Marjorie Tallchief
American ballerina (1926–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marjorie Tallchief (born Marjorie Louise Tall Chief; October 19, 1926 – November 30, 2021) was an American ballerina and member of the Osage Nation. She was the younger sister of prima ballerina Maria Tallchief and was the first Native American to be named "première danseuse étoile" in the Paris Opera Ballet.[1][2]
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Marjorie Tallchief | |
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Born | Marjorie Louise Tall Chief (1926-10-19)October 19, 1926 |
Died | November 30, 2021(2021-11-30) (aged 95) Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
Occupation | Ballerina |
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Children | 2 |
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Former groups | Paris Opera Ballet |
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