Our Programs

Khmer Dance and Performing Arts

Sundays: 2pm to 5pm (PST) 

Location: TBD

Every Sunday (unless class is canceled or there is a holiday) during the academic year, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm PST, for all class levels. 5:00pm-6:00pm is time reserved for rehearsal or extra practice for older students as needed.

Please talk to the program coordinator or any staff member to know where to get latest updates on class schedule.

Class Areas:

  • Khmer Classical Dance

  • Khmer Folk Dance

  • Chaiyam Drumming

  • Dance teachers will assign students based on age group and skill level.

Class Motto - ROBAM

  • Respect

  • Obedience

  • Balance

  • Angelic

  • Motivation

Practice Attire:

  • Round crew neck t-shirts, No V-neckline

  • Practice Kben

  • No hoodies, hats

  • Hair tied up and away from face

Typical Class Structure:

  • Upon arrival to class, students are expected to be dressed or dress up in their practice attire.

  • Upon the start of class, students are expected to participate in greeting teachers in Sompeah Kru Ceremony (teacher respect ceremony), and ROBAM Motto.

  • During lessons, Instructors will go through stretches and practice Chha Banchos (Khmer Dance Fundamentals)

  • After Chha Banchos, Students will break off into groups for dances assigned by instructor

  • Before the Instructors dismiss all students from class, each students are expected to help straighten and clean up the class room, sweep or mop the floor as necessary. Afterwards all students will participate in thanking Lok Kru and Nek Kru, to say goodbye for the day.

  • Instructors will designate to the advance students for extra practice as needed.

Rehearsal dates/times will be scheduled outside of class times as needed before performances.

For dance performances, we appreciate parents’ help with:

  • Help with hair, makeup, dressing for performances

  • Set up, transport props to and from performance location

  • Food and drinks

  • Volunteering for students’ rides or carpooling when needed

Fruits and Materials for Sompeah Kru:

Dance Practice: Coconut and asian banana, incense sticks, and white or yellow candle.

Dance Performance: Coconut, asian banana, and 3-5 pairs of high-growing fruits (for example, apples, oranges, mangos, dragonfruit, 1 bunch of grapes, 1 bunch logan, avocado), incense sticks, and white or yellow candle. Please ask dance instructors for any questions.

If you would like to register for our program, please complete the KLACA’s registration form.