Widely considered America’s first prima ballerina, Tallchief is being celebrated by New York City Ballet, where she was a ...

The Tallchief girls, who by then had joined their two last names, excelled under their new instructors, and Maria would go on to join the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, a prestigious dance company ...

On Nov. 27, 1949, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan, preparing to take the stage in the New York City Ballet’s premiere of ...

Runsabove said the first Oklahoman Native American Barbie means much for the dance world and Tallchief’s family ... to continue to honor Maria's legacy and her family, who have done an amazing ...

In tribute to Maria Tallchief, the first prima ballerina in the United States, Barbie has created an Inspiring Woman doll that celebrates her legacy. Tallchief is commemorated in a vibrant red dress, ...