Widely considered America’s first prima ballerina, Tallchief is being celebrated by New York City Ballet, where she was a ...
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 ...
Tallchief and her sister, Marjorie Tallchief, went on to found the Chicago City Ballet and remains influential in the dance world — especially to Native American children. In Tallchief's honor ...