DANCE

    Maria Tallchief, Prima Ballerina: An Interactive Ballet Performance

    Maria Tallchief, Prima Ballerina: An Interactive Ballet Performance

    Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library

    February 19, 2011


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    The public is invited to attend a special performance by Pennsylvania Ballet II, a troupe of pre-professional dancers led by former Pennsylvania Ballet Principal Dancer William Degregory. In recognition of this year's featured selection, this program will feature a special performance based on the life and work of Maria Tallchief, a member of the Osage Nation and the first prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet from 1947-1960. Tallchief was the wife of choreographer George Balanchine, and many of his signature works were written for her, including the role of the Sugarplum Fairy in Balanchine's version of The Nutcracker. This event takes place in the Montgomery Auditorium.


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        Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library

        1901 Vine Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Free

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        February 19, 2011

        Times:

        Noon

      • Accessibility Info

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