About this episode

This episode tells the inspiring story of Maria Tallchief, a Native American ballerina who became a prima ballerina and influenced many young dancers.

Maria Tallchief was a famous Native American ballerina who became one of the best dancers in the world. She was born in 1925 in Oklahoma and was part of the Osage Nation. As a child, Maria loved to dance and practiced hard every day. She moved to New York City to follow her dream and joined the New York City Ballet. Maria amazed audiences with her beautiful performances and was the first American to become a prima ballerina. Her talent and dedication helped make ballet popular in America, and she inspired many young dancers to follow their dreams. 👉 Try your risk-free trial of Greenlight today: ⁠⁠www.greenlight.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠ 👉 Upgrade your bedding with Quince for free shipping and 365-day returns: ⁠⁠⁠www.quince.com/bedtimehistory 📖 We published our first book, Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy 🎉 Check out our new show, Bedtime Safari! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📢 ⁠⁠Donate via Patreon for a shout-out! 📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 500+ YouTube Videos

People in this episode

Host: Bedtime History

Topics covered

• ballet
• inspiration
• Native American history
• dance
• dedication

Sponsors

Greenlight, Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York City Ballet

Places: Oklahoma, Osage Nation

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