DeathFebruary 242023

Edith Roger

Edith Roger, Norwegian dancer and choreographer (born 1922)

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When
Friday, February 24 20233 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Edith Roger

At a glance

Born 1922-05-29; died 2023-02-24.

Known as: ballet dancer, choreographer, and theatre director. Citizenship: Norway.

Listed as: human.

Who they were

Personal life Roger was born in Son (now Vestby ) on 29 May 1922, a daughter of workshop owner Conrad Hansen and Sigrid Larsen. She was married to architect Ole-Carl Øien from 1950 to 1975. [ 1 ] ^ Cite error: The named reference nbl was invoked but never defined (see the help page ).

Edith Roger was a Norwegian dancer, choreographer, and stage director.

Path and career

Awards / honours: Dance Info Norway's Honorary Award, Arts Council Norway Honorary Award, and Hedda Honorary Award.

Career After moving to Oslo with her family, Roger trained classical ballet with Rita Tori , and during the Second World War she also trained free dance with Gerd Kjølaas . [ 1 ] She made her stage debut as dancer at Rogaland Teater in 1945. [ 2 ] She further played in revues at Chat Noir , and danced at Svenska Dansteatern. From 1948 she was assigned to the Ny Norsk Ballett  [ no ] , regarded among the ensemble's central performers. [ 1 ]

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