Emily Walker: Maria Tallchief Biography

1. I read Maria Tallchief: America’s Prima Ballerina because I was looking for some motivation for my ballet training. The book was very interesting and taught me many things that I did not know about Ms. Tallchief. She was an incredible and inspiring woman who conquered many challenged that were put in her path. She did not have impeccable training but still made a name for herself in Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. She proved herself by joining the touring company at a young age. She had impeccable work effort and never gave up when someone critiqued her dancing. I can only hope to be half the dancer and woman that she is.