2018 3/3

Angkor Dance Troupe’s stories are best told by those who live them. Our students, alumni, and artists share what it means to transform personal and collective histories into powerful performances.

From national features to grassroots coverage, explore the impact of Cambodian performing arts on youth identity, family connection, and cultural preservation.

Watch Our Featured Documentaries and Videos

Watch “My Dance, Children" – A featured documentary, written and directed by our very own super talented Chummeng Soun, ADT's Program Director. This documentary beautifully captures the heart of our mission, the dedication of our artists, and the power of preserving Khmer performing arts for future generations.

Watch VOA Khmer’s coverage of ADT’s original production, Rain and Life, a powerful dance performance that reflects Cambodian agriculture and the lives of Khmer farmers who rely on rainwater for their livelihood. Performed in Lowell, Massachusetts, to an audience of over 400 people.

Watch WCVB Channel 5 Boston’s interview with ADT’s Co-Founder, Lok Kru Tim Thou, and Executive Director, Bora Chiemruom, as they share ADT’s work in the community.

Watch breathtaking ADT’s 35th year anniversary performances from Clark Art Institute & Boarding House Park, featuring Rodin’s Drawings of Cambodian Dancers, Reamker, Pailin Peacock, and more.

More News & Features Below

KNYUM - Meeting Vichet Chum

Feb 4, 2018

http://www.vichetchum.com/

Vichet Chum stopped in the Angkor Dance Troupe studio on November 19, 2017 to meet Tim Thou and students right before he began his residency with the Merrimack Repertory Theater for his one-man play, "KNYUM". Check out his Instagram posts:

"What an absolute honor to meet Tom [Tim] Chan Thou, founder & master teacher of the Angkor Dance Troupe in Lowell. He’s spent his life preserving the music and dance of the Cambodian people in the US. I’m humbled to be in his presence." - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbr6exfFfpy/

"My heart is open wide. The young people of @angkordance remind me of when I️ was young - looking for an outlet & trying desperately to find a way to connect to this culture that confused me but pervaded every inch of my life. It is breathtaking to see this work being passed on to a younger generation." - https://www.instagram.com/p/BbsR0SClVmQ/

Thank you for sharing your story with our community! We can't wait for you to join us again.

Programs Resume, Tim Thou teaches Khmer

Jan 15, 2018

We've kicked off 2018 with a full Angkor Dance Troupe studio today!

Our music program welcomed about 6 new participants with more to come next week. Returning students completed last semester with a Music Recital and will be placed in an advanced class following the new students. The instruments provided can be found on our music page.

We welcomed returning students and a couple new participants for our Dance Program today. Our Annual Dance Recital will take place on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Lowell National Historical Park Boott Mill Events Center.

Co-founder and Operations Director, Tim Thou invites members of Angkor Dance Troupe to take a beginner's course in Khmer reading, writing, and speech. Although this course is exclusive to members of the Dance Troupe, Khmer Class is being taught in Lowell, MA by our friends at CMAA Lowell.

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