Madame Stuart

Who is Madame Stuart?

C.D. Stuart, known under her stage name Madame Stuart, was a ballet dancer, acrobat, tightrope-walker, singer, musician, actress, dance teacher, composer and beer brewer. She played an important part in Norwegian cultural history as a pioneer in several fields. She is one of the most known artists in 18th-century Norway, and she can be regarded as the first Norwegian ballerina. She is considered to be the first ballet dancer to perform in Oslo and Norway.