Royal Ballet of Cambodia
Channel: PublicResourceOrg
Date: 2009-12-13

1965 ARC Identifier 52434 / Local Identifier 306.6225. This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part features the company performing a dance on the legendary origins of Angkor; the second part covers a visit to the School of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Scenes show dance instruction of both boys and girls, a dress rehearsal, costume design, and mask-making. The third part contains footage of the school's graduation ceremonies, including a presentation of novices to Queen Sisowath Kossmak Nearirath, patron of the school, and solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.  U.S. Information Agency. (1982 - 10/01/1999)