.
4) Slide fingers into folded pieces one by one to bring out the crease.
5) Tie the top crease with elastic. To 4 Yi in.
6) Now fold the bottom crease. All until the end
7) Measure the waste with the pleah and pin the skirt
8) Pleah the front of the other end (fold inside once)
9) Hold plea and then badt plea, hold on to plea with right hand.
10) Measure the robe straight from back feet
11) Sew robe to robe
12) Sew- (day gah cha-guy)
13) Pin the robe in front of the shirt
14) Pin back to (left side) to shirt
Jewelry
• Kasaiy cheing- body chain
• Chea- necklace
• Kong rhea (bracelet)
• Kon throm- (spring bracelet)
• Kraugh vel dia- (grape bracelet)
• Saluck Theyh( leave bracelet upper right arm
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Bunge pup( arm bracelet)
Kong Jung( ankle bracelet)
Kraugh vel jung(Spring ankle bracelet)
Badt the plea leaf of the folded plea
Level the top plea push the plea into the dancer leg and hold it with the
leg.
Make a dip of each side of the skirt.
Fold the front plea into the skirt tie string around waste-make knat.
Twist the extra string into the tied string.
Remove the plea from legs unfold at least 2 plea from front plea.
Pin inside front plea in middle
Grab 1st plea at the end onto the inside shirt
Bring second plea into leg then left
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ANGKOR DANCE TROUPE
CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
BYLAWS
Article 1. Name, Purpose, Location, and Fiscal Year.
1.1 Name and purpose
1.2 Location
1.3 Fiscal Year
Article 2. Membership.
2.1 Membership
Article 3. Board of Directors and Meetings
3 .1 Directors
3.2 Staff
3.3 Regular Meetings
3 .4 Special Meetings
3.5 Quorum
3.6 Annual Meeting
Article 4. Board Elections
4.1 Board size and tenure
4.2 Board Nominations
4.3 Term of Office
4.4 Vacancies
4.5 Removal
4.6 Attendance
4.7 Termination of Appointment
4.8 Quorum of the Board
Article 5. Officers
5 .1 Election
5.2 Officers of the Board
5.3 Chief Officer and Spokesperson
5 .4 Duties of the President.
5.5 Duties of the Vice-President
5.6. Duties of the Treasurer
5.7 Duties of the Secretary
Article 6. Amendments
6.1 Amendments
Article 7. Personnel Policies
7.1 Personnel Policies
�Article 8. Use of Earnings
8.1 Use of Earnings
8.2 Political Activities
Article 9. Compensation.
9 .1 Directors and Members
Article 10. Personal Liability.
10.1 Members, Directors and Officers
Article 11. Dissolution of the Organization.
11 .1 Liabilities and Assets
�ANGKOR DANCE TROUPE
MISSION STATEMENT
The MISSION of the Angkor Dance Troupe is:
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to conserve Cambodian performing arts and traditions;
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to develop Cambodian performing arts and traditions;
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to maintain the integrity of Cambodian performing arts and traditions while adapting to the changing
cultural orientation of its members;
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to celebrate and promote awareness of Cambodian dance, culture, and history through public
performances and workshops;
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to provide its members a context for positive recreational activities; and
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to guide the personal growth of its members through positive peer role models and adult mentors.
BYLAWS
The Angkor Dance Troupe is organized and will operate according to the following BYLAWS.
Article 1. Name, Purpose, Location, and Fiscal Year.
1. 1 Name and plll])ose
The name of the Organization shall be The Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc and the purpose as set forth in the Mission
Statement.
1.2 Location
The principal office of the Organization is to be located in the City of Lowell.
1.3 Fiscal Year
The Fiscal Year of the Organization, unless otherwise decided by the directors, shall end on June 30 of each year.
(Amended 2001)
Article 2. Membership .
2.1 Membership
The membership of this Organization shall consist of active regular members. Active, regular, annual membership in
the Organization shall be open to all persons who support the non-profit, artistic goals, purposes, objectives and policies of the
Organization.
�Article 3. Board of Directors and Meetings
3 .1 Directors
The Board of Directors shall consist ofat least seven Members as approved through voting by a majority of the Board
of Directors.
3 .11 At lease one of the members of the Board may be a dancer selected by the members of the Organization.
