According to the Sounds of Angkor archive, Cambodia's royal dance tradition during the reign of King Norodom (1834–1904) was heavily influenced by Siam.
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King Norodom's father, King Ang Duong (reigned 1848–1860), spent approximately 27 years living at the Siamese royal court in Bangkok before returning to Cambodia. After his return in the mid-19th century, he introduced Siamese court dance traditions to the Cambodian palace.
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The article states that during King Norodom's reign in the second half of the 19th century, the royal dance troupe consisted of about 500 dancers, and all of their teachers were Siamese. It also records that when King Norodom died in 1904, more than 300 Thai dancers were still serving in the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.
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These records indicate that the revival and development of Cambodia's royal dance tradition during the late 19th century relied heavily on Siamese teachers and performers.
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https://www.soundsofangkor.org/english/dance-theater/king-norodom-actresses
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