The Exploration Place will soon unveil its new temporary exhibit, which has close ties to Prince George.
The exhibit, Inga Andersen: The Blackout Girl Remembered, celebrates the life of Andersen, who rose to international fame as a dancer, choreographer, actress, and World War 2 performer.
Assistant Curator, Chad Hellenius explains the legacy she built in Prince George.
“She wasn’t actually born in Prince George, she was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but came here very young at age 3 in 1912.”
“During the 20’s she had quite the busy dance studio, and she started that at age 16.”
Hellenius says Andersen was a boundary pusher while performing overseas, not only being censored but also making it on Hitler’s execution list.
He added she was the first person to start performing for British and Canadian troops in World War 2.
The nickname “Blackout Girl” was given because she was often performing in blackout conditions without a mic, and using bombed-out buildings as a stage.
Hellenius says the hope is to bring back the talk around Andersen and bring a bit of pride back to Prince George.
The exhibit will be open to the public on December 7th, in the George Phillips Exhibit Gallery.
More information about the exhibit can be found on The Exploration Place’s website here.
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