Show cambodian dance only for kin kings s pleasure the cambodian dance Is an established art that goes back several centuries it never has changed as far is as the the style and the dress is concerned the imperial tin nn dancers are entirely a separate institution ution from all other organizations in indochina indo china clilia or elese where the ballet la Is under the direct supervision ot of the ruling monarch orent great care la Is taken in the training of a ballerina not only Is she under the constant sigil of 0 the dunce dance instructor but also her food her sleep and her recreation art are so he regulated that eventually she can be controlled like an automaton the cambodian Cambo dlan ballet la Is exclusively for the entertainment ot of the king and ills his court un on rare occasions a cambodian ballet has been seen outside the palace sometimes occidental travelers specially favored by the king have lieen been permitted to witness the dance in his courtyard mentor meutor magazine |