Classical Repertory:

		Robam Chhouy Chhay - 01:05 (2005)
		Robam Apsara - 01:37 (2003)
		Robam Buong Suong - 1:03 (2000)
		Robam Monosenchetna - 00:45 (1997)

New Works:

Caressing Nostalgia (Classical Contemporary) is a new Cambodian dance piece that pushes the boundaries of tradition by transforming classical gestures and movements. It depicts an artist’s sentimental yearning for a treasured past. Original music is composed by Alexis Alrich and performed by Samsun van Loon. It premiered at the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Fesitval at the Novellus Theatre/YBCA in 2011.

Charya restaged Villeer Chruas Knear (Intersections Through Time) specially for the 32nd Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. The piece explores Charya's tranformation from the isolation she felt for her art when she first arrived in the United States to the newfound artistic possibilities upon which she now embarks. Intersections Through Time embodies the classical form by using the traditional dance vocabulary, yet it focuses on themes reflecting Charya's personal experiences as an immigrant artist.

Of Spirits Intertwined explores cultural connections with classical Indian and Japanese dance. Charya Burt collaborated with Vishnu Tattva Das, and Melody Takata.

 

		Romlik Kun Kru Knom (Forever My Ancestors) describes the deep admiration Charya has for her Khmer dance ancestors
		Robam Pka Kolab Khiev (Blue Roses) inspired by the character, Laura, from The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
		Robam Villeer Chruas Knear (Intersections Through Time) explores contempory and personal themes focusing on Charya’s own experiences as an immigrant artist
		Robam Rorb Pkay (To Count the Stars) describes one beautiful night with a full moon and bright shinning stars

Robam Pka Kolab Khiev, Blue Roses (Long version):

  Long Version - 4 minutes - 42.6 MB

Pka Lolab Khiev is a new creation inspired by the character of Laura from the Tennessee Williams’ play, The Glass Menagerie. Charya's Blue Roses explores the life of a Khmer princess who lives in her own imaginary world. To mask her unhappiness, she surrounds herself with things that are familiar. When she tries to break out of her safe world to experience a new life, she becomes frightened by the unknown. It is only when she allows herself to break free that she realizes the promise of her new world. Despite the excitement about her new life, the princess chooses to retreat back to her safe, familiar world.

Collaborators:

Khmer Arts Academy - http://www.khmerarts.org

Ho Chan Ensemble

Vishnu Tattva Das and Melody Takata

Image on left: Dance pose from "Forever My Ancestors." Photo Credit: RJ Muna.