 She never became very known as a ballet dancer and was said to have been more noted for her appearance than her talent; in 1776, she is briefly mentioned as one of the shepherdesses in a ballet.In 1778, Prince Frederick Adolf noticed her during her performance as a pageboy, and after having seduced her, he became genuinely in love with her.The year after, 1779, she is no longer recorded as employed in the ballet and are noted to be living with Frederick.