Angkor Dance Troupe

What Angkor Dance Troupe does

Angkor Dance Troupe (ADT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 in Lowell, Massachusetts by Cambodian genocide survivors, established as an act of cultural preservation and survival in the wake of the Khmer Rouge era. The organization delivers youth-centered programs in Khmer classical dance (Robam), folk dance, and traditional music instruction, serving primarily Cambodian American youth (ages 6+) and families across Massachusetts and the broader New England region. Over 40 years ADT has trained more than 7,000 students and delivered over 400 public performances in the US and internationally, and in 2026 it is marking its 40th anniversary with a world-premiere production, gala, and impact campaign.

The core product portfolio comprises four program lines: a paid Dance and Music Program ($60 per 12-week semester), the free Summer Nights Program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, free 8-week School Residency Programs delivered through partnerships with local schools such as Butler Middle School and Bartlett Community Partnership School, and the Time to Rise Scholarship initiative for youth facing financial barriers. ADT operates from three Lowell locations: a mailing address (P.O. Box 1553), the primary studio at the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center within Lowell National Historical Park, and a costume department and workshop facility at Western Ave Studios. There is no proprietary software or digital platform; the organization's underlying "technology" is its repertoire of classical and folk choreography, traditional Khmer instruments (roneat, skor, tro), and the pedagogical expertise of master teachers, some of whom are sourced from Cambodia's Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) via a formal academic partnership.

ADT's business model is a multi-stream nonprofit revenue structure: program tuition, gala ticket sales ($100 individual / $1,000 table of 10), tiered event sponsorships ranging from $500 (Lotus Supporter) to $10,000 (TEVADA Presenting Sponsor), foundation and government grants (Massachusetts Cultural Council, A4 Arts Fund, Asian Community Fund), and crowdfunding scholarship donations. Distribution occurs through direct studio classes, in-school residencies, performance tours across New England, and documentary film partnerships (e.g., Flying Orb Productions, Boston Asian American Film Festival). The primary customer segments are Cambodian American youth and multi-generational families, with secondary engagement from educational institutions, cultural and community organizations, and local corporate sponsors.

Name

Angkor Dance Troupe

Legal name

Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.

Website

https://angkordance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angkor Dance Troupe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 in Lowell, Massachusetts, that preserves and teaches Khmer classical and folk dance and music to Cambodian American youth and families through studio classes, school residencies, and community performances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Arts Education

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural & Folk Dance Performances (MPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Contemporary & Modern Dance (MPAGADAB), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Khmer dance instruction
• Traditional performing arts
• Cultural arts education
• Youth dance programs
• Classical dance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lowell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Dance and music classes charged at $60 per 12-week semester, with scholarships available for financially disadvantaged youth
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships for the annual gala ranging from $500 (Lotus Supporter) to $10,000 (TEVADA Presenting Sponsor), providing recognition benefits and VIP access
3. Gala Ticket Sales: Individual tickets at $100 and table bookings for 10 guests, with additional donation options
4. Foundation Grants: Funding from arts foundations and community funds including A4 Arts Fund and Asian Community Fund to support operations and programs
5. Time to Rise Scholarship Donations: Crowdfunding and individual donations specifically designated for youth scholarship programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Angkor Dance Troupe delivers structured, master-teacher-led training in traditional Khmer classical and folk dance and Cambodian music to youth ages 6 and older in Massachusetts. Core offerings include semester-long dance and music studio classes, free summer and school residency programs, scholarships for low-income youth, and original productions such as the upcoming world premiere of "A Khmer Swan Lake" with Merrimack Repertory Theatre. The organization supplements instruction with public performances, gala fundraising events, and documentary filmmaking to preserve Khmer heritage nearly lost during the Khmer Rouge era.

