2nd instalment

The character of Moni Mekhala and her magic jeweled ball

Here is the 2nd instalment of photos from the Khmer Arts Ensemble's rehearsal staged at Takhmau on Saturday morning, in prep for their Friday night performance at Chenla Theatre this week (which is free and starts at 7pm). Throughout the hour long rehearsal, the founder of the company Sophiline Cheam Shapiro was providing tips and gestures for the dancers to follow accompanied by her dance mistress Penh Yom, a former dancer and teacher herself.

Coloured fans play an important role in this revised story of Ream Eyso & Moni Mekhala

Sophiline Cheam Shapiro providing some vital pointers to improve the performance

The blue fans denote waves and clouds

More practice in preparation for Friday's first public showing of this work

Three of the company's dancers pass close by

The open-sided theatre rehearsal area at the Takhmau HQ of Khmer Arts Ensemble