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Maria Tallchief in 'Swan Lake' - Photo by by Jack Mitchell

Maria Tallchief, an Osage woman, revolutionized ballet in the 1940s and became America’s first prima ballerina. The Osage Ballet hopes to continue her legacy.

Maria Tallchief, of the Osage Nation, was New York City Ballet and America's first prima ballerina. She helped popularize "The Nutcracker."

Maria Tallchief | Maria Tallchief 1925-2013 -- Chicago Tribune I remember photocopying ...

Maria Tallchief, one of the 20th century's greatest ballerinas and a force in the history of Chicago dance, has died at age 88.

Acclaimed dancer of rare talent broke down ethnic barriers and performed with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo

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Maria Tallchief, famous American ballerina and one of the muses (and wifes) of George Balanchine died on Thursday at the age of 88. She was born in an Indian

Marjorie Tallchief - France & USA - 1948: Marjorie Tallchief was a ballerina of Osage Nation heritage. She is the sister of ballerina Maria Tallchief and was the first Native American to become "primere danseuse etoile" in the Paris Opera Ballet. #womens #history #indigenous #women #artists #athletes