Maria Tallchief : The First Native American Ballerina – Biography of Famous People | Children’s Biography Books

How did a Native American woman become a famous ballerina? What struggles did she win in order to claim her title in the world of ballet? How did the

Tallchief: America’s Prima Ballerina

Growing up on the Osage Indian reservation, Maria Tallchief was a gifted pianist and dancer. According to Osage tradition, women are not permitted to dance, but Maria’s parents recognized