LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 8PM
Dance at its finest and funniest. A guaranteed hoot for people who know nothing of ballet and an absolute must-see for those who think they’ve seen it all!
Look no further for top-notch ballet that’s also uproariously funny! Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is the world’s foremost all-male ballet company. Parodying the conventions of romantic and classical ballet, the troupe has been entertaining audiences since its founding in 1974 with its signature comedic style. The dancers portray both male and female roles, famously en travesti and en pointe, cleverly spoofing some of your all time favorite works in this special 50th anniversary season!
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Colloquially known as “The Trocks,” the troupe went from performing in Off-Off Broadway lofts to becoming a national dance phenomenon, renowned for its blend of cheeky humor with stunning virtuosity and obvious skill and talent. The Trocks are pioneers of diversity and acceptance, setting them apart from mainstream ballet companies that still cling to rigid approaches. They are committed to bring the pleasure of dance to as many people as possible, while simultaneously sending those audiences into stitches by exaggerating the foibles, accidents, and underlying incongruities of serious dance.