Feb 21, 2025 | 6 mins read
How Did Apsara Dance Evolve from Ancient Angkor to Modern Stages?
The Apsara Dance is considered the most important and symbolic traditional dance of Cambodia, having stepped into the cultural heritage of the ancient Khmer civilization. For centuries since its inception in the ninth century, the bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat have been carved with portrayals of this dance through the realms of art and transcendence, inseparably associated with Khmer history and legends. This paper will discuss the origin, meaning, dance techniques, related training, and the revival of Apsara dance throughout the ages.
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