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The first great Native American prima ballerina. She danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and the New York City Ballet, performing in such famous pieces as The Nutcracker and The Firebird.Her father was a Chief in the Osage Nation.She and Galina Ulanova were both esteemed prima ballerinas.
BEFORE FAMEShe broke away from social norms at the time for Native American women and moved to Beverly Hills, California with her family to pursue ballet.
PERSONAL LIFEShe was married to George Balanchine for six years.
FUN FACTSDancer Maria Tallchief were born on Saturday, birthstone is Garnet, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Ox, it is 21 days until Maria Tallchief next birthday.
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