Royal Ballet of Cambodia
1,305 views · Published 2 July 2010 · 2:10 · Indexed 18 October 2026
Channel: US National Archives · 2010 · Education
SUMMARY 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. CREATED BY U.S. Information Agency. FOR MORE INFORMATION http://arcweb.archives.gov/arc/action/ExternalDOSearch?searchExpression=52434
More from this channel
-
4:32
The Harry Truman Presidential Library - Michael Devine
-
2:29
The Dwight D Eisenhower Presidential Library - Dan Holt
-
2:20
The George Bush Presidential Library - Warren Finch
-
2:22
July 4th at the National Archives - 2009
-
29:12
The National Archives From a Community Perspective - Part 1/3
-
29:56
75 Years from a Community Perspective, Part 2/3
-
22:38
75 Years from a Community Perspective, Part 3/3
-
5:08
The Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library