Signe Hofgaard

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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]

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