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Maria Tallchief: Making Ballet American, Chapter 1
By Meryl Cates The ballerina Maria Tallchief was having dinner with her husband, the choreographer George Balanchine, at the Russian Tea Room in Manhattan when the impresario Sol Hurok approached ...
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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
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 ...
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Maria Tallchief celebration honors her contributions
Last night’s New York City Ballet program gave you an idea of Tallchief’s versatility and depth in a fitting tribute to her ...
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Maria Tallchief immortalized in Mattel’s Inspiring Women collection
Mattel’s line of Inspiring Women Barbie dolls now has a new addition, Oklahoma’s first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The company ...
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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 ...