Oklahoma Indian Ballerina was created by Tulsa native Jay O’ Meilia to honor Oklahoma’s four Indian ballerinas. It is located in front of the Bank of Oklahoma Tower, to the west of the PAC. “Few people have brought this ephemeral art form so vividly to life as the five women known worldwide as Oklahoma Indian Ballerinas. For almost three decades -- from the late 1930s to the 1960s -- Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Yvonne Chouteau, Rosella Hightower and Moscelyne Larkin dominated ballet stages throughout the world, as star attractions with some of the most famous dance companies of all time. The Original Ballet Russe. The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. New York City Ballet. Ballet Theatre. The Paris Opera. The Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuervas. Harkness Ballet. Some of the world's greatest choreographers -- Balanchine, Lichine, Massine, Van Dyk, Bejart, Skibine -- created roles especially for them. They were partnered with some of the finest male dancers in the world, including Rudolf Nureyev, Frederic Franklin, Erik Bruhn and Roman Jasinski. And because they were among the first American-born ballet stars, these five women helped establish the United States as a true creative force in the world of dance.” Link |
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5/2/2019 09:16:59 pm
If you live in Oklahoma, there is no way that you have not heard of their NBA team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Well, given that the team has not been very long, but it is one of the most popular. The Oklahoma City Thunder began their NBA career with two of the best players the NBA has ever seen. Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook were once regarded as the best duo in the NBA. Today, Kevin Durant plays for the Golden State Warriors.
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