3.2 Staff
The Board of Directors shall have the authority to hire an Executive Director who in turn shall hire other staff
members, with the approval of the Board.
3.3 Regular Meetings
Regular meetings of the Directors shall be no less than quarterly.
3.4 Special Meetings
Special meetings shall be called by the Secretary of the Board of Directors at the direction of the President or VicePresident of the Organization.
3.5 Quorum
A quorum is defined by members present, providing:
•
all directors received written notice of the meeting no less· than 10 days prior; and
•
at least one member of the Executive Committee is present.
3.6 Annual Meeting
The Organization shall hold an annual meeting for the election of the Board of Directors. The annual meeting shall be
during the last month of each fiscal year. All members shall be notified at least three weeks in advance of the date of the annual
meeting.
Article 4. Board Elections
4.1 Board size an tenure
The Board of Directors shall consist of at least 7 members. A Board Member can serve for two consecutive terms.
However, after serving for six (6) years, the Board Member shall be placed on Sabbatical for one year before serving again.
4.2 Board Nominations
All members of the Board shall be elected by the General Membership. The Board may, from time to time, fill
vacancies of elected members who resign or for some reason are unable to complete their term, to serve the balance of the
unexpired term until the next general elections. Nominations shall be submitted to the General Membership one week prior to
the Annual Meeting.
4.3 Term of Office
Reccommended terms are as follows:
One third of the current elected Board Members will serve a three-year term; one third will serve a two-year term; and
one third will serve a one-year term effective with the current Board (1993). Subsequently, elections will be held annually for
one third of the elected members for a three year term. A Board Member can serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms
and may be re-elected after a one year absence. These term limits can be overturned by a majority vote of the board.
�4.4 Vacancies
Vacancies shall be filled subject to the approval ofa majority of the Board of Directors until the next regular election.
4.5 Removal
Removal or revocation of any Board Member shall be determined by a majority of the Board of Directors for just
cause. The Board will arrange a hearing before any such action is taken not later than the next regular meeting.
4.6 Attendance
Members who are unable to attend regularly scheduled Board meetings must notify the Secretary of their absence
prior to the meeting.
4.7 Termination of Appointment
Absences from three consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors without previous notification or a valid reason
shall be considered resignation. The Board of Directors shall be vested with the authority to remove any Director from office,
upon one week's written notice of the meeting, and providing a majority of the Directors are present. A majority vote in favor
ofremoval shall effectuate removal of such Director.
4.8 Quorum of the Board
At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a majority of the Directors currently serving on the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. There shall not be voting by proxy at any meeting held by the Organization.
Article 5. Officers
5 .1 Election
Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The term of any one office shall be for one
year, or until successors have been elected, and shall begin immediately following the annual election.
5.2 Officers of the Board
The Officers of the Board shall be: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary. The Treasurer may not hold two
officer positions simultaneously. All officers shall be elected by the Board from among its members by a majority vote.
5.3 Chief Officer and Spokesperson
The President, as chief officer and spokesperson for the Board, shall, in addition to fulfilling normal duties of the
position, appoint such committees as may be needed. All such appointments shall be approved by a majority vote of the Board
of Directors. In addition, the President, or the President's authorized representative shall sign, on behalf of the Organization, all
deed, contracts, and other formal instruments unless a majority of the Board votes the responsibility to the Artistic Director.
5.4 Duties of the President.
The President shall be the chief elected official of the Organization and shall have, subject to the control of the
Directors, general charge of the affairs of the Organization. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board.
5.5 Duties of the Vice-President
The Vice-President shall assist the President in the performance of his duties and shall perform the duties of the
President when the latter is unable to perform his duties.
5.6. Duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be the Chief Accounting Offers of the Organization. He/She shall be in charge of recording its
financial affairs, funds, securities and valuable papers and shall keep full and accurate records thereof. He/ She shall have other
duties and powers as designated by the Members. He/ She shall also be in charge of its books and its accounting procedures
with close contact with the Artistic Director and/or staff member responsible for the Organization's financial accounting.
5.7 Duties of the Secretary
The Secretary shall record and maintain records of all proceedings of the Members and Directors in a book or series
of books kept for that purpose which shall be available at all reasonable times to inspection by any Members. Such book or
books shall also contain records of all meetings of the Organization, By-Laws, names of all Members and Directors, and the
address of each. If the Secretary is absent from any meeting, a temporary Secretary shall be appointed to exercise the duties of
Secretary at the meeting.
