Sheri Bancroft and Jenn King

Recorded January 29, 2024 Archived January 29, 2024 37:15 minutes
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Description

Friends Sheri Bancroft [no age given] and Jenn Hall King (49) describe their friendship and notable work together as dancers, choreographers, and creatives “dancing through life.”

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Jenn Hall King shares her first memory of Sheri Bancroft. Sheri shares early memories of Jenn.
Jenn talks about her friendship with Sheri.
Sheri talks about her dance career with Jenn and choreographing with her. Jenn and Sheri talk about their first co-choreographed piece.
Jenn describes her creative process with Sheri.
Jenn and Sheri talk about Jenn moving to Murphy, North Carolina.
Jenn and Sheri talk about experiencing loss together within their families. Jenn and Sheri talk about the time Sheri and their mutual friend Erin Williams came to support Jenn after the loss of her husband.
Sheri describes their performing arts group "The Pizza Witches," which includes herself, Jenn, and Erin. Jenn describes a memorable moment within their group.
Jenn and Sheri describe The Pizza Witches' first performance.
Jenn and Sheri talk about an artistic collaboration they participated in in response to a difficult political election.
Jenn and Sheri talk about another performing arts piece where Sheri dressed as a tap-dancing ham.
Jenn and Sheri talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and the struggles they faced adapting their dance teaching. Jenn and Sheri talk about what sustained them during this time.
Sheri talks about a recent dance "master class" they participated in.
Sheri and Jenn talk about seeing live dance again after major difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sheri and Jenn talk about the depth of their relationship and what it means to them. Both express gratitude.

Participants

  • Sheri Bancroft
  • Jenn King

Recording Locations

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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