Product overview

Angkor Dance Troupe is a youth-centered nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of performing arts programs centered on Khmer classical and folk dance and music instruction. The core offerings include the Dance Program and Music Program for youth ages 6+, supplemented by the Summer Nights Program (free, DCR-funded), School Residency Program (8-week school partnerships), and the Time to Rise Scholarship Program. The organization also produces original performances including the upcoming 'A Khmer Swan Lake' world premiere (2026) and hosts the annual 40th Anniversary Gala as its primary fundraising event. Productions such as 'My Dance, Children' documentary and 'Rain and Life' original performance support community engagement and cultural education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dance Program
• Music Program
• Summer Nights Program
• School Residency Program
• Time to Rise Scholarship Program
• 40th Anniversary Gala

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ students trained in Khmer performing arts since 1986
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Merrimack Repertory TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2026Partnership for world premiere of 'A Khmer Swan Lake' in 2026 as part of the 40th Anniversary celebration. ADT and MRT collaborated on this original production blending classical Khmer dance with contemporary theater.
• Lowell National Historical ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of Angkor Dance Troupe studio at Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center and venue for annual dance recitals at Boott Mill Events Center. Provides cultural programming support and community engagement opportunities.
• Butler Middle SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-year partnership providing free after-school Khmer dance program for students, culminating in Khmer New Year performances.
• ArtsEmersonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered for Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia screening and cast celebration event, hosting Cambodian cultural programming.
• Flying Orb ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocumentary collaboration producing 'Monkey Dance', 'Dance Family', and other films featuring ADT dancers. Ongoing collaboration for film projects and cultural programming.
• Boston Asian American Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-hosted Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia screening and related Cambodian cultural programming.
• Cambodian Mutual Assistance AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partnership for Bangsokol event and mutual support of Cambodian American community initiatives in Lowell.
• University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Asian American StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Asian American Cultures Festival partnership providing excerpts from fundraising productions for UML students and families at discounted rates.
• Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership bringing master teachers from Cambodia for residencies and training programs. Included visits from Lokru Proeung Chhieng and Neakru Yom Peng.
• The Sharing FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partnership offering performances and workshops to youth and families at events in Concord, MA.
• Lenzi'sminorOthersEvent venue host for the 40th Anniversary Gala in Dracut, Massachusetts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asian American Arts Centre: NYC-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and presenting Asian American cultural arts. Direct peer in mission of cultural preservation through artistic programming and community education.
• Asian Arts Initiative: Philadelphia-based nonprofit combining arts programming with community engagement and Asian American cultural programming. Comparable in operating as a community-centered arts nonprofit with educational and performance components.
• Cambodian Association of America: Los Angeles-based Cambodian community and cultural organization serving the largest Cambodian American population in the US. Comparable nonprofit structure, mission of cultural preservation, and youth/community programming focus.
• Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association: Lowell, MA-based Cambodian community organization and ADT's direct partner. Operates in the same geographic community with overlapping mission of supporting Cambodian American families and preserving Khmer cultural identity.
• National Cambodian Heritage Museum: Chicago-based Cambodian cultural preservation organization serving the US Cambodian diaspora. Direct peer in mission: preserving Khmer heritage and educating younger generations through cultural programming, with a comparable nonprofit operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Ballet: Major regional dance education and performance organization in the same Massachusetts/New England market. Closely comparable in offering dance education and performances, with stronger scale and broader dance styles.
• Mark Morris Dance Group: National nonprofit dance organization with school and community programs. Comparable in operating model as a dance education nonprofit with performances and community programming, though contemporary/modern rather than cultural folk dance.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Larger established dance education and performance nonprofit serving a broader community. Comparable in operating as a nonprofit dance education organization with a school, performances, and community outreach, but at a much larger scale and broader cultural focus.
• Dance Theatre of Harlem: National nonprofit dance company and school using dance to empower communities of color. Comparable in operating as a nonprofit dance education organization with deep community engagement and a school attached to a performing company.

Emerging players

• Khmer Cultural Development Institute: US-based Khmer cultural organization focused on preserving and developing Cambodian arts and culture. Direct peer in mission; smaller scale and less established programming, providing a reasonable emerging comparator for ADT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/angkordancetroupe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angkor-dance-troupe
• Instagraminstagram.com/angkordance

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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