Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at Birmingham Hippodrome
Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 November 2008
The legendary Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo bring glamour to Birmingham Hippodrome as part of a Dance Consortium tour. The company, who have recently completed an acclaimed season at Sadler’s Wells in London perform at Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 5 until Saturday 8 November.
“The Trocks push ballet to joyful extremes, but they never neglect its discipline.” The Independent
Affectionately known as the THE TROCKS, the company’s 16 professional male dancers faithfully bring to life some of the greatest moments of classical ballet, displaying startling technique. Treading a fine line between high art and high camp, the dancers, including Ida Nevasayneva, Sveltlana Lofatkina and Lariska Dumbchenko, perform en pointe in glittering tutus combining a loving knowledge of dance with a wicked sense of fun.
THE TROCKS present a selection of their greatest works including choreographic fireworks from Paquita, Pas de Quatre and the company’s signature piece, Swan Lake, Act II.
“Every one of the male dancers believes in the romance and glamour of the great Russian ballet, and jokes aside they dance these ballets for real.” The Times
Founded in 1974 by a group of ballet enthusiasts for the purpose of presenting a playful, entertaining view of traditional, classical ballet in parody form, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo have since performed in over 500 cities around the world delighting dance aficionados and novices alike. Under the artistic direction of Tory Dobrin, the company has garnered huge popularity with fan clubs as far afield as Japan, and regular tours across the world. The 2004/2005 tour marked the company’s 30th anniversary which included performances at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. They have been the subject of many television shows across the world including a South Bank Show documentary and in 2006 won the Critics Circle Award for most outstanding repertoire.
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