Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
I was a fundraiser for American Ballet Theatre for 14 years, so I am familiar with the art form. In that time, I have seen the world renowned Trockaderos several times, and it is always the greatest experience! The art of dance with some amazing comedy thrown in! The men do a great job as ballerinas!
The “Trocks” take classical ballet and turn it on its ass! In the classical ballet you are familiar with, men never go on pointe. Here, the Trock men do, all the time. And just to be clear, as easy as they make it look, it is hard as heck, especially for the male body. In fact, many of the classical moves are performed by the Trok men, and they do it to perfection. FYI, that means these guys are working their tushies off all year long. Presenting this art to you, the audience, takes a tremendous amount of dedication and hard work.
For three weeks this holiday season, enter the satirical, skilled, and slapstick corner of the ballet world with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo! The company returns to The Joyce celebrating its 50th anniversary as the world’s foremost gender-skewing comic ballet company. Parodying the conventions of romantic and classical ballet with hilarious reimaginings, The Trocks are sure to deliver “the funniest night you’ll have at the ballet” (The Guardian). With two unforgettable programs, highlights include the New York premiere of Durante Verzola’s Symphony, inspired by George Balanchine’s Symphony in C, as well as Giselle (Act 2), Raymonda’s Wedding, Swan Lake (Act 2), and more!
For tickets and more information, visit The Joyce Theater website where Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is performing tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17th through January 5, 2025!
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