Apsara
An apsara dancer in gold, from the classical court repertoire.
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Apsara Theatre
An evening at the Apsara Theatre on Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap's oldest theatre, where Madam Net's troupe has performed since 1997. Classical court dances, scenes from the Reamker and village dances, photographed from the centre of the ground floor. Performed by the Apsara Theatre troupe, Siem Reap.
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Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Kneeling Apsara
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
By Lamplight
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Barefoot
Gold anklets and bare feet on the boards.
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
The Basket Dance
One of the village dances, with woven baskets and fish traps.
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Courtship
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Reamker
A scene from the Reamker, the Khmer telling of the Ramayana.
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Gesture
In classical Khmer dance, every position of the hand carries meaning.
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
The Language of Hands
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Step
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Red Sleeve
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Reaching
A hand reaches for the prop lying on the stage.
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
The Mask
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Among the Masks
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Coconut Shells
A village dance performed with coconut shells.
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Headdress
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Repose
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Court Dancer
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Anklets
Apsara Theatre, Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap