Monica Bill Barnes, creator of Monica Bill Barnes and Company, is an exuberant woman, all smiles and expressions, especially when she's talking about dance. On this night, she was very articulate and enthusiastic, despite the fact that she had just finished a nearly two hour dance performance. She is extremely well-toned, the sinews visible when she’s executing a dance move are still present when she’s at rest. Judging from her show on Thursday night, Monica Bill Barnes and Company are definitely ready to take on the world. This Q & A session was conducted after the performance.
This article appears in Jan 20-26, 2011.