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Maria Tallchief: America''s Prima Ballerina

By Maria Tallchief, Larry Kaplan (With)

Publisher: University Press of Florida, April 2005
ISBN: 9780813028460
MY HERO recommends this book to adult readers.
Annotation
The life of the legendary ballerina Maria Tallchief is told in her own words. Her fascinating memoir is the story of the rigors and pleasures of a dancer's life--an artist's rapid rise to fame that began on an Indian reservation in Oklahoma. Tallchief introduced ballet to the American public and became George Balanchine's wife and muse. Recipient of the 1996 Kennedy Center Honor. 32 pp. of photos. 352 pp. National author publicity.
User Reviews:
Erica A. M. | 4/9/2015 4:54 PM
I like the Heroes' pages about Maria Tallchief. They are very well written and accurate. I have these point shoes and when ever I think about her, I feel better in my shoes.
Brenna | 4/8/2015 5:26 PM
I am a dancer just like Maria and will be more like her when I get my pointe shoes then dance in the nutcracker!
Micheala Villegas | 6/16/2010 2:34 PM
Hi this book looks so awsome to read I admire
Maria Tallchief for her danceing because I am a Ballet dancer also!!!! I just can't wait till I get my shoes.Maria T is the best dancer ever.I am about to turn eleven yrs!!!

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