Join Khmer Maine and the Angkor Dance Troupe to experience the magic and wonder of classical Khmer dancing and folk music in the intimate setting of Portland’s Mayo Street Arts Center. Apsara dancing is an ancient art dating back to the 7th century, with deep roots in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Through performance and education, audience members will have the opportunity to learn the story and history of apsara dancing, one of Cambodia’s national treasures. 

If you would like to sponsor this event, please visit khmermaine.org/khmer-new-year.

Khmer Maine is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to improve the quality of life and the social and economic well-being of Cambodian people in Maine through cultural exchange, community building and civic engagement.

Lowell-based Angkor Dance Troupe provides instruction, preserves Cambodian history, and spreads knowledge through its teaching of traditional Cambodian dance, music, history, and the Khmer language.  It provides access and connection to the Cambodian culture through a variety of classes.  Through these classes and the high-quality performances by its dancers, ADT maintains the integrity of Cambodian performing arts and traditions while adapting to societal changes, and developing the next generation of dancers, teachers, mentors, and leaders. 

Mayo Street Arts strives to strengthen its neighborhood and community by providing a haven for the arts that is vibrant, safe, and inspiring; and to engage area youths of diverse cultural communities in robust participation in the visual, performing, and literary arts.

Friday, April 8 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 90-minutes with an intermission.
Doors open at 7:00 PM

Tickets are available for $10 for youth (13 and under), $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (sliding scale available)