User:Dara/Repertoire of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia

The repertoire of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia consists of dances, dance dramas, and music used by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia (ល្ខោនព្រះរាជទ្រព; lakhon preah reachtrop). Some of the repertoire are considered sacred compositions. The dances depicting Manimekhala are among the most sacred in the repetoire and are performed in ceremonial propitiations at wats for the fortune of Cambodia in accordance with royal customs. Other dances of the repetoire, such as robam tep apsara have become widely known as popular dances.