�Article 6. Amendments
6.1 Amendments
Amendments to this constitution and By-Laws may be made at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a majority
vote.
Article 7. Personnel Policies
7 .1 Personnel Policies
Amendments and/or revisions to Personnel Policies shall be made by action of the Board and will become effective
upon such action. The Artistic Director shall be responsible for the implementation of Personnel Policies to engage, train and
supervise all personnel subject to Personnel Policies established by the Board of Directors.
Article 8. Use of Earnings
8.1 Use of Earnings
No part of the earnings (net earnings after salaries and expenses) of the Organization shall insure the benefit of, or be
distributed to its Members, Officers, or other private persons, except that the Organization shall be authorized and empowered
to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered by its Members, Officers, or other private persons, and to make
payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the Articles of Organization.
8.2 Political Activities
The Organization shall not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public
office. Notwithstanding, any other activities are permitted to be carried on as befits:
a) a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or
the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law); or
b) a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 ( c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.)
�Article 9. Compensation.
9.1 Directors and Members
Directors and Members shall not be entitled to receive for their services any compensation unless the Directors
determine that such compensation is warranted due to their expenditure of time or money which is not ordinary and usual in the
course of the duties of Directors.
Directors shall not be precluded from serving the Organization in any other capacity and receiving compensation for
any such services.
Article 10. Personal Liability.
10.1 Members, Directors and Officers
The Members, Directors, and Officers of the Organization shall not be personally liable for any debt, liability,
obligation of the Organization. All persons, corporations or other entities extending credit to, contracting with, or having any
claim against the Organization may look to any of the funds and property of the Organization for the payment of any such
contract or claim, or for the payment of debt, damages, judgement or decree, or of any money that may otherwise become due
or payable from the Organization.
Article 11. Dissolution of the Organization.
11.1 Liabilities and Assets
Upon dissolution of the Organization, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for payment of
all of the liabilities of the Organization, dispose of all of the assets of the Organization in such manner, or to such
Organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational religious or scientific purposes as shall at the time
qualify as an exempt Organization or Organizations under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or corresponding
portion of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not so
disposed of shall be disposed ofby the court of jurisdiction in which the Organization is then located, exclusively for such
purposes or to such Organization or Organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively
for such purposes.
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Dance--Cambodia
Lowell (Mass.)
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generation to the next. Since the Angkor Era, Cambodian dancers have preserved,
cherished, and celebrated their art.
The Angkor Dance Troupe develops and teaches the traditions of Cambodian performing
arts, promotes an understanding and appreciation of Cambodian culture, and provides a
positive social and educational outlet for Cambodian youth.
The Troupe was founded in Lowell, MA, in 1986, by
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artists perished or fled the country. It was in the camps
celebrated their art.
and later in places like Lowell that Cambodian dance
was painstakingly resurrected.
Today, dance is one of the primary ways that Cambodian-Americans,
split by politics and war, identify a common culture. For the
people of Cambodia, art is the core of life, combining
entertainment, tradition, religion, and social cohesion.
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been connected to the
sacred rituals of Cambodia
for more than 1000 years.
During the great Angkor civilization, dancers performed blessing ceremonies in
temples to bring prosperity to the kingdom. Once the exclusive domain of royalty,
classical dance is now performed for audiences everywhere and has taken on new
meaning for postwar Cambodians as they work to reclaim a treasured heritage.
In classical dance, we see highly-stylized gestures
in concert with gentle movements. Dancers spend
countless hours perfecting the intricate hand
positions and controlled postures that create the
elegant Khmer classical dance aesthetic.
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regions within Cambodia.
Just as Court Dance is ruled by a strict form and a prescribed
language of movement, folk dance is lively and spontaneous,
created for emotional expressions.
The folk dances performed by the Angkor Dance Troupe were
refined by the University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh. Researchers
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�History and culture come alive through modern
interpretations of lively folk dance from rural Cambodia
and dazzling renditions of classical court dance, an
ancient tradition dating to the ninth century A.D.
Based in Massachusetts, the Angkor Dance Troupe is
recognized throughout New England as a leading
Cambodian traditional arts ensemble.
