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Monday, January 20, 2025

New York City Ballet Pays Tribute to Maria Tallchief in Her Centennial Year by Meryl Cates

Widely considered America’s first prima ballerina, Tallchief is being celebrated by New York City Ballet, where she was a Balanchine muse, in her centennial year.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Dancers’ Voices Across Time, in the Things Left Behind by Meryl Cates

In an art form that leaves few tangible traces, performers often become collectors of mementos from their careers. A lucky few find an archival home for their treasures.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Oklahoma’s Gift to Ballet: The Five Moons Ballerinas by Meryl Cates

A festival at the University of Oklahoma celebrates the impact of these ballerinas on 20th century ballet, honoring their Native American heritage.

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