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Order Number	00087561
Title	"Gambol", Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Photographer	Jarzomb, Leo.
Collection ID	Herald Examiner Collection
Location/Accession	HE_b081_f1.2_i13
Date	1989
Physical Description	1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 24 cm. on sheet 21 x 26 cm.
Notes	Title supplied by cataloger.
Historical Data	Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, affectionately known as the Trocks, is an all-male ballet company co-founded in 1974 by Peter Anastos, Antony Bassae, and Natch Taylor - former members of the Trockadero Gloxinia Ballet Company. This all-male company portray both male and female roles, 'en travestie', performing in a humorous style that combines parodies of ballet, physical comedy, and "straighter" pieces inteded to show off the performers' technical skills. The Trocks have toured the world, with prolonged engagements in many major cities.
Description	Photograph shows four male ballerinas of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, in a parody of "Gambol". Unfortunately, none of the dancers have been identified. Photograph dated April 25, 1989.
Subject	Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Ballet companies--United States. Ballet dancers--United States. Ballet--California--Los Angeles. Ballet dancing for men--United States. Los Angeles Herald-Examiner photographs. Herald-Examiner Collection photographs.
Format	Photographic prints
Reproduction Information	Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Sub-Collection Name	Los Angeles Herald Examiner Photo Collection