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Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Maria Tallchief

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American dancer Maria Tallchief.

Last updated on November 16, 2024.

Maria Tallchief

Elizabeth Marie Tallchief was an American ballerina. She was considered America's first major prima ballerina. She was the first Native American to hold the rank, and is said to have revolutionized ballet.

American - Dancer | January 24, 1925 - April 11, 2013

Source: Wikipedia

Above all, I wanted to be appreciated as a prima ballerina who happened to be a Native American, never as someone who was an American Indian ballerina. — © Maria Tallchief

Above all, I wanted to be appreciated as a prima ballerina who happened to be a Native American, never as someone who was an American Indian ballerina.

Maria Tallchief

Maria Tallchief

A ballerina takes steps given to her and makes them her own. Each individual brings something different to the same role.

Maria Tallchief

Maria Tallchief

What's important is that I'm working with very talented young people.

Maria Tallchief

Maria Tallchief

I don't mind being listed alphabetically. I do mind being treated alphabetically.

Maria Tallchief

Maria Tallchief

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