Edith Roger

Edith Roger
Roger with Rolf Daleng in 1959
Born(1922-05-29)29 May 1922
Vestby, Norway
Died24 February 2023(2023-02-24) (aged 100)
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
  • stage director
Awards

Edith Roger (29 May 1922 – 24 February 2023) was a Norwegian dancer, choreographer, and stage director.

She danced for Ny Norsk Ballett from its start, and then at the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. After her dancing career, she was assigned to Nationaltheatret as stage director for about thirty years. A recipient of Arts Council Norway Honorary Award, she was also honoured separately for her contributions to dance, and for her contributions to theatre.