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Khmer court dance Cambodian royal court dances

Title
Khmer court dance [videorecording] : Cambodian royal court dances / produced for the Khmer Studies Institute by Media Generation in association with the Department of Anthropology and the Instructional Media Center, California State University, Northridge ; produced by Sam-Ang Sam and Naomi H. Bishop ; video director, John Bishop ; dance director, Chan Moly Sam.
Publication
Montpelier, VT : Multicultural Media [distributors], c1995.

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Additional Authors
  • Chan Moly Sam, 1953-
  • Cravath, Paul, 1944-
  • Sam, Sam-Ang, 1950-
  • Bishop, Naomi Hawes.
  • Bishop, John Melville.
  • Khmer Studies Institute.
  • California State University, Northridge.
  • Media Generation (Firm)
  • Multicultural Media (Firm)
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (74 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Five authentic Khmer court dances, some with ritual significance, accompanied by a traditional pin peat musical ensemble. The dances are introduced by Paul Cravath, who discusses their historical background (illustrated by sculptural reliefs), symbolism, religious functions, and other points of interest.
Subject
  • Dance > Cambodia
  • Court dancing > Cambodia
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Educational/cultural films and programs.
Note
  • Subtitle from wrapper.
Performer (note)
  • Commentator: Paul Cravath.
Contents
  • Buong suong / danced by Sam-Oeun Tes.
  • Apsara / danced by Chan Moly Sam (soloist), with Somaly Hay, Malene Sam, Sophiline Shapiro, and Nareine Sokhon.
  • Chhouy chhay / danced by Sophiline Shapiro.
  • Muni Mekhala / danced by Somaly Hay and Malene Sam.
  • Tep monorum / danced by Somaly Hay, Chan Moly Sam, Malene Sam, Sophiline Shapiro, Nareine Sokhon, and Sam-Oeun Tes.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2467
OCLC
NYPY97-F93
Title
Khmer court dance [videorecording] : Cambodian royal court dances / produced for the Khmer Studies Institute by Media Generation in association with the Department of Anthropology and the Instructional Media Center, California State University, Northridge ; produced by Sam-Ang Sam and Naomi H. Bishop ; video director, John Bishop ; dance director, Chan Moly Sam.
Imprint
Montpelier, VT : Multicultural Media [distributors], c1995.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Commentator: Paul Cravath.
Danced by Chan Moly Sam, Somaly Hay, Malene Sam, Sophiline Shapiro, Nareine Sokhon, and Sam-Oeun Tes.
Music played by Saroeum Chey, Khandarith Hay, Rithaony Hutajulu, Noeung Poeung, Chan Moly Sam, Malene Sam, Sam-Ang Sam, and Sophiline Shapiro.
Local Subject
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Cambodia.
Added Author
Chan Moly Sam, 1953- dancer.
Cravath, Paul, 1944- Commentator
Sam, Sam-Ang, 1950- Producer. Musician
Bishop, Naomi Hawes. Producer
Bishop, John Melville. Director
Khmer Studies Institute.
California State University, Northridge.
Media Generation (Firm)
Multicultural Media (Firm)
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2467
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