Cambodian-American Performing Arts

We are still in hiatus and not operating but here’s a great resource to learn Cambodian dance at no cost!

Thank you for the all of the love and support for the past 20 years. Khmer Arts Academy will continue to live on in our hearts. We will never lose the essence of the organization. As of April 1, 2022, we are now operating as Cambodian-American Performing Arts (CAPA).

Love,
The Board of Directors

Cambodian American Performing Arts (CAPA), formerly known as Khmer Arts Academy, is based in Long Beach, CA to provide community-based workshops focused on preserving Cambodian culture through the practice and instruction of Cambodian Classical Dance. CAPA serves the Cambodian American community to foster, including but not limited to, youth and personal development through the learning and training of dance fundamentals and the dance repertoire, with the baseline understanding, appreciation, and practice of Cambodian cultural traditions.

www.cambodianamericanperformingarts.com

Local Khmer arts group helped in the production of Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' • the Hi-lo

Years ago, we received the opportunity of a lifetime! We were invited to Walt Disney’s Animation Studios to teach the artists and production team everything we knew and love about Cambodian dance and mythology. We shared with them stories and demonstrated movements and gestures that were passed down to us by our teachers. We hope that you saw the gems from our beautiful and rich Khmer history. We hope that ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ made you feel seen and a sense of strength and pride. After our presentation, we were gifted by this beautiful sketch by one of the co-directors, Paul Briggs.

Watch in theaters or on Disney Plus now!

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Image by: Serey Tep

Join us and
for a virtual Southeast Asia Day!

Mark your calendar for Saturday October 10th, 10am-3:30pm ☑️ We will be opening the festival at 10am with a beautiful blessing dance by Soriyah Sam. Please note that the Aquarium is being very safe with their Covid-19 safety protocols and will be requiring all performers to wear masks. We are in no way trying to disrespect our art, but instead are trying to show our beauty and resilience during these times. 🙏🏼💕

How to view virtual Southeast Asia Day by visiting: pacific.to/seasiaday

The 8th Annual is here! This year’s festival is virtual and free for everyone with more than 40 films to watch in comfort of your own home. Catch KAA on Sunday at 4pm PST for our performance and panel discussion!

For more info: www.cambodiatownfilmfestival.com

Happy birthday Soriya! Getting closer and closer to becoming a teen! We hope you enjoy your day!