Angkor Dance Troupe

💙💛 Thank You, UMass Lowell!

Angkor Dance Troupe is grateful to UMass Lowell for joining us as a Naga Level Community Sponsor of our 40th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy in Every Step.

For decades, UMass Lowell has been an important part of Lowell’s cultural landscape and a valued partner in celebrating, documenting, and sharing the stories of our diverse communities.

Together, ADT and UMass Lowell share a commitment to education, cultural preservation, and community engagement — creating opportunities for future generations to learn, connect, and thrive.

As we celebrate 40 years of impact, we are honored to recognize partners who have helped strengthen the cultural fabric of Lowell and beyond.

Thank you, UMass Lowell, for your continued partnership and support.

Join us for ADT’s 40th Anniversary Gala
📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Lenzi’s | Dracut, MA
🎟️ Tickets & sponsorship opportunities: angkordance.org/gala

💙 Thank You, Rockland Trust!

We are deeply grateful to Rockland Trust for supporting Angkor Dance Troupe as a Garuda Level Sponsor of our 40th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy in Every Step.

In addition to their generous sponsorship, Rockland Trust has made a special anniversary gift to celebrate our 40 years of preserving, educating, and innovating Cambodian performing arts.

Their investment reflects a shared belief in the power of arts, culture, and community to inspire the next generation. Support like this helps ensure that young people have opportunities to learn, grow, and connect through Cambodian performing arts for years to come.

Thank you, Rockland Trust, for investing in our community and for helping us celebrate this important milestone.

Join us as we celebrate 40 Years of Impact on October 17, 2026.

🎟️ Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available at angkordance.org/gala

Thank You, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union!

For more than 30 years, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union has been a steadfast supporter of Angkor Dance Troupe and our mission to preserve, educate, and innovate Cambodian performing arts.

Their generous Naga Community Sponsorship of our 40th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy in Every Step is another meaningful investment in our youth, our artists, and the communities we serve.

Partnerships like this help ensure that Cambodian culture continues to thrive for generations to come. We are deeply grateful for Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union's enduring commitment and friendship throughout our journey.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for standing with us as we celebrate 40 years of impact and look ahead to the future.

Learn more about our 40th Anniversary Gala, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets at angkordance.org/gala

📸 Share Your ADT Memories!

As Angkor Dance Troupe prepares to celebrate our 40th Anniversary this year, we're inviting you to help tell our history, one photo at a time.

Were you a student, parent, teaching artist, musician, volunteer, board member, donor, partner, or audience member? We'd love to hear from you.

Share your favorite ADT photos and memories from performances, classes, rehearsals, tours, community events, and behind-the-scenes moments that have shaped our journey over the past four decades.

When submitting your photos, please include the approximate year, the names of people in the photo (if known), and a short memory or caption, if you'd like.

📧 Email your photos to: [email protected]

We're accepting submissions on a rolling basis, and selected photos will be featured in our weekly 40th Anniversary social media campaign leading up to our Gala.

Thank you for helping us preserve and celebrate the people, stories, and memories that have made Angkor Dance Troupe what it is today.

To reserve your seats, become a Gala sponsor, or learn more about our 40th Anniversary Gala on October 17, 2026, at Lenzi's Catering & Function Facility in Dracut, Massachusetts, please visit www.angkordance.org/gala

40 Years of Impact. A Legacy in Every Step.

We’re excited to be part of the Southeast Asian Water Festival! We can’t wait to celebrate with the community and see so many of you there. Looking forward to a wonderful day filled with connection, culture, and fun!

The 29th Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival is just 10 days away! Join us on August 15, 2026 from 10am-6pm! We have 2 stages, 7 boat teams competing in the traditional Lao long boat race on the Merrimack River and over 100 vendors offering artisan crafts and merchandise, delicious food and information booth and a Family Fun Zone all along a half-mile festival ground at the DCR Lowell Heritage State Park. Free Riverboat rides also provided by Lowell National Historical Park! Come join the fun! It's free for all!

We could not do this without our generous sponsors! Thank you MA250, Eastern Bank, Edge Merrimack River, CMAA - Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, Rockland Trust, Middlesex Community College, Massachusetts Health Connector, Workers Credit Union, UMass Lowell

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden loss of Ms. Mari Chan, a beloved mother and cherished member of the Angkor Dance Troupe community.

Ms. Chan was the parent of one of our dancers and was a constant presence at our performances and activities. She shared her love, encouragement, and support for her children and our dance community.

During this difficult time, we are holding her family close in our hearts.

The family has created a GoFundMe to help with expenses as they navigate this unexpected loss. If you are able, we invite you to support them by contributing or sharing the fundraiser. Every act of kindness is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for keeping Ms. Chan’s loved ones and our entire dance community in your thoughts and for surrounding them with the care and compassion that make our community so special.

https://gofund.me/d24a3e622

Last Thursday, Angkor Dance Troupe hosted Confluence: Chakthok Pheloun, a master class workshop series made possible through funding from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation’s Arts Elevate Grant.

Bringing together master teachers, principal dancers and experienced emerging artists, the workshop explored Cambodian dance as a living art form, one that fosters healing, resilience, cultural preservation, and creative expression while strengthening connections across generations.

We are grateful to the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for supporting this opportunity through the Arts Elevate Grant, and to Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association for generously hosting us in your space.

Thank you to State Senator Vanna Howard for securing funding for so many organizations across Lowell, including Angkor Dance Troupe. Your continued support helps strengthen our community and ensures that local organizations can continue to thrive. We truly appreciate your leadership and commitment to Lowell.

Howard Helps Secure $17.5-million in State and Local Funding - InsideLowell With the Massachusetts State Senate concluding it’s formal two-year session last night, State Senator Vanna Howard (D-Lowell) has helped secure $17.5 million in funding for the First Middlesex District and other statewide initiatives. The funding includes $2.5 million through the Fiscal Year 2027 ...

We were delighted to welcome GBH News to Angkor Dance Troupe for a rehearsal and interview as part of their new storytelling initiative visiting all of Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities.

Their upcoming series explores migration and culture, and we’re honored to help highlight Lowell’s vibrant Cambodian performing arts community. Thank you, GBH News, for taking the time to learn about our work, our artists, and the stories that continue to shape our community.

We also shared the impact of Angkor Dance Troupe’s 40-year legacy and what it means to preserve, celebrate, and pass on our Cambodian culture and heritage to future generations.

Stay tuned for the story!