Tallchief, Marjorie (1927–)
Tallchief, Marjorie (1927–)
Native American ballerina. Name variations: Marjorie Tall Chief; Marjorie Skibine. Born in Denver, CO, Oct 19, 1927; raised in Fairfax, OK; dau. of Alexander Tall Chief (real-estate investor) and Ruth (Porter) Tall Chief; sister of Maria Tallchief (b. 1925, dancer); m. George Skibine (dancer), 1947; children: Alex and George.
Osage ballerina, noted for her romantic dance style, danced with the Los Angeles Civic Opera Ballet, Ballet Theater, Original Ballet Russe, Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas, Paris Opera, and the Ruth Page Chicago Opera Ballet; joined sister to co-found the Chicago City Ballet (1980).
See also Women in World History.
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