Documentary 'Ballerina Boys' on Sky Arte Chronicles Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
The documentary 'Ballerina Boys,' directed by Chana Gazit and Martha Barylick, airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, June 26. It explores the history of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, an all-male American dance company founded in 1974, when cross-dressing was still illegal in some U.S. states. The film follows the company on tour, blending personal and professional stories to highlight their technical skill and ironic, intelligent subversion of gender stereotypes in dance. The company has become a reference point in the fight for LGBTQ rights.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Ballerina Boys' directed by Chana Gazit and Martha Barylick
- Airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, June 26
- Focuses on Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
- Company founded in 1974
- All-male American dance company
- Cross-dressing was illegal in some U.S. states at founding
- Company fights gender stereotypes in dance
- Film follows a tour and includes personal and professional stories
Entities
Artists
- Chana Gazit
- Martha Barylick
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
- Artribune
Locations
- United States