UKS Traditional is a dance troupe made entirely of students who are self taught and for the most part, have no prior dance experience. Having started over four years ago, our original goals were to bring awareness to the UCLA community of the richness of Cambodian culture, to preserve and show an appreciation for traditional Cambodian dance, and lastly, to encourage Cambodian students to artistically and creatively express themselves through dance. UKS Traditional mainly focus on traditional folk dance, but this year we are pleased to announce that a classical piece will be added to UKS Traditional's repertoire. This undoubtedly symbolizes our growth and success in these past four years.
While we do perform at many different events throughout the year, our biggest performance takes place during UKS' annual culture show. If you are interested in seeing UKS Traditional perform, please come out to the show.
For more information on UKS Traditional, please contact lisachorn[at]gmail.com
Rehearsals
Neary Chea Chuor (NCC)
●When: Mondays from 8:00 PM to 9:00
●Where: Boelter
Robam Konsaeng Snae
●When: Mondays from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
●Where: Boelter
Robam Jrote Srov
●When: Mondays from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM ●Where: Boelter
Practicing the Coconut Dance (Robam Kuos Tro-louk)!
About the Dances
Neary Chea Chuor
Neary Chea Chuor is a Classical Cambodian dance that talks about the beauty of Khmer women.
Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oExSZg1wS4&feature=related
Robam Jrote Srov (Harvesting Crops/Planting Rice Dance)
The "Harvesting Crops Dance" is a Cambodian dance that shows perserverence, unity, and working together to improve life and for recreation also. This dance is performed at festivals and many other ceremonies.
Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0nrosbmNgc
Robam Konsaeng Snae (Love Scarf Dance)
The "Love Scarf Dance" is a dance from the religion Islam (Cham people), that is mainly performed during the birth of Jesus Christ/Christmas. This dance shows the (love) charms that Islamic women cast onto Islamnic men through their love scarves.
Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU-eWMlCIOM&feature=related