Signe Hofgaard

Signe Hofgaard Tveteraas (2 April 1901 – 9 January 1998) was a Norwegian dancer, choreographer and organizational leader.

She was born in Fredrikshald, and was married to dentist and artist Vilhelm Tveteraas from 1928.[1] Her daughter Tone was married to writer Jens Bjørneboe.[2] After dancing studies in Switzerland and Germany, she made her stage debut in Oslo in 1925. She was co-founder of the organization Norsk Ballettforbund, which she also chaired for several years. She was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav for her contributions to Norwegian dance.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Hansteen, Valdemar. "Signe Hofgaard Tveteraas". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Wandrup, Fredrik. "Jens Bjørneboe". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Signe Hofgaard". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
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