The organization comprises
several master teachers and
more than forty students. The
Troupe's repertoire is drawn from a body of work developed at
the University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, considered
the artistic standard bearer of Cambodian performing arts.
The Troupe owns an extensive collection of richly-detailed,
authentic costumes and dance materials. Angkor Dance has
participated in workshops at Jacob's Pillow and has performed
at numerous venues including First Night Boston, the Peabody
Museum, and the National Folk Festival.
�The Angkor Dance Troupe
P.O. Box 1553
Lowell, MA 01853
The Angkor Dance Troupe receives the generous support of the:
Theodore Edson Parker
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Lowell Cultural Council
NEW ENGLAND
with funds from the
Massachusetts Cultural Council
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in the arts , humanities, and sciences
Design: Page One Productions • Photography: Toni Shapiro, Eileen Blumenthal, Eleanor Briggs, Ann Bartholomew, Ruth Page, Tim Chan Thou
Sources: Khmer Folk Dance, Sam-Ang Sam & Chan Moly Sam, Khmer Studies Institute, Inc., 1987; "The Dancer in Cambodia," Toni Shapiro, Asian Art & Culture,
Winter 1995; "An Introduction to Khmer Traditional Dance," Phousita S. Huy, Seoul, 1995; "Cambodia's Royal Dance" E
ileen Blumenthal, Natural History, 4/89;
Khmer Songbook, Foreward by Sophiline Cheam Shapiro, 1992; DanceandtheSpirit ofCambodia, Toni Shapiro, Ph.D. diss., Cornell University, 1994
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Community organization
Dance--Cambodia
Lowell (Mass.)
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Angkor Dance Trope, Inc.
The Angkor Dance Troupe-Company Biography
The Angkor Dance Troupe is nationally recognized as one of the most experienced and
accomplished Cambodian dance ensembles performing today. The Troupe was formed in 1986 by
refugees of the Khmer Rouge holocaust who resettled in Lowell, Massachusetts. The 70-member
ensemble performs a diverse repertoire of elegant and courtship rituals from rural Cambodian.
The Troupe has a appeared at venues including First Night Boston, Yale University, The national
Folk Festival, The White house, JFK Boston, Long Island New York, Johnson State College, and
Quick Center for the arts in Connecticut.
The company takes its name from the great Angkor civilization, between 802 and 1432Ad, when
Cambodia was a dominant empire in Southeast Asia. Dance, music, and drama have always
prominent in Khmer society, but these ancient traditions were nearly eliminated when the Khmer
Rough controlled Cambodian in the 1970's. Artists were among deliberated targeted for
execution, it is estimated that close to 90% of the country's tradition bearers perished.
Angkor teachers and performs a body of work developed at the Royal University of Fine Arts
(RUF A) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, considered the world's cultural source and standard bearer
for traditional Cambodian arts. Angkor Artistic Director Mrs. Phousita Huy is master teacher and
former faculty member of the Royal University of Cambodia and toured internationally as a
principal dancer with the Classical Dance Company of Cambodia. Angkor is hosting two masters
from RUF A, Mr. Sophea Sek and Mrs. Y om Peng, for extended residencies in 2001. These
important teachers will appear with the Angkor Dance Troupe at performances throughout the
year.
In 1999, the Angkor Dance Troupe was among a select group of 10 organizations from across the
country to receive the prestigious" Coming Up Taller" award from the President's Committee on
the Arts and Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. The award is the nation's top
honor for exemplary arts programs that serve at-risk youth. Angkor's artistic excellence was
again recognized by the NEA in 2000 with a grant from the" Creative Links: Positive Alternative
for Youth" initiative.
Cambodian Classical Dance
Classical Cambodian dance has been connected to the sacred rituals of Cambodia for more than
one thousand years. During the great Angkor civilization, dancers performed blessing ceremonies
to bring prosperity to the Kingdom. More recently, classical dancers lived and performed in
Cambodia's royal palace. Elegant and refined, Classical Dance combines highly stylized
positions with gentle movements. Once reserved exclusively for Cambodia's elite, Classical
dance is now performed for audiences around the world and has become a central symbol of the
beauty and spirituality of Cambodian Culture.
