Shaken Not Stirred: Ballets With a Twist in White Plains

Ballets With a Twist brings the Hollywood glamour and modern-day pop influences of its Cocktail Hour: The Show to international audiences. The performance is expertly designed to adapt to each performance space, from dinner theaters to nightclubs. On June 16, the blend of original choreography, music and costume design will take the stage at White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC). Choreographer/Creator Marilyn Klaus offers a program of dancing “drinks,” such as the James Bond spy-inspired number “Martini” and the bluegrass Kentucky Derby-inspired “Mint Julep.” The WPPAC performance will also feature the premiere of a new piece called “Soirée.” This cabaret-style floor-show is set to an original score by composer and former Cyndi Lauper keyboardist Stephen Gaboury, who incorporates influences from jazz, classical, pop and more. The company comes to life in costumes that were designed specially by Catherine Zehr for each number in the program. For more info, visit: wppac.com.

A version of this article first appeared in the June issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.