Classic Dance - Robam Borane

Khmer court dance has been regarded as a female tradition. Women perform the role of king, queen, prince, princess, and demon; expect the roles of monkey, which is played by men. The costumes, headdresses, masks, movements, and gestures identify the characters. Classical Dance perform a vast repertoire of stories from the Reamker (Khmer version of the Ramayana). Commissioned by the early Angkorian kings, this moral story charts Rama's love for Sita and her abduction by the evil King Ravana. Among the most famous, Wishing dance (Robam Choun Por), Golden Mermaid Dance (Robam Sovan Matcha), A Prayer Dance (Robam Boung Soung), Apsara Dance (Robam Apsara), Friendship Dance (Robam Mitte Pheap), Phuong Neary Dance (Robam Phuong Neary), Mythical Bird Dance (Robam Kenor).

Folkloric Dance - Robam Propehni

Khmer folk dance is solely of peasant origin and use and is considered to be a part of the peasants' lives. It is in rural Cambodia where folk dance has taken and has retained its deepest roots. The adults and children all appreciate every nuance of this highly spirited dance form that fallows popular themes with lively movements and gestures. Among the most famous, Coconut Shell Dance (Robam Kous Trolaok), Fisherman Dance (Robam Nesat), Magic Scarf Dance (Robam Kanseng Snaè), Peacock of Pailin Dance (Robam Krong Aok Pailin), Pestle Dance (Robam Angre), « Kdoeung » Mortar Dance (Robam Tbal Kdoeung), Candle Dance (Robam Tean).