Cambodian Folk Dance
Cambodian folk dance is rooted Cambodian and depicts rituals of everyday village life. The
dancers honor skills are typically undervalued in the rush to westernization, such as fishing and
rice farming. Dance motifs are commonly based on local legends and inspired by themes of
natures as well as ceremonies and customs that shape the lives of the Khmer people. Just as
classical dance is rules by a strict form and prescribed language of movement, folk dance is
spontaneous, created for emotional expressions. Costumes are very colorful and reflect the
traditional dress of the particular province or ethnic group within Cambodia where the dance s
originate.
�Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
The Angkor Dance Troupe provides an essential service to the community not met by any other
organizations. The Troupe is the only nonprofit cultural group in Lowell, MA, whose soul mission
is to preserve the traditions of Cambodian performing arts. The Angkor Dance Troupe develops
and teaches Cambodian dance, promotes an understanding and appreciation of Cambodian culture,
and provides a positive social and educational outlet for Cambodian youth.
The Drive to Preserve Traditions
The Angkor Dance Troupe was formed in 1986, in Lowell, MA, by Mr. Tim Chan Thou, Angkor's
Program Director, along with a small group of dancers who learned traditional Cambodian dance in
refugee camps along the Thai-Cambodian border. They brought with them to the United States a
strong desire to practice and perform Cambodian dance and a passion to teach others.
Dance and its associated rituals and beliefs have become a way for Cambodian people to
reconstruct a sense of community and culture, particularly for refugees who have resettled in other
countries. Between 1975 and 1979, when Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge controlled Cambodia, more
than 90% of the country's artists perished or fled. Today as Cambodia struggles to emerge from
decades of war and poverty, the people look to the rebirth and recreation of dance as testimony to
the endurance of their culture.
Classical Dance - A Treasured Symbol of Cambodian Culture
Classical or court dance is considered by many to be a universal symbol of Cambodian culture. It is
a source of national pride for Cambodians, representing the beauty and spirituality of Cambodian
people. The dance form is particularly meaningful for postwar Cambodians as they work to reclaim
and rebuild a treasured heritage. Many first practiced or saw the art form in the refugee camps. For
children born and raised in the camps or in other countries, it has become a connection to the past
and a way to experience revered ancient traditions.
Folk Dance - A Celebration of Traditional Ways of Life
Folk dances are a way for displaced Cambodians to remember their homeland and to teach their
children about the regional, agricultural, and social forces that shape the lives of Cambodia s rural
population. From folk dances, young Cambodian-Americans learn about geography and a daily life
�in Cambodia that they have never experienced.
Carrying on the Tradition: Engaging our young people
The Troupe holds weekly rehearsals. For four hours every Sunday, members gather to practice. The
method of teaching is practiced as it has been done traditionally, by watching, imitation, and
assistance from teachers to achieve the correct postures and movement.
Cambodian tradition prescribes a particular relationship between student and teacher, a relationship
that is repeated between children and parents, young people and elders. Students are respectful of
teachers and of the knowledge they possess. They appreciate the chance to learn and understand
their responsibility for carrying on their culture.
The young people in the Dance Troupe, most of whom were born here in the U.S., have
increasingly been asking for background on the dances and the history of Cambodia. In the
recently-published book Fractured Identities, Cambodia s Children of War, a young CambodianAmerican man from Lowell suggests his primary source of information about Southeast Asia has
been popular movies:
"I saw Good Morning Vietnam with my uncle two or three times. We don't learn anything about
the history of Cambodia in school here. Just Columbus ... who discovered America ... stuff like that
it just doesn't go in my head."
In response to the clear need for meaningful educational opportunities Angkor's Artistic Director,
Phousita Huy, develops and presents workshops on Cambodian culture as part of her ongoing
instruction. To encourage attendance and participation by the Cambodian community, these
workshops will take place at sites within Lowell's Cambodian-American community. They are
publicized via Khmer-language materials and media as well as through traditional forms of
promotion.
The Need for Master Teachers
The technical mastery involved in Cambodian dance is considerable. Students must perfect an
estimated forty-five hundred basic gestures and movements to perform certain dance pieces.
Because of the losses suffered during the Khmer Rouge, the transmission of traditional knowledge
is a crucial yet challenging process, particularly in communities that have resettled far from their
homeland.
