On Nov. 27, 1949, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan, ...

Tallchief was born Elizabeth “Betty” Maria Tall Chief on Jan. 24, 1925, in Fairfax, Oklahoma. Her parents were Ruth Porter and Alexander Tall Chief, and she was raised in a prominent family ...

“We are able to connect with community, particularly the Osage Nation, to continue to honor Maria's legacy and her family, who have done an amazing job,” Runsabove said. To further Tallchief ...

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 ...

Maria Tallchief, Courtesy ... For Native American heritage month, the team at Barbie worked with Tallchief’s family and the Osage Nation to create a doll celebrating her inspiring story.

In tribute to Maria Tallchief, the first prima ballerina in the United States, Barbie has created an Inspiring Woman doll that celebrates her legacy. Tallchief is commemorated in a vibrant red ...