Tallchief, who died in 2013, was America's first prima ballerina, and her daughter, Elise Paschen, tells PEOPLE how "exciting ...

A new Barbie Inspiring Women doll is honoring America's first prima ballerina, who was also a member of the Osage ...

Barbie is honoring the Osage Nation Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief with a doll for Native American Heritage Month.

Getty Maria Tallchief is a fixture in ballet history. The dancer, who died in 2013, was America's first prima ballerina, which is why Mattel is honoring her with an Inspiring Women Barbie doll.

Getty Maria Tallchief Barbie and Maria Tallchief in The Firebird Maria Tallchief is a fixture in ballet history. The dancer, who died in 2013, was America's first prima ballerina, which is why Mattel ...