Are visions of Sugar Plum Fairies dancing in your head this holiday season? Then let us tell you about one of the most renowned Sugar Plum Fairies of all: Maria Tallchief, America's very first prima ballerina. Born in 1925 to an affluent Osage family in Oklahoma, Tallchief stunned audiences with her artistry and athleticism, eventually becoming the first prima ballerina for what's now the New York City Ballet. But it was her role in George Balanchine's restaging of The Nutcracker that would not only emblazon her in the history books but also help make the stage show a beloved holiday classic. Learn more and watch Tallchief dance at the link below.
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"Poetry in Motion": The Story of Maria Tallchief — America's First Prima Ballerina
It's impossible to tell the story of American ballet without giving credit to trailblazer Maria Tallchief, who would've celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year. The legendary dancer leapt and twirled her way to international stardom during the mid-20th century and is widely considered America's first prima ballerina.
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