Our Programs
Khmer Language
Class Schedule: Every Sunday (unless class is canceled or there is a holiday) during the academic year, from 2:00-3:30pm.
Please talk to the program coordinator or any staff member to know where to get latest updates on class schedule.
Class levels: Beginner and Intermediate
Learning Outcomes by Level:
Beginner:
Know all or most of the consonants, vowels and numbers
Know and understand some daily conversational phrases
Intermediate:
Be able to read and write sentences.
Be able to comprehend and converse in daily basic conversation.
Class Expectations:
No phone usage and side conservations during class unless instructors allow for the lesson. Respect the instructors.
Supplies for class:
Paper, notebook
Pencil, pen
Eraser
Worksheets and class homework
Typical Class Structure:
1:50pm: Please arrive early to help set up tables and chairs if able.
2:00pm: Class starts, greet teachers and get into lesson.
3:30pm: Class ends, thank you and say goodbye to teachers.
There may be some quizzes or exams (not pass/fail basis) to occasionally assess the students’ learning so instructors can adjust lesson plans as needed.
Khmer Dance and Performing Arts
Class Schedule: Every Sunday (unless class is canceled or there is a holiday) during the academic year, from 3:30-5:00pm for all class levels. 5:00-6:00pm is time reserved for rehearsal or extra practice for older students as needed.
Please talk to the program coordinator or any staff member to know where to get latest updates on class schedule.
Class Areas:
Khmer Classical Dance
Khmer Folk Dance
Chaiyam Drumming
Dance teachers will assign students based on age group and skill level.
Class Motto - ROBAM
Respect
Obedience
Balance
Angelic
Motivation
Practice Attire:
Round neck t-shirts
Practice Kben
No hoodies, hats
Hair tied up and away from face
Shirt - No V-neckline
Typical Class Structure:
3:00pm: Arrive and get dressed into practice attire
3:30pm: Start class, greet teachers, Sompeah Kru Ceremony (teacher respect ceremony), and ROBAM Motto.
3:40pm: Start stretches and practice Chha Banchos (Khmer Dance Fundamentals)
3:50pm: Break off into student groups for dances assigned by instructor
4:50pm: Get ready to end class, clean up, thank and say goodbye to teachers
5:00pm-6:00pm: Extra practice for older students and/or rehearsal as needed.
Rehearsal dates/times will be scheduled outside of class times as needed before performances.
For dance performances, we appreciate parents’ help with:
Help with hair, makeup, dressing for performances
Set up, transport props to and from performance location
Food and drinks
Volunteering for students’ rides or carpooling when needed
Fruits and Materials for Sompeah Kru:
Dance Practice: Coconut and asian banana, incense sticks, and white or yellow candle.
Dance Performance: Coconut, asian banana, and 3-5 pairs of high-growing fruits (for example, apples, oranges, mangos, dragonfruit, 1 bunch of grapes, 1 bunch logan, avocado), incense sticks, and white or yellow candle. Please ask dance instructors for any questions.