From http://ndepth.newsok.com/five-indian-ballerinas
Maria and Marjorie Tallchief, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin and Yvonne Chouteau danced their way into the hearts of art lovers throughout the world. The five ballerinas had the skills and the techniques that all dancers needed, but unlike many dancers, the five ballerinas had the spirit and passion credited to their American Indian heritage and Oklahoma roots.
Maria and Marjorie Tallchief are of Osage heritage; Rosella Hightower of Choctaw heritage; Moscelyne Larkin of half-Shawnee-Peoria heritage; and Yvonne Chouteau of Shawnee-Cherokee heritage.
Devoting hours to rehearsals and performances, each was given the title as prima ballerina in their company — a title not given to all ballet dancers.
After years of performing, each dancer established or expanded dance companies in cities including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Boca Raton, Fla., and Paris, France.
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Let's make sure their Geni trees are as complete as possible.
