Signe Dorthea Krohn Gjessing (1996) is a Norwegian folk dancer, musician and actor from Oslo. She is currently in Frikar Dance Company’s talent program, studies folk song at The Norwegian Academy of Music and is educated actor in the tradition of Jacques Lecoq. The traditional Norwegian dances have been with her since she was a child. Today she is part of the growing social dance scene in Norway and a reputed dancer both as performer and teacher. Her artistic work combines folk music, theatre and movement, such as in the performance «Sammenslått» at Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival (2023) and “Streik!” (2024).
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