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Maria TallChief

Last updated 6 months ago

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Question 1

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What influenced Maria Tallchief's love for dance?

Watching Native American dances on the reservation.

Her family's preference for ballet.

Hollywood dance movies she watched.

The colors of her costumes.

Question 2

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Why did Maria's parents move to Los Angeles?

To escape financial struggles on the reservation.

To provide better opportunities in education and arts.

To find a bigger home for the family.

Because they wanted warmer weather.

Question 3

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What position did Maria hold with the New York City Ballet?

She was the Prima Ballerina or lead dancer.

She was a stage manager for performances.

She was a choreographer for the company.

She was an assistant to the director.

Question 4

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What honor did Maria receive in 1996?

She was awarded a national scholarship.

She received a Kennedy Center Honor.

She received a Grammy for music.

She became a dance school director.

Question 5

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How did Maria Tallchief contribute to inspiring others?

She only taught in exclusive ballet schools.

She encouraged Native American girls to become dancers.

She wrote a book about her life experiences.

She opened a museum for dance.