Khmer court dance [videorecording] : Cambodian royal court dances / produced for the Khmer Studies Institute by Media Generation in association with the Department of Anthropology and the Instructional Media Center, California State University, Northridge ; produced by Sam-Ang Sam and Naomi H. Bishop ; video director, John Bishop ; dance director, Chan Moly Sam.
Subtitle from wrapper. Commentator: Paul Cravath. Danced by Chan Moly Sam, Somaly Hay, Malene Sam, Sophiline Shapiro, Nareine Sokhon, and Sam-Oeun Tes. Music played by Saroeum Chey, Khandarith Hay, Rithaony Hutajulu, Noeung Poeung, Chan Moly Sam, Malene Sam, Sam-Ang Sam, and Sophiline Shapiro.
Contents:
Buong suong / danced by Sam-Oeun Tes. Apsara / danced by Chan Moly Sam (soloist), with Somaly Hay, Malene Sam, Sophiline Shapiro, and Nareine Sokhon. Chhouy chhay / danced by Sophiline Shapiro. Muni Mekhala / danced by Somaly Hay and Malene Sam. Tep monorum / danced by Somaly Hay, Chan Moly Sam, Malene Sam, Sophiline Shapiro, Nareine Sokhon, and Sam-Oeun Tes.
Summary:
Five authentic Khmer court dances, some with ritual significance, accompanied by a traditional pin peat musical ensemble. The dances are introduced by Paul Cravath, who discusses their historical background (illustrated by sculptural reliefs), symbolism, religious functions, and other points of interest.
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