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The Mystical Origins of Cambodian Dance – Since the dawn of recorded history, Khmer royalty nurtured a dance style unique to their Asian kingdom, yet instantly recognizable throughout the world. Spiritually, the graceful dancers embody the essence and strength of the Khmer race.

Analysis of a Hidden Art – The Cambodian dance articles in this section will consider history, spirituality, choreography, music, costumes, staging techniques in ancient, classical and modern settings. The women of Cambodian dance profoundly affected Southeast Asian history for more than a millennium, as living goddesses, priestesses, queens, concubines, hostages and diplomats. For more info, also visit these outside websites: Earth in Flower and Cambodian Dancers.

Minnesota Native Documents Cambodian Dance in Earth in Flower

On seeing “Earth in Flower” Paul Cravath is thrilled, cover to cover. “I wrote it as my doctoral dissertation at the University of Hawaii…

Cambodian Dance Blossoms in Earth in Flower by Paul Cravath

Despite the war and death raging around him, he was able to spend months documenting and preserving the history of this artform, and has now published his research about Cambodian dance drama in the book, “Earth in Flower.”

Royal Cambodian Dance Presentation by Chatfield Author Paul Cravath

After Paul Cravath’s research on the Royal Cambodian Ballet was cut short, following intensive bombing in Cambodia in 1975, his dissertation languished until completion in 1984. Royal Cambodian Dance Presentation by Chatfield Author Paul Cravath

Luther College Scholar Paul Cravath Preserves Cambodian Dance History

Published in May 2008, Earth in Flower: The Divine Mystery of the Cambodian Dance Drama has received two literary awards. Paul Cravath preserves royal Khmer dance tradition in “Earth in Flower”. Luther College scholar Paul Cravath preserves Cambodian dance history

Nginn-Karet Foundation Teaches Cambodian Dance at Banteay Srey Temple

A Banteay Srey dance school started by Lady Coxen is transforming rough-edged girls from poor Siem Reap villages into disciplined performers of traditional sacred Khmer ceremonies.

Books Examine Ancient Khmer Dance Tradition in Cambodia

With the global notoriety of the relatively recent Khmer Rouge atrocities, dance does not immediately spring to the fore in public images of Cambodia. Books examine ancient Khmer dance tradition in Cambodia

Traditional Cambodian Dance Again Flourishing in Asian Kingdom

Centuries of knowledge about Cambodia’s traditional dances, which are full of history and legend, were almost buried with the victims in the Khmer Rouge’s mass graves.

Devata and Apsara Videos at Angkor Temples in Cambodia

Carved bas-reflief representations of devata (demigoddesses) were a prominent component of Angkorian temple decoration throughout the Middle Ages. The walls of Angkor Wat, the greatest of the temples, are host to hundreds of such devata.

Videos and Antique Films of Angkor and Traditional Cambodian Dance

This article links to videos and antique films of Angkor and traditional Cambodian dance presentations. The first two-part video shows contains much rare footage of Cambodian history and the Royal Dancers from the early part of the 20th century. Videos and antique films of Angkor and traditional Cambodian dance

Lost Dance Troupe of Cambodia-Book Review of Earth in Flower by Kaunana

Paul Cravath’s Earth in Flower bears witness to rich history of royal Khmer dance tradition until the very end. Lost Dance Troupe of Cambodia-Book Review of Earth in Flower by Kaunana Magazine