Today's Native American History Month #GoogleDoodle celebrates Osage American ballerina Maria Tallchief, who is widely considered to be America's first prima ballerina and one of the best dancers of the 20th century. Go behind the making of the Doodle, which follows Tallchief’s life by showing three of her most iconic performances—"The Nutcracker," "Firebird" and "Swan Lake"—and was created in collaboration with three Osage guest artists. | Google
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Today's Native American History Month #GoogleDoodle celebrates Osage American ballerina Maria Tallchief, who is widely considered to be America's first prima ballerina and
Google. . Today's Native American History Month #GoogleDoodle celebrates Osage American ballerina Maria Tallchief, who is widely considered to be America's first prima ballerina and one of the best dancers of the 20th century. Go behind the making of the Doodle, which follows Tallchief’s life by showing three of her most iconic performances ...
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