Table of Contents Who Was Maria Tallchief 4 8 Getting Her Start Changing the World 12 18 Maria’s Legacy Glossary 22 23 To Learn More Index 24
Who Was Maria Tallchief Maria Tallchief was a world-famous prima ballerina She was the first Native American prima ballerina Maria was known for her graceful skill and energy 4
I WANTED TO BE RESPECTED AS A PRIMA BALLERINA WHO HAPPENED TO BE A NATIVE AMERICAN 1997 5
