Maria Tallchief Quotes

• Above all, I wanted to be appreciated as a prima ballerina who happened to be a Native American, never as someone who was an American Indian ballerina.

  Maria Tallchief

  Native American, Appreciated, American Indian

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• A ballerina takes steps given to her and makes them her own. Each individual brings something different to the same role.

  Maria Tallchief

  Different, Roles, Steps

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• I don't mind being listed alphabetically.
  I do mind being treated alphabetically.

  Maria Tallchief

  Mind, Treated

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• What's important is that I'm working with very talented young people.

  Maria Tallchief

  Dance, People, Important

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