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Choreographic Art Khmer originated from folk dances, many of which were ceremonial in nature. More than any other traditional arts in the country, is popular with the Royal Ballet, who taught at the palace and after the overthrow of the monarchy. Its traditions are rooted in the deep past and relate to the culture of India, Thailand and Java. The high development of the musical and dance culture Rouge show reliefs of Angkor temples. numerous images of celestial musicians and dancers - Apsara.

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The Khmer classical ballet is an ancient fairy tale. Currently in there is more than 30 traditional legends, translated into the language of dance. Speech Ballet are accompanied by orchestra and a female choir. The dance helps develop the story in a song, playing the role of the libretto. The text is read and sung. Before each new scene reciter reads the contents of the next episode. 
Figure dancing is composed of brilliant, graceful movements, flowing hand gestures. Each sign has a definite meaning, are of great importance costumes and decorations. Men's sung in masks, style and color of which varies. Female characters do not have masks, but impose a dancer but faces a very bright makeup. Men are usually in the company enough - almost all the roles performed by women.

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The process of learning the art of dance is 10 years. Moreover, each student is prepared for a specific role.

Today - The Angkor Dance Troupe is nationally recognized as one of the most accomplished Cambodian traditional arts ensembles performing in the U.S. today. Angkor is directed by world-renowned master teachers and performs an average of 40 times annually for combined audiences of more than 25,000 people. Angkor operates a year round program of free dance rehearsals for students of all ages. The troupe has more than 70 dancers, ranging in age from five to adult.