This year, Angkor Dance Troupe celebrates 40 years of Khmer performing arts in Lowell and beyond.

Since 1986, we have carried forward a tradition nearly lost, preserving Cambodian classical and folk dance while nurturing new generations of artists. More than 7,000 students have trained with us, and over 400 performances have brought our culture to stages across the country.
 

Angkor Dance Troupe was built by a community. Founders and master artists who started it. Supporters and donors who have sustained it. Staff, teachers, students, families, and dancers who carry it forward. Together they brought a tradition with them to Lowell, gave it a home here, and their vision and generosity live on in every step we take today.
 

But this work has always been about more than performance.

It is about identity.
It is about healing.

It is about connection across generations, from the master artists who started it all to the young dancers discovering who they are today.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, we invite you to join us at Lenzi's in Dracut as we mark this milestone with our 40th Anniversary Gala. We will honor the people who built ADT, celebrate the artists carrying it forward, and invest in the generations still to come.

This is a celebration of resilience, community, and legacy. It is also a commitment to the future, ensuring that Khmer performing arts continue to thrive for generations to come.

We are looking for sponsors to help us celebrate this milestone. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

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