Watkinson School Presents The Children of Bassac, A Traditional Cambodian Dance Group

2011-04-11
On Campus
Submitted by Stacy Routhier, Watkinson School
Hartford Courant

Watkinson School in Hartford presents The Children of Bassac, led by Master Artist Ieng Sithul for one show only on April 17.

The performance of traditional Cambodian dance will start at 7 p.m. and will be held at Watkinson School

The Children of Bassac are an emerging traditional Cambodian Dance group that has been supported by Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) since 2003. This tour features ten highly talented young Cambodian dancers who perform a combination of ancient classical and lively folk dances. Tickets are also available to a preconcert reception that features Khmer cuisine, a chance to meet both the Cambodian dancers and CLA Founder Arn Chorn-Pond, as well as purchase some lovely Cambodian textiles and products. The pre-reception starts at 5:00pm at Watkinson School followed by the show at 7 p.m.

While in Hartford, the dancers will stay with Watkinson families. The day after the benefit, they'll perform for the school, and also lead a participatory dance workshop for Watkinson's Creative Arts Program and Global Studies Program students. All funds raised will benefit Cambodian Living Arts and its important work of restoring Cambodia's folk arts following their decimaton by the Khmer Rouge.

Watkinson School is located at 180 Bloomfield Ave. Hartford.

Tickets: are $30 for the performance only; $75 includes admission to the performance and a pre-reception with Khmer cuisine, a chance to meet the Cambodian dancers, CLA Founder Arn Chorn-Pond, and purchase some lovely Cambodian textiles and products. The pre-reception starts at 5 p.m. followed by the show at 7 p.m. at Watkinson School.

To purchase tickets: michelle@cambodianlivingarts.org or 508-748-0816