Cambodian Cultural Dance Troupe of San Jose
| Cambodian Cultural Dance Troupe of San Jose | |
|---|---|
| Common name | CCDTSJ |
| Type | Arts and culture |
| Focus areas | classical Khmer dance; folk dance; cultural performance; youth arts education |
| City | San Jose |
| State / province | California |
| Country | United States |
| Operating status | active |
The Cambodian Cultural Dance Troupe of San Jose (CCDTSJ) is a Khmer classical and folk dance school and performance group that has operated for more than 30 years, under the auspices of the Cambodian American Resource Agency (CARA). In 2024 and 2025 the troupe commemorated the artists targeted during the Khmer Rouge genocide with a series of workshops, classes, and performances at the Olinder Community Theater and at the School of Arts & Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Serves the wider Bay Area Cambodian-American community.
History
Founded in the 1990s.
Programs and services
Focus areas: classical Khmer dance; folk dance; cultural performance; youth arts education.