Beyond the Apsara: Celebrating Dance in Cambodia (Celebrating Dance In Asia And The Pacific Ser.)

By: Stephanie Burridge

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Synopsis: This book celebrates and documents the resurgence of dance in Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge and the infamous Pol Pot regime. It honours the remarkable commitment of the few remaining masters of the art of dance who are reviving and preserving the famous classical dances, as well as the courage and resolution of young artists who are imaginatively pursuing their passion to forge new paths in contemporary dance. n 2003, Cambodian classical dance was awarded world heritage status by UNESCO – this confirmed the importance, and perhaps the burden, of the task of preservation. This volume includes contributions from the royal family, eminent writers and commentators and the dancers themselves. Monuments and reminders of the Killing Fields abound in the city of Phnom Penh. Nearly 2 million Cambodians, including many artists, perished during the killings or died of starvation and disease during the Khmer Rouge years. Today, the dancers, both young and old, move towards the future while respecting and honouring the past. This volume documents their journey.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 242 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000083835
Related ISBNs:: 9780367817916, 9780415564458, 9781138662629
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 11/30/20
Copyrighted By:: Stephanie Burridge and Fred Frumberg
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Stephanie Burridge
Edited by:: Fred Frumberg