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Maria Tallchief  Cover Image Book Book

Maria Tallchief / Terry Barber.

Summary:

Maria Tallchief (1925-2013) was a famous prima ballerina. Born to a father from the Osage tribe and a mother with Scottish and Irish heritage, Maria Tallchief discovered her passion for ballet at the age of three. At 17, she moved to New York City, where she studied under and then married George Balanchine. Her dedication and hard work resulted in a style of dance that dazzled audiences around the world. Maria Tallchief retired from dance at the age of 40, but continued to support and inspire young ballerinas until her death at age 88. This biography is written in simple language and illustrated with black and white photos. It is accompanied by a brief glossary and discussion questions.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781771530453
  • Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
  • Publisher: Edmonton : Grass Roots Press, 2015.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
A star on stage - Early years - Maria's teachers - The Prince of Dance - The prima ballerina - Family and fame - Maria passes the torch -- Glossary -- Talking about the book.
Subject: Tallchief, Maria.
Ballerinas > United States > Biography.
Indian ballerinas > United States > Biography.
Osage Indians > United States > Biography.
Readers for new literates.
Genre: High interest-low vocabulary books.
Topic Heading: Aboriginal

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Mackenzie Public Library.

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