Trailblazer: Lazlo Major of New York’s all-male comedy ballet company The Trocks

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Trailblazer: Lazlo Major of New York’s all-male comedy ballet company The Trocks

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlos (or The Trocks as they are generally referred to) are a unique dance troupe – an all-male ensemble combining humor with high-brow dance. Ahead of their UK tour, we caught up with dancer Lazlo Major to swap travel stories.

What’s been the most random destination you’ve visited?

We travel a lot with The Trocks, and during one of the company’s recent tours across the USA I was in Fort Lauderdale in the state of Florida. I met a really nice guy and we instantly connected. Following the tour, and after two days back home in New York, I decided to buy a ticket and fly back to Florida to spend some more time with the guy. We had a great time together. So, I’d say the sudden return trip to Fort Lauderdale was pretty random, but it felt right.

Where has been your best vacation and why?

One of my best vacations was a trip to France earlier this year. After The Trocks finished a tour to Italy I went directly to Paris and spent a week with good friends. I plan to go back very soon and would love to spend a month in the city, quality time with friends as well as use the time to improve my French! France is definitely one of my favorite countries. I love the people, the language, the culture and the French cuisine. The cities are beautiful, very atmospheric and friendly.

Where has been your worst vacation and why?

I’ve been fortunate enough not to have any bad vacations. I’m an optimistic person and see the positive in even the worst of situations!

What has been your most romantic trip?

It has to be a trip to Milan. I was there for two weeks and I met a really sweet guy. He showed me around the beautiful city, we went for walks at night and we dined in Milan’s oldest restaurant close to the river. We did lots of romantic things. It was perfect!

Would you avoid any specific countries?

No, the opposite, I would like to see and experience as many countries as possible. I’m very lucky to be in a dance company that performs in many different cities across the world. I’ve enjoyed every city we’ve travelled to so far. I joined The Trocks in September 2014 and have already toured across the USA, performed in the Netherlands, Italy, Serbia and Spain. I would go back to all of them, rather than avoid any of them.

Do you prefer to travel solo or with a partner?

As a member of The Trocks I am one of 16 dancers and we’re all together a lot on tour. Like many professional dance companies we have busy schedules, including class and rehearsals most days of the week and at set times. To ensure everything runs smoothly on and off stage, and so the shows are up and running on time, we have to be extremely disciplined and punctual. So, away from The Trocks, I’m really sensitive when people are late. I’m also very independent, so when the opportunity arises to take a vacation I prefer to travel solo.

What is your favorite thing about your home city?

My favorite things in Hungary are my family and my childhood home. I was born in Mosonmagyaròvàr, Hungary and I grew up in Jánossomorja. I moved away from home 12 years ago to train at the Györ Dance and Art School in the northwest of the country. When I go home it feels like I went back in time, like I’m a young boy again, as all the things in my family house and bedroom look the same as when I moved away.

Where were you going the last time you stepped on a plane?

I was going from New York to Genoa in Italy, but there’s going to be a lot of planes in the coming months – I’m soon flying to Japan for a month-long tour with The Trocks. After USA, Japan is one of the countries we tour to the most. Straight after the Japan tour it’s back to New York for the rest of the summer before heading to the UK for the company’s London dates and UK tour in the autumn. It will be the first time I’ve performed with The Trocks in the UK and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s very exciting The Trocks will be in the West End of London for two weeks followed by performances in places as far south as Southampton to Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland!

What is your dream destination and why?

I’d really like to go to Australia, Brazil and Thailand for a short vacation. If the destination was more long term it would need to be where people are friendly and appreciate the work I do, and most importantly where I can continue to learn.

The Trocks will begin their UK tour at The Peacock theatre in London.