�Dr. Sam-Ang Sam, a master musician and director of the Apsara Ensemble in Arlington, VA,
writes:
"The break in oral tradition has resulted in the loss of more than half of the oldest pieces that had
previously been passed from generation to generation. In the US today there is a shortage of
professional and knowledgeable artists ... this has endangered the preservation of technique, style,
and repertory."
Masters of Cambodian Dance - A Way to Build on Past Successes
Phousita Huy and the other dance masters who work with the Troupe have specialties that allow the
Troupe to develop dance forms not currently being taught to performance level. Say Seuar, for
example, a professor at the University of Fine Arts, is considered one of the best instructors of the
Monkey Dance in the world. The Monkey is a role in the Riemkee, Cambodia's version of the epic
Indian tale, the Ramayana, from which many dances are derived. There is one particular dance
called Swva Pol, which is performed by young boys. Because of its lively acrobatic style, it is a
hugely popular dance at performances. However the lack of students skilled in the dance precludes
its inclusion in many of the Troupes performances. As part of his master residency, Mr. Soy has
held a series of classes on the monkey dance.
Training by dance master Phousita Huy has greatly expanded the Troupe' s technical abilities as
well as the dancers' understanding of the spiritual and ritual functions of dance in Cambodian
culture. The power of the dance is in its cultural connection and the meaning behind the movement
fundamental aspects of the art form which are not always comprehensively taught here in the U.S.
Through her years of experience at the University of Fine Arts, Ms. Huy developed high standards
of training and performance, as well as extensive knowledge ofrepertory, dance history, and
cultural context.
The Angkor Dance Troupe performed in April 1997 for a large multi-ethnic audience at a
Cambodian New Year celebration at the Sheraton in Lowell. Because of the special expertise and
teaching of Phousita Huy, the Troupe was able, for the first time, to present a performance of the
Apsara Dance. The Apsara is a revered classical dance steeped in spiritual tradition and based on
the sculptures that adorn the walls of Angkor Wat. After the performance, Cambodians in the
audience approached members of the Troupe to express how deeply moved and impressed they
were by the Apsara Dance and how grateful they were to be able to experience this type and caliber
�of traditional Cambodian dance.
The responsiveness of the community to the idea of partnering with master dancers is evident in the
reaction to a major public event sponsored by the Lowell Cultural Council presented by the Troupe
in May 1997. The Troupe hosted dance masters from around the U.S. who joined members of
Angkor Dance in an elaborate public performance. The event was enthusiastically received by the
community and is still being re-broadcast on Cambodian cable stations around eastern
Massachusetts. The Troupe experienced a surge in membership after the performance and, for the
first time in its history, had to create a waiting list of young people interested in learning to dance.
For several years, The Angkor Dance Troupe has been selected for inclusion on the New England
States Touring Roster, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts to help build
support for New England s best performing artists. Additionally, the Troupe was selected for
participation in NEF A's Ford Foundation-funded Newcomers Project on the basis of its artistic
excellence and its potential for acting as a key Cambodian arts organization among the network of
Cambodian communities throughout the region.
Sources
"The Dancer in Cambodia", Toni Shapiro, Ph.D., Asian Art & Culture, Winter 1995.
Fractured Identities, Cambodia 's Children of War, James Higgins and Joan Ross, Loom Press,
Lowell, MA 1997.
"Cambodian Culture and Community in America", Sam-Ang Sam, House Island Project, Portland
Performing Arts, Portland, ME, 1996.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to preserving the traditions of Cambodian performing arts while providing a positive social and educational environment for their young members. The collection includes financial records, board of directors records, correspondence, program files, and photographs. <br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5</a>.<br /><br />Part of the collection is accessible on this site. <br /><br />-------------------- <br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Monita Chea, Soumeng Chea, Julia Huynh, and Vivien Zhuo. <br /><br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their help with describing photographs, dating items, and identifying individuals featured in photographs and other materials: Linda Chan Flynn, Emaly Horn, Khakhada Horn, Channa Sath, and Tim Thou.
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Angkor Dance Troupe biography, [2000]
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Community organization
Dance--Cambodia
Lowell (Mass.)
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Information about Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Includes brief histories of organization, Cambodian Classical Dance, and Cambodian Folk Dance.
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[2000]
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5 p.; 28 x 21.5
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Lowell, Massachusetts
2000-2009
Cambodian Classical Dance
Cambodian Folk Dance
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