Maria Tallchief: Making Ballet American, Chapter 1
Widely considered America’s first prima ballerina, Tallchief is being celebrated by New York City Ballet, where she was a ...
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75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina
Tallchief was born Elizabeth “Betty” Maria Tall Chief on Jan. 24 ... However, when the curtain rose, Tallchief turned in an electric performance that embodied the magical Firebird of lore ...
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Extraordinary Women: Ballerina Maria Tallchief
Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born a century ago this year. The New York City Ballet celebrates her centenary next month with a performance of selections from her signature roles. At Back Lane ...
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Barbie Honors Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief with Doll for Native American Heritage Month (Exclusive)
The doll wears Tallchief's outfit from her performance in The Firebird at the ... [the ballet company] asked my mother to change her name to Maria Tallchiev, and my mother said, 'I will change ...
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75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina
As young girls, Maria and Marjorie both showed ... However, when the curtain rose, Tallchief turned in an electric performance that embodied the magical Firebird of lore, completing the difficult ...