travesty dancer
n.— «Forget about those famous old Russian ballerinas of yesteryear: you haven’t really seen a dying swan until you’ve seen the Trocks, as this company of male travesty dancers is affectionately known.» —“Dance Listings” New York Times Dec. 12, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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