Governments often use art as propaganda or attack artists for speaking out. How did the Cambodian government treat dancers under Communist rule? How did China treat dancers under Communist rule?

Unit 5: Cambodia and China – Paper
Cambodia & China Unit Paper (2 pages)

Prompt: “Governments often use art as propaganda or attack artists for speaking out. How did the Cambodian government treat dancers under Communist rule? How did China treat dancers under Communist rule?

How do you feel about artists speaking out or being oppressed today? Describe how a dance form you are familiar with has been used as a tool for social change?”