Khon Training with PKDC
Experience Thai Traditional and/or Contemporary Dance
Ready to train with some of Thailand’s most distinguished dance artists? Pichet Klunchun Dance Company (PKDC) offers customized training opportunities for individuals or groups — from complete beginners to professionals — in Thai Traditional Dance (Khon), Contemporary Dance, or a unique fusion of both.
Whether you’re looking for an immersive introduction or an intensive artistic deep-dive, our program allows you to learn directly from PKDC’s professional dancers in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Duration: 1 days up to 4 weeks
Venue: at our Chang Theater or Off-site in Thailand or Overseas
Registration: Private or group registration available
Program Highlights:
- Customized Learning Path: Focus on Thai Traditional Dance (Khon), Contemporary Dance, or combine elements of both.
- Professional Instruction: Receive personal guidance from PKDC’s highly experienced dancers.
- Flexible Format: Private training or group sessions tailored to your interests, goals, and experience level.
- Creative & Cultural Immersion: Explore artistic movement, body awareness, and cultural context through a practice-based approach.
- Optional Artistic Collaboration: For artists interested in co-creation or research-based practice, additional collaboration pathways may be discussed.
Why trained with PKDC?
At the heart of PKDC’s training lies Khon, the traditional Thai masked performance regarded as one of Thailand’s most refined and symbolic art forms. Khon features four main archetypes — the hero, the heroine, the giant, and the monkey — each with distinct physical expressions, energies, and movement vocabularies.
Training in Khon is not only a physical discipline but also a cultural and philosophical entry point into Thai values, belief systems, and storytelling structures. Through learning Khon, participants gain a deeper understanding of Thai worldview and aesthetic foundations.
At PKDC, this traditional system is re-examined and re-contextualized through a contemporary lens. Our dancers integrate Khon’s rigorous form with personal experience, creative inquiry, and contemporary movement principles. This hybrid approach provides a unique framework for exploring the body, identity, and artistic expression.
Who Can Join:
- Dancers, choreographers, performing artists (all levels welcome)
- Educators, researchers, or students in the performing arts
- Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Thai movement arts — no dance background required.
Fees and Funding:
- PKDC is an independent, self-sustaining dance company. All training participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and training fees. Though if you need accommodation recommendation, please let us know.
- Our fee structure for private class is at 1,500 THB for 1 hour — we aim to make this experience accessible while supporting our dancers and company operations. For group training, please inquire. Costs may vary depending on the length of training, number of participants, and proposed learning focus.
- If you are applying for external funding, PKDC can issue a letter of invitation and discuss ways to align your training proposal with grant or institutional goals.
Reach out to us
by filling out the online application form below, Or Contact us via Facebook page or email for any questions that you may have.
