Brave New Ballet - The Story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

The inspiring history of a group of men who were determined to dance and live with the freedom to be themselves! In the 1970s, an all-male ballet company called Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo was formed in New York City--but the dancers did not play only traditional male roles on stage. Instead, “The Trocks” dressed in tutus and wigs. They danced in both male and female roles. Their practices and performances were precise and serious, but the dancers brought joy, comedy, and whimsy to the stage! With determination, hard work, and a desire to create an all-inclusive and empowering LGBTQ+ community, Les Ballets Trockadero is a global sensation today, and its international cast of dancers perform sold-out shows worldwide. They celebrated their fiftieth aniversary in 2024.

Product details

• Authors: Robyn McGrath, Alexander Mostov
• Assisted by: Alexander Mostov (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 03.03.2026
• EAN: 9798217049370
• ISBN: 9798217049370
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; USA, 20th Century, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Performing Arts / Dance, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Boys & Men, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, People & places (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Dance, ballet (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet