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What goes through a drag ballerina's mind while dancing?

A "Trocks" dancer describes what goes through his mind while dancing.

Aired 06/04/2021

American Masters

What goes through a drag ballerina's mind while dancing?

Clip: 6/4/2021 | 1m 32sVideo has Closed Captions

A "Trocks" dancer describes what goes through his mind while dancing.

A dancer from "The Trocks" describes what goes through his mind while dancing the part of Odette in Swan Lake. Is he trying to portray a man playing a ballerina? Or just a ballerina? At the end of the day, it's about relating to the audience.

Aired 06/04/2021

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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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