How Osage dancer Maria Tallchief became America’s 1st major prima ballerina

For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet.
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