DANCE IN CAMBODIA (KHMER TRADITIONAL DANCE)

Dance in Cambodia Dance in Cambodia consists of three main categories: classical dance of the royal court used for invocation, entertainment and to pay homage, folk dance which portrays cultural traditions, and social dances performed in social gatherings.

Classical Dance

CAMBODIAN TRADITIONAL DANCING RECORDED AS WORLD HERITAGE (MADISON DANCE)

MADISON DANCE

The Madison is an oddity move that was prominent in the late 1950s to mid-1960s. 

The Madison is a line move that elements a standard forward and backward example sprinkled with called steps. Its fame enlivened move groups and rivalries, and in addition different recordings, and today it is still now and then executed as a nostalgic move. 

KING JAYAVARMAN VII

Jayavarman VII, after death name of Mahaparamasaugata,was a ruler (ruled c.1181–1218) of the Khmer Empire in present-day Siem Reap, Cambodia. He was the child of King Dharanindravarman II (r. 1150-1160) and Queen Sri Jayarajacudamani. He wedded Princess Jayarajadevi and afterward, after her passing, wedded her sister Indradevi. The two ladies are normally thought to have been an incredible motivation to him, especially in his abnormal commitment to Buddhism, as one and only former Khmer lord was a Buddhist. Jayavarman VII is for the most part considered by antiquarians the most intense Khmer ruler ever. 

KHMER TRADITIONAL DANCE ( Rom Kbach)

KHMER TRADITIONAL DANCE ( Rom Kbach)  is a genre of Cambodian popular music and a popular Khmer dance style. Rom kbach has a slower emotional melody , whereas the Chamrieng Samai music category of romvong has a faster tune.

KHMER DANCE ( ROMVONG)

Khmer traditional Dance, Romvong is is a type of Cambodian traditional dance where both females and males dance in a circle. It is a popular folk-dance in Cambodia. It is a slow round dance continuously moving in a circular manner, and incorporates graceful hand movements and simple footwork. Both men and women participate in the same circle. This dance is still popular at traditional festivities in Khmer culture.

CAMBODIA GEOGRAPHY

Map of Cambodia

Siem Reap region is 10,299 square kilometers huge and unquestionably a standout amongst the most well known ones in Cambodia. It's situated in the Northwest of the nation circumscribing toward the North with Oddor Meanchey, toward the East with Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom, toward the West with Banteay Meanchey and toward the South with the greatest sweet water save in Southeast Asia, the gigantic Tonle Sap Lake.