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  • Published: 22 July 2002
  • ISBN: 9780399540080
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 112

Who Was Maria Tallchief?




Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina. Black-and-white illustrations provide visual sidebars to the history of ballet while taking readers through the life of this amazing dancer.

  • Published: 22 July 2002
  • ISBN: 9780399540080
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 112

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