Cambodian Traditional Dance, Apsara Dancing...
A Brief History of Cambodian Classical and Folk Dance of Northwest
Cambodian Classical & Folk Dance of Northwest (CCFDN) was established in the early 1980s to preserve Khmer arts and culture for the next generation. Exploring Cambodian arts and culture provides an opportunity for the younger members of our community to perform songs and dances wearing traditional costumes for audiences who are mostly unfamiliar with our culture.
CCFDN Mission
To teach Khmer classical and folk dances to our youth.
To showcase Khmer arts and culture to the community
To bridge culture barriers and to build relationships between the first and second generations.
To give Khmer youths a sense of acceptance and pride and a chance to create their own identity
To empower Khmer youths to feel that they belong, even when they are not living in Cambodia.
CCFDN Core Values
Equity
Identity
Education
To preserve and promote Khmer arts and culture
Dance Description
Robam Tep Apsara is the national pride of Cambodia. Robam Tep Apsara is a royal ballet that was originally performed at the offering ceremonies and other palace celebrations during the Angkorian Era. In 1940, Queen Sisowath Kossomak Nearirath Serey Vattana, King Sihanouk’s mother, was the inspiration behind the genesis of the Apsara Dance. Each gesture symbolizes something meaningful, such as love or peace. These dancers represented the heavenly dancers who keep happiness and prosperity for the people. …...more
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