“Dance from your heart and love your music, and the audience will love you in return.” Maria Tallchief

Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Tallchief American ballerina is born.

Maria Tallchief was considered America’s first major prima ballerina. She was the first Native American to hold the rank, and is said to have revolutionized ballet.

Maria Tallchief – American Ballerina – Associated Links:

Biography:

• Maria Tallchief | National Women’s History Museum
• Maria Tallchief | Biography
• Maria Tallchief | Britannica
• Maria Tallchief | Notable Biographies
• Maria Tallchief | Oklahoma Historical Society
• Maria Tallchief | National Women’s Hall of Fame
• Maria Tallchief | Houston Culture
• Maria Tallchief | Encyclopedia.com
• Maria Tallchief | ThoughtCo

Books on Amazon:

• Maria Tallchief: America’s Prima Ballerina by Larry Kaplan

Maria Tallchief – Ballerina – Related Links:

• 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
• Ballerina Tallchief performs for President John F. Kennedy (1962) | The Kennedy Center |
• From the Archive: Maria Tallchief | WTTW Chicago

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