Maria Tallchief
Dancer

Maria Tallchief Net Worth

Maria Tallchief was an American dancer born on January 24, 1925 in Fairfax, OK. She was the first Native American prima ballerina and was renowned for her performances with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and the New York City Ballet. She is best remembered for her iconic roles in The Nutcracker and The Firebird.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 24, 1925
Birth Place Fairfax, OK
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 11, 2013 (age 88)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

American Dancer best known for becoming the first Native American prima ballerina. She danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and the New York City Ballet, performing in such famous pieces as The Nutcracker and The Firebird.

Before Fame

She broke away from social norms at the time for Native American women and moved to Beverly Hills, California with her family to pursue ballet.

Trivia

Her father was a Chief in the Osage Nation.

Family Life

She was married to George Balanchine for six years. She later married Henry "Buzz" Paschen, Jr. and remained with him until his death in 2004. The couple had one daughter, Elise. 

Associated With

She and Galina Ulanova were both esteemed prima ballerinas.

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