by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 22, 2022 | News, The Latest
Every year since 2009, the U.S. Mint has issued $1 coins featuring designs celebrating influential Native American figures and tribes through its $1 Native American Coin Program. This coming year, the coin will feature iconic dancers Maria Tallchief (Osage), Marjorie...
by April Deocariza for Dance Magazine | Dec 20, 2021 | News
Marjorie Tallchief, renowned as the first American and Native American première danseuse étoile at the Paris Opéra Ballet, passed away on November 30 at her home in Delray Beach, Florida. She was 95. A member of the Osage Nation, Marjorie was the last surviving...
by April Deocariza | Aug 18, 2021 | News, Onstage, The Latest
In the 20th century, five Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma became trailblazers in ballet, performing with the world’s most renowned companies, becoming artistic directors, and founding schools, some of which are still active today. Their stories are ones to be...