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Maria Tallchief

Maria Tallchief was a professional ballerina prominent in the 1940s-1960s and a member of the Osage Nation. Tallchief was considered America's first Native American prima ballerina and was said to have revolutionized ballet. Before her passing, Tallchief was awarded several accolades for her accomplishments in ballet and her pride in her Native American heritage.

Maria Tallchief

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