Download or read book Tallchief written by Maria Tallchief and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up on the Osage Indian reservation, Maria Tallchief was a gifted pianist and dancer. According to Osage tradition, women are not permitted to dance, but Maria's parents recognized her gifts and allowed her to break the rule. Then when Maria reached the age of twelve, her father told her it was time to choose between her two loves. Maria chose ballet. It was a decision that would change not only the course of her life, but the face of classical ballet in America. The fascinating story of Maria Tallchief's rise to become America's prima ballerina will captivate young readers.
Download or read book Maria Tallchief written by Maria Tallchief and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read the story of the legendary ballerina who now adorns a $1 coin and a US quarter! A fascinating self-portrait of the fairy-tale life of a woman who understood that a committed talent could transform the world around her. "Maria Tallchief and American ballet came of age in the same moment.... Her story will always be the story of ballet conquering America. It was and is an American romance."-Arlene Croce, The New Yorker
Download or read book Who Was Maria Tallchief written by Catherine Gourley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-07-22 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina. Black-and-white illustrations provide visual sidebars to the history of ballet while taking readers through the life of this amazing dancer.
Download or read book Maria Tallchief written by Jennifer Marino Walters and published by Beginner Biography (Look! Book. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Maria Tallchief knew she wanted to dance while watching Osage dancers as a child in Oklahoma. For tribal ceremonies, only men were allowed to dance. But, Maria went on to become America's first prima ballerina. She was one of the best dancers in the world"--
Download or read book She Persisted Maria Tallchief written by Christine Day and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Maria Tallchief! In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief--and how she persisted. Maria Tallchief loved to dance, but was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian to make it as a professional ballerina. She refused, and worked hard at dancing her best, becoming America's first prima ballerina. Many famous American ballets were created for Maria! Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Maria Tallchief's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Coretta Scott King, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Maria Tallchief: "A rich, clear picture of how one iconic Native dancer persisted." --Publishers Weekly "Inspiringly shows how Maria Tallchief persisted and made her dreams come true." --Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book American Indian Ballerinas written by Lili Cockerille Livingston and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first authorized biography of four twentieth-century American Indian ballerinas: Maria Tallchief, Rosella Hightower, Marjorie Tallchief, and Yvonne Chouteau. Each grew up in Oklahoma during the 1920s and 1930s and went on to achieve international fame. Lili Cockerille Livingston, who worked with all four ballerinas during her own career as a dancer, draws upon her extensive interviews with the women to bring their stories to life while also shedding new light both on the development of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and the now-defunct Harkness Ballet and Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas.
Download or read book Maria Tallchief written by Kate Moening and published by Bellwether Media Incorporated. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Maria Tallchief. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Download or read book Maria Tallchief American Ballerina written by Adele De Leeuw and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1975-08-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the Osage Indian who became one of America's foremost ballerinas.
Download or read book Maria Tallchief written by Tobi Tobias and published by HarperCollins Children's Books. This book was released on 1972-10 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the Osage Indian girl from Oklahoma who became one of America's greatest ballerinas.
Download or read book T is for Tutu A Ballet Alphabet written by Sonia Rodriguez and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.
Download or read book Tallchief s Bride written by Cait London and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-08-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAN OF THE MONTH THE TALLCHIEFS MR. SEPTEMBER Calum Tallchief: A sexy, half-Sioux loner who wants a wife—and there's only one way to recognize her. The Ring: The lost heirloom's legend says: When a Tallchief places the ring on the right woman's finger, he'll capture true love. His Intended Bride: She went to the ends of the earth to find the gold band with the three garnets. With the legend-filled ring sparkling on her finger, Talia Petrovna could dream of saying "I do" to Calum, having his gray-eyed babies and settling down in Amen Flats, Wyoming, with a family's love. But was a woman like her truly fated to be Tallchief's bride? MAN OF THE MONTH: This Tallchief will find the love that legends—and little ones—are made of. THE TALLCHIEFS
Download or read book Wilde Times written by Joel Lobenthal and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At eighty-seven, Patricia Wilde remains a grande dame of the ballet world. As a young star she toured America in the company of the Ballet Russe. In her heyday in the 1950s and '60s, she was a first-generation member and principal dancer of New York City Ballet during the uniquely dramatic Balanchine era - the golden age of the company and its hugely gifted, influential, exploitative, and dictatorial director. In Wilde Times, Joel Lobenthal brings the world of Wilde and Balanchine, of Tanaquil Le Clercq, Diana Adams, Suzanne Farrell, Maria Tallchief, and many others thrillingly to life. With unfettered access to Wilde and her family, friends, and colleagues, Lobenthal takes the reader backstage to some of the greatest ballet triumphs of the modern era - and some of the greatest tragedies. Through it all Patricia Wilde emerges as a figure of towering strength, grace, and grit. Wilde Times is the first biography of this seminal figure in American dance, written with the cooperation of the star, but wide-ranging in its use of sources to tell the full and intertwining stories of the development of Wilde, of Balanchine, and of American national ballet at its peak in the twentieth century.
Download or read book Native Women of Courage written by Kelly Fournel and published by 7th Generation. This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ten biographies of outstanding Native women leaders recount the extraordinary work of women in such diverse fields as the arts, education, the environment, the media, women’s rights, and tribal leadership. The inspirational women are both heroines from the past and modern trail blazers who are making history today. Through hard work, dedication, and self-respect, these women rose above their circumstances and made a positive difference for their nations and communities, and serve as a reminder of the extraordinary contributions of Native women in all walks of life.
Download or read book A Day in the Life of a Ballet Dancer written by Diana Herweck and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
Download or read book The Famous Family Trees written by Kari Hauge and published by Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fascinating family histories of Ada Lovelace, Charlotte Bronte, John F Kennedy, and many more with 30 family trees from around the world. This accessible, visually-stunning compendium of family trees features some of history’s most loved — and loathed — famous faces and is great fun for the whole family to explore. Genealogy and history combine to make a fascinating, fact-filled treasury of family trees belonging to famous people throughout the ages.
Download or read book A Kid s Guide to Native American History written by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and present. Nine geographical areas cover a variety of communities like the Mohawk in the Northeast, Ojibway in the Midwest, Shoshone in the Great Basin, Apache in the Southwest, Yupik in Alaska, and Native Hawaiians, among others. Lives of historical and contemporary notable individuals like Chief Joseph and Maria Tallchief are featured, and the book is packed with a variety of topics like first encounters with Europeans, Indian removal, Mohawk sky walkers, and Navajo code talkers. Readers travel Native America through activities that highlight the arts, games, food, clothing, and unique celebrations, language, and life ways of various nations. Kids can make Haudensaunee corn husk dolls, play Washoe stone jacks, design Inupiat sun goggles, or create a Hawaiian Ma'o-hauhele bag. A time line, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide.
Download or read book Ballerina Cookbook written by Janna DeVore and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little girls will love the ballet-themed recipes in this cookbook. Inspired by the ballets Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and the perennial favorite, The Nutcracker, recipes like Meringue Tutus, Sugar Plum Fairy Pops, and Spanish Dancers' White Hot Chocolate are perfect for themed parties or any day of the year.
