Programs

Aligned with our mission, CAGE is dedicated to providing quality programs throughout the Philadelphia Region and beyond. 
We offer: public and private performances, teaching artist workshops and residencies, dance troupe professional development, and more. Programs are provided in-person and online, following COVID-19 health and safety measures.

Khmer Language & Arts (KLA) Program

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A collaborative program presented by CAGE and the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia.  Khmer Language & Arts Program (KLA) provides weekly classes (October-May) to introduce, teach, and enrich Philadelphia's community through Khmer arts and culture.  KLA offers: Beginner's Cambodian Classical Dance Class, Intermediate Cambodian Classical Dance Class, Advanced Cambodian Classical Dance Class, Language and Cultural Immersion, and more.

Every year, KLA hosts a culminating Annual Cambodian Dance Recital to celebrate the accomplishments and progress of the program.  Photos from our first and second Annual Cambodian Dance Recital below:

Professional Dance Troupe

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CAGE provides the opportunity for Cambodian dance artists to develop professional skills and artist portfolios.  This program also trains Cambodian dance artists to become high-quality teaching artists.  Professional troupe members audition into the program and upon acceptance gain access to performance, professional development, and artistic enhancement opportunities. 

CAGE offers private and public performances. For public performances (ex: block parties, non-ticketed events), CAGE offers performance rates on a sliding scale model to ensure we are able to provide equitable performance services. Private events (ex: weddings, birthday parties, or ticketed events) performance rates are non-negotiable and may include a travel fee if the event is more than 10 miles away from our studio location. You can request a CAGE Professional Dance Troupe performance by emailing us at CAGE@CAGEmpowering.org

Community Workshops

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Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, CAGE is unable to provide free and low-cost community workshops. We are currently working on bringing these opportunities back.
Community Workshops are opportunities for community members to gently ease their way into art-making. Whether you are an artist, aspiring artist, or just curious, these workshops offer the chance to explore different mediums and learn about Cambodian and Cambodian American cultures. Workshops include dance, food, books, painting, and more. 

Past Events
2023

• Ps&Qs x CAGE Collaboration 2023
• Cambodian Flag Raising Ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall

• CAGP Annual Cambodian New Year Banquet
• PECO AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
• East Passyunk Community Center AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
• Kirkbride School Community Day
• Green Woods Charter School AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

2022

• CAGP Annual Cambodian New Year Banquet
• Ps&Qs x CAGE Collaboration 2022
• Cambodian Flag Raising Ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall
• 2nd Annual Cambodian Dance Recital
• #FundPHLArts Rally at Philadelphia City Hall
• MCAPAA APAHM Celebrations at Philadelphia City Hall
• ​URBN AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
• AAU Annual Mid-Autumn Festival

2021

• PA College of Art & Design Dialogue on Asian Hate
• Bodine High School International Day Workshops
• PCDC's Women's Wellness Day
• PADEO Workshop
• Ps&Qs x CAGE Collaboration 2021
• Cambodian Dance Stretch Days with Vendors Association of FDR Park
• Mural Arts Public Unveiling Event at Hardena Philly

2020

• Galentine's Day: Paint with a Khmer Twist
• CIFWI's Cultural Loss/Identity Workshop
• Bi-Weekly Facebook Live Cambodian Dance Stretching Sessions
• CAGE Graduation Open Mic
• Khmer New Year Virtual Dance Performance
• Khmer Community COVID19 Emergency School Supply Kits at FDR Park
• Philly Cambodian New Year Census 2020 Challenge

2019

• VietLead's Tet Festival
• CAGE's 3rd Annual Valentine's Day Workshop
• Social Dance Workshop with Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
• Khmer New Year Banquet for Mekong River NYC
• CAGP 40th Annual Cambodian New Year Celebration
• International Day Social Dance Workshops at Bodine High School
• Arts & Crafts with the Rolling Rodeo at Southwark Elementary School
• Diversity Fair at Highland Park Elementary School
• Culture & Language Program 1st Annual Dance Recital
• Mayor's Commission on Asian American Affairs AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

2018

• CAGE's 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Workshop
• VietLead's Tet Festival
• CAGE's Monthly Khmer Dance Workshop - February
• AAI Annual Spring Banquet
• CAGE's Monthly Khmer Dance Workshop - April
• PASSi Cambodian New Year Celebration
• World Dance Day
• Pan Asian Association Annual Banquet
• Asian-American Licensed Beverage Association New Years Banquet
• Independence Blue Cross Asian American Heritage Month Celebration
• Mastery Charter -- Thomas Campus, AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
• CAGE's Mother's Day Brunch
• Mayor's Commission on Asian American Affair's AAPI Heritage Month Celebration in the Courtyard, City Hall
• CAGE's Monthly Khmer Dance Workshop - May
• Asian Mosaic Fund Giving Circle 2018 Celebration and Grantee Reception
• CAGE's Monthly Khmer Dance Workshop - July - Bok Bar
• PECO First Friday - Barnes Foundation
• CAGE's Monthly Khmer Dance Workshop - August - Bok Bar
• SCRIBE Video Center's Street Movies - Mifflin Square Park
• Artist Bash: Fierce Women - Barnes Foundation
• South Philly International Food Festival - St. Aquinas School

2017

• VietLead's Tet Festival 
• CAGE's Valentine's Day Folk Dance Workshop
• CAGP Annual Cambodian New Years Celebration
• Philadelphia Chapter-- NOW Annual Spring Fundraiser
• Francis Scott Key School Cambodian and Laos New Years Celebration
• Mastery Charter Elementary School-- Thomas Campus, AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
• 5th Annual Cambodian New Years Block Party
• SCRIBE Video Center's Street Movies-- Mifflin Square Park
• CAGE's Khmer Fashion Party + Photo Shoot
• AAU's 22nd Annual MidAutumn Festival 
• 2nd Annual B[L]OK Party 2017
• Master Class with Lanica October 2017
• Master Class with Lanica November 2017
• Master Class with Lanica December 2017

2016

• Philadelphia Recovery Community Center
• AAU's Mid-Autumn Festival
• SCRIBE's Street Movies! at Mifflin Square Park
• Social Dance Workshop at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
• SEAMAAC's Kicking Off Event: Mifflin Square Park Planning
• Office Warming Party

2015

• Friends of Friends Philadelphia Annual Fundraising Banquet
• AAU's Mid-Autumn Festival