Maria Tallchief portrait, 1951.
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn in "Swan Lake", 1960.
This is my contribution to the Classic Movie Blog Association’s Fabulous Films of the 50s Blogathon which runs May 22-26. I’m thrilled to be participating, and it’s been great to…
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn performing 'Swan Lake' in December 1960.
Remembering Maria Tallchief, Balanchine's wife and muse, who broke barriers for Native Americans at the barre. By Nina Strochlic.
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn performing 'Flower Festival in Genzano' in 1961.
Act II of Swan Lake, New York City Ballet Production, photo by George Platt Lynes, from book: Balanchine's Complete Stories of the Great Ballets, 1954
Ballet dancers Nina Vyroubova, Margot Fonteyn and Maria Tallchief in costume during rehearsals for the Gala Matinee of Ballet at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, December 8th 1960.
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn performing 'Miss Julie' in 1961.
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn in "Swan Lake", 1960.
Marjorie Tallchief and George Skibine of the New York City Ballet dancing in 'Concerto Barocco'. Choreography by George Balanchine.
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn performing 'Flower Festival in Genzano' in 1961.
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn performing 'Swan Lake' in December 1960.
Maria Tallchief in "Black Swan" photographed at Jacob's Pillow in 1961.
Maria Tallchief with her husband Henry Paschen and daughter Elsie in May 1961.
Maria Tallchief and Kent Stowell performing 'Sylvia' in 1964.
Maria Tallchief and Erik Bruhn performing 'Flower Festival in Genzano' in 1961.
