Title:
Maria Tallchief / Terry Barber.
Author:
Barber, Terry, 1950- author.
Publication Information:
[Edmonton, Alberta] : Grass Roots Press, [2015]
©2015
Call Number:
LEVEL 1
Abstract:
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.
ISBN:
9781771530453
Series:
First Nations series
First Nations.
Physical Description:
48 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm.
Subject Term:
Contents:
A star on stage -- Early years -- Maria's teachers -- Maria's prince of dance -- The prima ballerina -- Family and fame -- Maria passes the torch -- Glossary -- Talking about the book.
Personal Subject:
Personal Author:
Subject:
