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

Clip: 06/04/2021 | 1m 32s | Video has closed captioning.

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: 06/04/21

Rating: NR

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

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