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Angkor Dance Troupe
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Angkor Dance Troupe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving, educating, and innovating Cambodian performing arts. Based in Lowell, MA, we empower youth and connect communities through the beauty of Khmer classical and folk dance and music.
We’re in Cambodia to begin creating A Khmer Swan Lake, ADT’s reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet through Khmer "kbach" (movements) and traditional instruments.

🎭 April 8–26, 2026
📍 MRT, Lowell, MA
🎟 Tickets: mrt.org/show/a-khmer...

#SwanLake #AKhmerSwanLake #PerformingArts #MRTLowell
November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
ADT and MRT are holding a national search for best of the best Khmer classical dancers for "A Khmer Swan Lake," a groundbreaking fusion of Western ballet and Cambodia’s Robam Kenor dance.

Audition: Dec 6, 2025
Mogan Cultural Center, Lowell, MA
Performances: Apr 8–26, 2026
Register: bit.ly/3WfMQl3
October 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
✨ We’re at the Lowell Volunteer Fair today! ✨
📍 Dutton Street Market | 11AM–2PM

Stop by the Angkor Dance Troupe table to:

👋 Meet our team
🎨 Grab a free sticker
📝 Sign up to volunteer & support Khmer arts! 💛

#AngkorDanceTroupe #Volunteer #LowellMA #KhmerArts #MosaicLowell
October 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We are proud to partner with Flying Orb Production to present Los Desaparecidos, a new innovative work that blends modern dance, theater, and music to explore themes of identity, migration, and the resilience of displaced communities.

Oct 11th, 7PM, Taffeta Music Hall, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We’re honored to be named one of 20 inaugural grantees of the the A4 Arts Fund! 🎉

This $25K award will support our mission to uplift Cambodian arts & youth leadership in Lowell, MA and beyond. Thank you @aaartsalliance.bsky.social & @wallacefoundation.bsky.social for recognizing our work!
September 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Honored to join the DCR Summer Nights Partner Appreciation Gathering yesterday at the Worcester Visitor Center!

ADR received the Governor’s Citation recognizing our partnership with DCR and our work with youth.

Grateful to celebrate alongside so many amazing community partners!

Thank you DCR! 🙏
September 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Our Master Artists, instructors, and staff are preparing to welcome 75 students for Khmer classical & folk dance this fall!

📅 Orientation → Next week @ CMAA
📍 Classes → Sundays @ Mogan Cultural Center
🕛 12–2 (new) | 🕑 12–4 (returning)

So excited to keep our tradition alive with our students!
September 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
After performing at the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, we gathered at our Executive Director's home for food, music, and dance.

Many of our staff, dancers, and master artists shared folk & classical dances, laughter, and even a few August birthday celebrations.

#LowellSEAWaterfestival
August 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This Wednesday, our Program Director, Chummeng Soun, and Development Manager, Sophy Pich, attended the ACF Grantee Celebration Luncheon.

We’re grateful to the Asian Community Fund and the Boston Foundation for bringing us together in community and supporting Khmer performing arts.
August 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A magical night at Jacob’s Pillow!

Angkor Dance Troupe performed Khmer classical and folk dances on the Henry J. Leir Stage, including:

🙏Robam Boung Soung
🦚Peacock Pailin
🧜‍♀️Hanuman & Sovann Macha
👸Preah Sothun & Keo Monohra

We were honored to receive a standing ovation.

All photos: Jacob’s Pillow
July 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We are proud to announce that we have been selected by the @AsianCommunityFund for a 2025 grant. ACF’s commitment to supporting and uplifting the AAPI community aligns powerfully with our mission and will help expand our vital work. Read more about it here: www.tbf.org/acf2025grants
July 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🎉 New Summer Youth Program! 🎉

July–Sept | Ages 6–21 | Lowell, MA

Khmer classical & folk dance, mentorship, field trips to Boston Harbor & Myles Standish, plus a final performance at the Southeast Asian Water Festival!

Thanks to @MassDCR & Summer Nights Initiative 🌙
🔗 angkordance.org/our-programs
July 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Come see us perform for free at the #LowellFolkFest in downtown Lowell - July 25-27, 2025!

Produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, the #CityOfLowellMa, and #LowellNPS in partnership with the #ncta_usa.

Full program at lowellfolkfestival.org
More about us: angkordance.org
June 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
On Sunday, June 8, Angkor Dance Troupe kicked off our 6-month strategic planning process with a Board Retreat. More workshops & focus groups ahead!

Haven’t filled out our survey yet? We’d love your input. It’s still open: forms.gle/hXn9HyPw8d5ZSrkf6

#AngkorDanceTroupe #BarrFoundation #PCF #CAC
June 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🎉 For the first time ever, we’re performing in Columbus, OH at the Asian Festival on May 25!

Catch us at 1:10 PM, 3:30 PM & 5:00 PM at Franklin Park.

We're also part of #GiveInMay—support our work by becoming a monthly donor or giving to student scholarships: www.giveinmay.org/organization...
May 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Arts & humanities educators: join us on May 14, 1–4 PM at Western Avenue Studios for an afternoon of Cambodian arts, culture, and history. Explore Khmer dance, textiles, and more—plus an optional walk to the Cambodia Town mural. In partnership with Mosaic Lowell.

Register here: bit.ly/4m854AD
May 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM