Trophy
- Description
- Dance trophy belonging to Jennifer Lynn Tzemis. The trophy has Comedy and Tragedy masks mounted on the top and an engraved placard on the base. Text on the placard reads: "AM Dance Spectrum '92 | D.E.A. '91 - M.B.C. '92 | Jennifer Tzemis."
- Historical Notes
- Brooklyn-born Jennifer Tzemis lived with her parents on Staten Island. Jennifer worked in finance, like her father, sister, and fiancé, Rick. She was a chartered financial analyst and vice president at Fred Alger Management. During their commute, she and her father talked of founding a family financial firm. On September 11, Jennifer was at her office on the North Tower’s 93rd floor. She was 26 years old.
Curator's Comment
From an early age, Jennifer Tzemis loved to dance with her sisters. She attended classes at a studio on Staten Island and participated in competitions. Jennifer received many awards at these events, including this trophy. In addition to studying ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical dance, she also taught ballet and tap to children. Jennifer’s sister Sophia recalled “the expression and joy” that characterized her dancing and how Jennifer felt the activity “should be shared by everyone."
- Accession Number: C.2013.362.4
- Dimensions: 13 in X 3.5 in X 2.5 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 33.02 cm X 8.89 cm X 6.35 cm
- Source: Stamatios and Nancy Tzemis
- Credit Line: Gift of Stamatios, Nancy, Sophia, and Nicole Tzemis
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