Olav Jørgen Hegge

Olav Jørgen Hegge (died August 26, 2005) was a Norwegian Hardanger fiddler and folk dancer with American ties.

He was named a master teacher by Norsk Folkemusikk- og Danselag.

He also judged fiddle competitions, both regional and national, and taught Hardanger fiddle at the University of Oslo and the Ole Bull Academy in Voss.

[1] Olav and his wife Mary Sanford Hegge would trade time throughout the year between Norway and St. Paul, MN until Olav died August 26, 2005.

Mary continues to dance and teach at the American Swedish Institute, and Tapestry Folkdance Center.