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 ...

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 ...

Donate here! Shondiin MayoICT 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 ...

Last night’s New York City Ballet program gave you an idea of Tallchief’s versatility and depth in a fitting tribute to her great talent.

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 ...