Marguerite Charlotte Lavoie

Marguerite Charlotte Lavoie (1912–2005), also known as Carlotta, was a Canadian dancer. She became Canadian artist Frederick Simpson Coburn's muse and was portrayed in multiple of his paintings and photographs.

Life Marguerite was born in Saint-Jerôme (now Métabetchouan), Quebec in 1912. After becoming an orphan at the age of 4, she was raised by an aunt. She met the dancer and choreographer Alvarez (Gérard Hébert) at a Saint John Baptist parade in Montréal. He became her partner in the stage and in life.

Career Carlotta built her career in Montreal between the years 1930 and 1950. Carlotta introduced Coburn to the dance, which helped him anticipate her movements and capture them through his photos.