Z Space: The Rebirth of Apsara

New Performance Traditions/Paul Dresher Ensemble present:
The Rebirth of Apsara
Created and choreographed by Charya Burt with a commissioned score by Chinary Ung and text by Kalean Ung
Additional Music and Music Direction by Paul Dresher
Music performed by Joel Davel, Paul Dresher, Susan Ung and Vân-Ánh Võ

February 4, 2024, 3pm on Z Space’s Steindler Stage

The Rebirth of Apsara is a full-length dance/theatre work that investigates the relationship between art and war exploring how Cambodian arts and in particular Apsaras, fabled female celestial beings, have embodied the essence of Cambodian culture from ancient mythology to its post genocide resurrection.
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Mirroring Charya Burt’s own life’s journey as an artist to explore the impact Apsara has had on both Khmer civilization and Cambodian artists of today, Burt sets her re-imagined classical dance gestures to a musical score by renowned Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung. Preeminent dancers from Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture who share Charya Burt’s passion for resurrecting the dance join Burt and her international company of dancers to explore the impact artistic lineage has had on the rebirth of Cambodian classical dance.

Charya Burt Cambodian Dance: Charya Burt, Ryan Boun, Mea Lath, and Virginia Prak with featured dance artists from Cambodia: Narim Nam, Rady Nget, and Chanmoly Vuth. Costume Design is by noted Cambodian designer Vannary San who has been involved in the efforts to revitalize traditional Cambodian silk creation and her leadership of Cambodian women. Video Projection Design is by Hsuan-Kuang Heish, her practice includes experimental film, projection art, photography, and video installation across diverse mediums