Maria Tallchief Rank
About Maria Tallchief
Maria Tallchief was mostly credited for transforming ballet dancing in the United States. She has been described by many as the first major American ballerina.
She began her training at the age of three years in Los Angeles before joining New York-based Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo after moving to the city two years later. She later joined a ballet company known as New York City Ballet. As one of the top stars of her era, she performed in a number of concerts including Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird”.
Parents
- Alexander Joseph Tall Chief
- Ruth Porter
Siblings
- Marjorie Tallchief
Spouse(s)
- George Balanchine (married from 1946 to 1952)
- Elmourza Natirboff (divorced in 1954)
- Henry D. Paschen Jr. (married until his death in 2004)
Children
- Elise Paschen
Honors
She received the National Medal of Arts in 1999.
The Chicago History Museum awarded her with the “Making History Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts” prize in 2011.
She is a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Trivia
The city of Oklahoma honored her by declaring June 29, 1953 as the "Maria Tallchief Day”.
In the 1970s, she was named a director at the renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Her sister was also a ballet dancer.
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F.A.Q. about Maria Tallchief
When is her birthday?
Maria Tallchief's birthday is on January 24, 1925.
In how many days is her birthday?
Maria's birthday is in 275 days
How old was Maria when she died?
She was 88 years old.
When did she die?
She died in April 11, 2013.
How old would she be today?
Maria Tallchief would be 99 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Maria from?
She was born in Fairfax, Oklahoma, U.S..