Rachana Performing Arts is asking for your help as we embark on a captivating journey into elevating Cambodian Classical Dance in Atlanta. The artistry, grace, and cultural significance of the repertoire have mesmerized audiences for decades. However, we face a pressing need to preserve our rich heritage and empower the talented dancers and students who bring it to life.

 

We are proud to have formed a non-profit organization (Rachana Performing Arts Inc.), a transformative initiative dedicated to supporting the dancers, costumes, and accessories that make Khmer culture special. By contributing to this cause, you will help ensure both the continuity and accessibility of Cambodian Classical Dance while empowering artists to showcase their talent on an improved platform.

 

Your donations will help maintain and continuously improve the repertoire of our dance troupe. The funds will help provide costumes, crowns, and other accessories for training and dance programs; food and salary for dancers; and cover costs to invite master teachers from Lowell and other troupes nationwide to host workshops, lectures, and dance programs.

 

 

 

Preserving Our Cultural Heritage: Cambodian Classical Dance is a treasure trove of cultural heritage, embodying the traditions and stories passed down through generations by the Royal Kingdom of Kampuchea to the surviving Cambodian refugees and artists who upkeep the knowledge from being destroyed by the Cambodian Genocide of the late 1960s. By supporting us, you become a guardian of this precious legacy, ensuring that it continues to inspire and educate future generations.

 

Empowering Artists: Behind every mesmerizing performance, there are dedicated dancers who devote their lives to perfecting this exquisite art form. Your generous donation will provide the necessary resources, including authentic costumes, intricate crowns, and jewelry, allowing these talented artists to continue their craft and flourish as ambassadors of Khmer culture.

 

Revitalizing Tradition: Cambodian Classical Dance has faced numerous challenges over the years, including limited funding for costumes and accessories. Your support will breathe new life into this tradition, fostering creativity and innovation while honoring the ancient techniques and aesthetics that define this unique dance form.

 

Cultural Exchange and Appreciation: Through the preservation and promotion of Cambodian Classical Dance, we create opportunities for cultural exchange and appreciation. By providing dancers with the means to present their art to international audiences, we foster understanding, respect, and admiration for Cambodian culture in Atlanta and with our ambitions; around the world.

 

Empowering the Next Generation: Your contribution to the Cambodian Classical Dance Fund will empower young dancers, enabling them to receive proper training, acquire authentic costumes, and access the tools necessary to pursue their passion. By investing in the future of Cambodian Classical Dance, you become a catalyst for nurturing talent and inspiring a new generation of performers.

 

Join us in simultaneously safeguarding and elevating Cambodian Classical Dance.