Dance

 

I want to focus on Princess Buppha Devi and the classical dance and traditional music of Cambodia. The photos above are of her circa 1965. What a beautiful place and tradition--watch one dance here. You can read about apsara dancing here. The music is beautiful.

The dancing includes incredible poses, and is often slow like a fluid Ruth St. Denis,  tai chi or almost reminiscent of some of the modern dance before Martha Graham, with the energy of Isadora Duncan. The dancers wear incredible headdresses, extensive jewelry, beautiful costumes and often bright flowers.