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A Night of Cabaret with the Alternative Dance Collective

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August 19, 2025

The Alternative Dance Collective will take to the Monkey House Lounge & Cabaret stage for a one-of-a-kind Cabaret evening.

On Saturday 30 August, Whitianga will be shimmering with sequins, laughter, and bold self-expression as the adult students of the Alternative Dance Collective take to the Monkey House Lounge & Cabaret stage for a one-of-a-kind Cabaret evening. This captivating event promises to dazzle audiences – it’s fun, it’s sassy and cheeky.

But what exactly is Cabaret? Far more than feathers and flirtation, Cabaret is a performance art originating in 17th-century Europe as a form of satirical entertainment. Today Cabaret is celebrated as an inclusive and empowering genre, blending humour, dance, and theatre. Miss Kitty Fantastico, their tutor extraordinaire, says about the upcoming show “When women take the stage with confidence, they don’t just dance – they claim their space. That’s the power of cabaret.”

The Alternative Dance Collective’s students have spent months honing their craft, learning not only the base choreography of Cabaret and heels, but also, their stage characters and solo numbers. Their performances range from classic vintage glamour to modern, edgy routines.

The Monkey House in Coghill Street was the first to introduce Burlesque shows to Whitianga over 4 years ago. Tickets are $20 – includes a glass of bubbles on arrival – available from Eventfinda or ADC.