Monica Bill Barnes to Open American College Dance Festival at KSC

From AJ Fox, Redfern Arts Center:

Keene State will host the American College Dance Festival Association New England Conference from Wednesday to Saturday, March 9 to 12 at the Redfern Arts Center, which will open with a performance by acclaimed New York choreographer Monica Bill Barnes. The conference, presented by KSC’s Theatre and Dance Department, will continue with four adjudicated dance concerts highlighting the work of faculty, guest artist and student choreographers, culminating with a special gala performance by guest artists.

The opening performance by Monica Bill Barnes and Company will take place on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Theatre; tickets range from $20 to $7, or $5 for KSC students. The adjudicated concerts will take place at 1 and 8:15 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, March 10 and 11 in the Main Theatre, and will be followed by public feedback sessions with adjudicators; tickets are $5 for the concerts, and admission is free for the feedback sessions. The closing performance will take place on Saturday, March 12 at 4 p.m. in the Main Theatre; tickets range from $10 to $6. This final performance will feature distinguished dance professionals including David Dorfman, Monica Bill Barnes and Mark Haim.

Tickets for Monica Bill Barnes and other American College Dance Festival events are available at the Redfern Arts Center box office. Call 603-358-2168, or visit www.keene.edu/racbp.

For more information on the Festival or its events, visit the keene.edu news site.