Signe Hofgaard Explained

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]}

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Signe Hofgaard Tveteraas . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Valdemar . Hansteen . . Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo. Norwegian . 25 May 2015 .
2. Encyclopedia: Jens Bjørneboe . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Fredrik . Wandrup . Fredrik Wandrup . . Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo. Norwegian . 25 May 2015 .
3. Encyclopedia: Signe Hofgaard . Store norske leksikon. Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 25 May 2015.