Condé Nast TravelerJul 10, 2026In Oklahoma, Misty Copeland Sought Out a Slice of Ballet HistoryA visit to the Osage Nation hometown of Maria Tallchief, the first American prima ballerina, proved unforgettable.7 things in this storyOsage NationNeighborhoodMaria Tallchief was born in this nationNew York City BalletPlaceMaria Tallchief was a principal dancerTall Chief TheaterSightbuilt by Maria Tallchief's father in 1928American Ballet TheatrePlaceThrough 2019, it had an annual eight-week season at the Metropolitan Opera House in the spring and a shorter season at…FairfaxNeighborhoodMaria TallchiefPlaceJoyce's Ballet FestivalFestivalRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
