In interview, Sin Sama Deuk Chho discusses her family background, her early dance training, how she learned the monkey role at the request of the Queen, studied the giant role, learned to sing and to drum, and learned the "Ngos" role. She discusses gestures and dances of the monkey role.
Sin Sama Deuk Chho teaching children dance classes at the School of Dance of Siem Reap and children performing for tourists (22 min.) -- Interview with Sin Sama Deuk Chho (15 min.) -- Children performing (5 min.)
Khmer Dance Project funded by Anne H. Bass Foundation.
System details (note)
Streaming video.
Source (note)
A production of the Khmer Dance Project, initiated by the Center for Khmer Studies in partnership with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of The New York Public Library, with a grant from the Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation.
Language (note)
Khmer, with English titles, credits, and subtitles.