Khmeropédies I & II
28/08/2010 - 20:00
28 August 2010
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Cambodian dancers combine contemporary dance with classical Khmer dance in Khmeropédies I&II in Podium Moziek in Amsterdam.
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On 28 August 2010 as part of the International Art Programme of the Prince Claus Fund and the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts Cambodian dancers combine contemporary dance with classical Khmer dance in Khmeropédies. The title Khmeropédies is a reference to Erik Satie's Trois Gymnopédies, finger exercises for the pianist. The basic idea for the choreography is manipulating and changing the Khmer classical dance language in order to create a new style, which remains recognizable as Khmer.
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Start: 20.00 h
Where: Podium Mozaiek, Bos
en Lommerweg 191, Amsterdam
Tickets: 8 Euros
Reserve tickets through Podium Mozaiek
Background information
Khmeropédies I & II: a search for the future of contemporary dance in Cambodia
Khmeropédies II is a dialogue between a traditional and experienced dance teacher and her three young students who are curious and want to experiment with other techniques. The dialogue between old and new ways of expression is an investigation into how they can meet.
Khmeropédies I & II is a production of Amrita Performing Arts in Cambodia. Amrita Performing Arts is a cultural organization dedicated to the preservation of Cambodian cultural heritage and contemporary creativity at the same time seeks to promote. The Prince Claus Fund has supported Amrita Performing Arts for dance and theatre productions in the past which was the reason to invite them to perform in the Netherlands. Khmeropédies I & II is both an educational and artistic project, the choreography is based on the results of workshops held in Cambodia by eight young dancers. Emmanuèle Phuon Khmeropédies wants to encourage and motivate the new generation of Cambodian dancers to develop their own language to create dances because she considers dance as a way to express yourself freely.
Choreographer Emmanuèle Phuon was in her early years trained in classical Cambodian dance and continued her dance training in Bangkok, Montreal and New York. She has performed and worked with Elisa Monte Dance Company, Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, Martha Clarke, Joachim Schloemer, Meg Stuart and Yvonne Rainer. The dancers of Khmeropédies I & II have been trained in classical Khmer dance and represent the new generation of Cambodian creativity.
International art programme in Amsterdam
The Prince Claus Fund and the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts in 2010 present an international art programme in Amsterdam. Special people from around the world come to Amsterdam and highlight topical issues through fashion, art, photography, film, music and dance. Check the latest news about the international Art programme on Facebook Twitter or on the Dutch website www.internationalekunstinamsterdam.nl
On 28 August 2010 as part of the International Art Programme of the Prince Claus Fund and the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts Cambodian dancers combine contemporary dance with classical Khmer dance in Khmeropédies. The title Khmeropédies is a reference to Erik Satie's Trois Gymnopédies, finger exercises for the pianist. The basic idea for the choreography is manipulating and changing the Khmer classical dance language in order to create a new style, which remains recognizable as Khmer.
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Start: 20.00 h
Where: Podium Mozaiek, Bos en Lommerweg 191, Amsterdam
Tickets: 8 Euros
Reserve tickets through Podium Mozaiek
Background information
Khmeropédies I & II: a search for the future of contemporary dance in Cambodia
Khmeropédies II is a dialogue between a traditional and experienced dance teacher and her three young students who are curious and want to experiment with other techniques. The dialogue between old and new ways of expression is an investigation into how they can meet.
Khmeropédies I & II is a production of Amrita Performing Arts in Cambodia. Amrita Performing Arts is a cultural organization dedicated to the preservation of Cambodian cultural heritage and contemporary creativity at the same time seeks to promote. The Prince Claus Fund has supported Amrita Performing Arts for dance and theatre productions in the past which was the reason to invite them to perform in the Netherlands. Khmeropédies I & II is both an educational and artistic project, the choreography is based on the results of workshops held in Cambodia by eight young dancers. Emmanuèle Phuon Khmeropédies wants to encourage and motivate the new generation of Cambodian dancers to develop their own language to create dances because she considers dance as a way to express yourself freely.
Choreographer Emmanuèle Phuon was in her early years trained in classical Cambodian dance and continued her dance training in Bangkok, Montreal and New York. She has performed and worked with Elisa Monte Dance Company, Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, Martha Clarke, Joachim Schloemer, Meg Stuart and Yvonne Rainer. The dancers of Khmeropédies I & II have been trained in classical Khmer dance and represent the new generation of Cambodian creativity.
International art programme in Amsterdam
The Prince Claus Fund and the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts in 2010 present an international art programme in Amsterdam. Special people from around the world come to Amsterdam and highlight topical issues through fashion, art, photography, film, music and dance. Check the latest news about the international Art programme on Facebook Twitter or on the Dutch website www.internationalekunstinamsterdam.nl