Condé Nast TravelerJul 10In 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.Maria Tallchief was a principal dancer7 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 →
