Classical Khmer Ballet

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Title

Classical Khmer Ballet

Collection

Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image Original Documentation

Names

New York Public Library. Dance Division (Producer)
Classical Khmer Ballet (Performer)
Brooklyn Academy of Music (Event place)

Date / Origin

Date Created: 1971-11-29

Table Of Contents

CONTENTS.--Apsaras dance--Ramayana: excerpts--Makara dance--Phleng Arak and Phleng Khmer--Ream Eyso and Moni Mekhla--Chhayam dance--Tep Monorom.

Library Location

Jerome Robbins Dance Division
Shelf locator: *MGZIDVD 5-7845

Subjects

Dance -- Cambodia

Genres

Filmed Dance
Filmed Performances

Notes

Venue: Videotaped in performance for the Jerome Robbins Film Archive November 29, 1971 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Recorded simultaneously by two cameras. (Reels 1 & 2: full stage view; reels 3 & 4: close-up view.)
Content: Former call number: *MGZIC 9-789
Performers: Classical Khmer Ballet: Keo Yitho, Chum Hoeun, Mam Sovannano, Pen Sok Huon, Keo Davie, Men Saonna, Nhea Loren, Reath Moni, Khy Sophaneth, Chhoeun Angkeara, Lor Chindamony, Voan Savai, Menh Kosni, Ung Pech, Roy Saroeurn, Sim Montha, Sok Yan, Chuon Nora, Hem Bunnareth, Mak Savann, Sin Chantha, Sai Maly, Sam Sokhom, Soth Sam On ; male dancers: Chap Seang, Pfang Ouch, Seng Chhieng, Khieu Kim Nhan, Lach Nhien Serey, Hul Cheng.
Performers: Musicians: Seng Sun, Sek Ouch, Bin Suon, Vong Chheng, Ek Sam Ath, Long Khay ; singers: Prom Sokhom, Em Theay, Em Nareth, Chea Khann.
Biographical/Historical: Classical Khmer Ballet was formerly known as The Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The performances of this company were reserved for members of Cambodian royalty and visiting heads of state. In 1970? the new government in Cambodia began allowing the Classical Khmer Ballet to perform in foreign countries including the United States. The new open touring policy made it possible for this performance in Nov. 1971 in New York.

Physical Description

Extent: 1 videocassette (Digital Betacam) (ca. 200 min.) : sound, black and white ; 1/2 in.

Languages

English

Identifiers

RLIN/OCLC: NYPY737066010-F
NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b12149183
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): cb58c350-e366-0130-1e42-3c075448cc4b

Rights

The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Type Of Resource

Moving Image

Cite this item

MLA format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "Classical Khmer Ballet" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1971. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/cb58c350-e366-0130-1e42-3c075448cc4b

APA format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. (1971). Classical Khmer Ballet Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/cb58c350-e366-0130-1e42-3c075448cc4b

Chicago/Turabian Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "Classical Khmer Ballet" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed December 14, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/cb58c350-e366-0130-1e42-3c075448cc4b

Wikipedia citation

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