KLACA students practicing Cambodian classical dance hand gestures together in class, wearing traditional tops and skirts

Tacoma, WA · 501(c)(3) non-profit

Educating our community and kids to ensure our future and identity

សាលាភាសា សិល្បៈ និងវប្បធម៌ខ្មែរ

KLACA teaches Cambodian language, traditional arts, classical dance, and martial arts to the youth and families of the South Puget Sound.

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Welcome to KLACA

Passing Cambodian culture to the next generation

KLACA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and teaching Cambodian language, traditional arts, and classical dance to the community and youth of the South Puget Sound.

Programs: 3; Programs
Youth & adults welcome: All ages; Youth & adults welcome
Our classroom on E Portland Ave: Tacoma; Our classroom on E Portland Ave
Community non-profit: 501(c)(3); Community non-profit

How you can help

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Every gift is tax-deductible and goes to teaching materials, instructors, and youth programming.

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Enroll one or more children in language, dance, or martial arts classes.

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Get Involved

Volunteer, partner with us, or help at a performance — families make KLACA run.

Programs & enrollment

Are you interested in learning Khmer Language, Dance, and/or Kun L'Bokator Martial Arts?

Most classes meet on Sundays at our Tacoma classroom and are open to youth and adults alike.

Khmer Language Class

ថ្នាក់ភាសាខ្មែរ

Open

Reading, writing, and speaking Khmer for all ages and levels.

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October 18, 2026

Cambodian Classical & Folk Dance

ថ្នាក់របាំបុរាណខ្មែរ

Open

Classical (robam preah reach trop) and folk dance technique, gesture, and performance.

Registration open

October 11, 2026

Kun L'Bokator Khmer Martial Arts

ល្បុក្កតោ

Open

Cambodia's ancient martial art — strikes, grappling, and animal-inspired forms passed down through generations.

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Proudly supported by our community partners

Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Khemarak Samaki Classical Group (KSCG)
Tacoma Creates
Wat Samaki Ratanaram Buddhist Temple
Wat Chantarangsey Khmer Krom Buddhist Temple
Cambodian Buddhist Monks Association of Washington

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Community spotlight

KBTC Profiles: Khmer — A Connection to Culture

KBTC and PBS profile the Cambodian-American families of Pierce County who founded KLACA, and the children learning their ancestral language and culture.

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Where we meet

3513 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Office hours

Sundays, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Funding notice

This programming is funded in part by Tacoma Creates.

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KLACA runs on the generosity of our community. Every gift is tax-deductible and goes directly to teaching materials, instructor support, and youth programming.

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Non-Profit TIN: 83-4229696