Question

How did maria tallchief affect American history ?

Answer 1

She was America's first prima ballerina, and the first Native American to do so. Her dancing revolutionized ballet, and though she retired in 1966 she continued to actively promote ballet in Chicago.

Answer 2

In 1946, Maria married Balanchine, and on year later, she joined his ballet company, the New York City Ballet. The company became very popular---and so her "enchanting," "brilliant," and "electrifying." She became the first world-class prima ballerina in the United States. A prima ballerina is a gifted dancer who is featured in ballets as a star performer.